Transparent wood composites are novel wood materials which have up to 90% transparency. Some have better mechanical properties than wood itself. They were...
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Engineered wood, also called mass timber, composite wood, man-made wood, or manufactured board, includes a range of derivative wood products which are...
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Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are composite materials made of wood fiber/wood flour and thermoplastic(s) such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP)...
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"billions in energy costs" according to Tian Li, a team member. Transparent wood composites Khan, Amina (2018-03-12). "This is 'nanowood,' an invention that...
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Solid (section Composite materials)
Wood is a natural organic material consisting primarily of cellulose fibers embedded in a matrix of organic lignin. In materials science, composites of...
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For example, transparent ceramic armor consisting of a lightweight composite has been formed by utilizing a face plate of transparent alumina Al2O3 (or...
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Fiberglass (category Composite materials)
compared to wood or metal, allows faster installation. Mass-produced fiberglass brick-effect panels can be used in the construction of composite housing,...
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Varnish (category Wood finishing materials)
Varnish is a clear transparent hard protective coating or film. It is not to be confused with wood stain. It usually has a yellowish shade due to the...
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Typically a 'transparent' stain will accentuate the wood grain (as it is transparent), while a more 'solid' stain will tend to obscure the wood grain (as...
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Flooring (section Wood flooring)
high density fiberboard, stone polymer composite, or strips of a solid wood such as spruce or birch. The composite core increases the dimensional stability...
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