The creation of green polymer composites from waste materials offers a practical solution to construction challenges and ...

The type of problem you have with your veneer will determine the best way to repair it. Common issues for antique furniture ...

In the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, researchers show that 20 % of forest residue torrefied at 220 °C raises polylactic acid tensile strength from 58.7 to 62.3 MPa, cuts water uptake 16 % ...

An investigation of a death row inmate found text messages on a contraband cellphone that showed he ordered an inmate beaten last year and insisted it be recorded, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board ...

US scientists at InventWood have created 'Superwood,' a material 10x stronger and 6x lighter than steel. This eco-friendly innovation is resistant to mold, insects, and fire, and emits 90% less carbon ...

What just happened? A US company has launched a new type of wood that it says has up to 10 times the strength-to-weight ratio of steel and is six times lighter. The aptly named Superwood has the ...

Engineered wood has strength-to-weight ratio up to 10x greater than steel, 6x lighter In 2017, US university hit a breakthrough: by chemically treating ordinary wood and reinforcing its cellulose ...

Wood Group has agreed to a takeover from the United Arab Emirates’ Sidara for £216 million ($291.8 million), it announced on Friday in a deal that the Aberdeen-based contractor says will help solve ...

This week's project showcases the creation of a custom Beer Tankard made from apple wood with a burl cover and a matching handle. The wood has been drying for two years to ensure moisture stability, ...