Transparent wood could one day help brighten homes and buildings

Transparent wood could one day help brighten homes and buildings Washington DC (SPX) Apr 05, 2016 - When it comes to indoor lighting, nothing beats the sun's rays streaming in through windows. Soon, that natural light could be shining through walls, too. Scientists have developed transparent wood that could be used in building materials and could help home and building owners save money on their artificial lighting costs. Their material, reported in ACS' journal Biomacromolecules, ... more

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