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Transparent wood?
NeoBlackdog
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This looks like some interesting tech. They're working on making wood transparent. Stronger than plexiglass or glass and with better insulating properties.
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Nothing is better than transparent aluminum
You wont see the forest or the trees.
...the cells create a sturdy honeycomb structure, and the tiny wood fibers are stronger than the best carbon fibers.
That is amazing. Carbon fiber has revolutionized countless industries. Maybe transparent wood is the next revolution in materials.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
Isn't that what the invisible man has every now and then?
would make it a lot easier to see what your nailing into.........
Interesting, but why
Wait a minute,,,,
Might be great for gun stocks, bump stocks, shoulder braces,,,,,,,,,,,,
Given the strength, a phone display that doesn't break.
Or a really cool gunstock.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
But not an outhouse!!
how would you ever get the splinters out????
True. For the target applications it's definitely harder, higher melting temperature, clearer, and more scratch resistant. The only benefit I see to transparent wood is that it may be cheaper as it could be more abundant.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Wish Scotty left us the formula when he was in San Fransisco.
Could we please adapt this invention to transparent government?😉
It has an approximate composition of Al23O27N5.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain