April 2016 PMID 26942562

Optically Transparent Wood from a Nanoporous Cellulosic Template: Combining Functional and Structural Performance.

Yuanyuan Li, Qiliang Fu, Shun Yu, Min Yan, Lars Berglund

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Several comments, such as one questioning environmental impact due to PMMA manufacturing and another referencing related projects, reflect a general curiosity and concern about practical applications and ecological effects. The tone fluctuates from neutral to mildly critical, emphasizing the scientific novelty while questioning real-world sustainability and usefulness.

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The discussions show mixed reactions, with some skepticism about environmental impact and some appreciation for the technical achievement, leading to a neutral overall stance.

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Participants demonstrate moderate curiosity, particularly regarding applications and environmental considerations rather than the core scientific process.

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Posts range from brief mentions to more detailed comments, but overall lack deep technical or emotional involvement, indicating moderate engagement.

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The discussions do not strongly suggest that the article has prompted significant shifts in opinion or posed major implications beyond highlighting the research.

Abstract in brief

  • This text explains how scientists created optically transparent wood (TW) by removing lignin from regular wood to make it nanoporous and then filling it with a special polymer (MMA) that matches the wood's refractive index, resulting in high light transmission (up to 85%) and haze (71%).
  • The process keeps the natural structure of the wood, making it both transparent and strong, with the ability to adjust optical properties by changing the amount of cellulose in the wood.
  • This lightweight, durable, transparent wood has potential uses in low-cost building materials and solar windows, combining both structural support and optical performance.]

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@Yendoalaraiz · X

#Suecia #InstitutoRealDeTecnología #KTH Obtención de madera ópticamente transparente mediante impregnación de la red de fibra de celulosa a nanoescala en la pared celular con metacrilato de metilo prepolimerizado. Cc @MNoronoPequiven @IMVillarroel @Magahen https://t.co/Rb6NxEJay8 https://t.co/EBGfNmRV3U

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@Lahvraan · X

Auch wenn es nicht zu deinen Minecraft im RL Projekt passt, ist mir dies eingefallen, als du im aktuellen Video "Holz" erwähnt hattest

May 15, 2021 · 118 followers View post →
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@KubaMurawski · X

Impressive research on #opticallytransparentwood and product itself. Possible use in construction however is quite questionable. What might be the impact on #environment, considering that PMMA manufacturing is similarly pollutant as glass? #globalwarming https://t.co/LUmRGPx62L

Apr 7, 2020 · 5 followers View post →

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@Lahvraan · X

Auch wenn es nicht zu deinen Minecraft im RL Projekt passt, ist mir dies eingefallen, als du im aktuellen Video "Holz" erwähnt hattest

May 15, 2021 · 118 followers View post →
KubaMurawski
@KubaMurawski · X

Impressive research on #opticallytransparentwood and product itself. Possible use in construction however is quite questionable. What might be the impact on #environment, considering that PMMA manufacturing is similarly pollutant as glass? #globalwarming https://t.co/LUmRGPx62L

Apr 7, 2020 · 5 followers View post →
Yendo a la Raíz
@Yendoalaraiz · X

#Suecia #InstitutoRealDeTecnología #KTH Obtención de madera ópticamente transparente mediante impregnación de la red de fibra de celulosa a nanoescala en la pared celular con metacrilato de metilo prepolimerizado. Cc @MNoronoPequiven @IMVillarroel @Magahen https://t.co/Rb6NxEJay8 https://t.co/EBGfNmRV3U

Aug 11, 2019 · 1 like · 272 followers View post →
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@OZEMmiku · X

@C_6H_12O_6 https://t.co/ULsmVEJDgo

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