Researchers at the Central South University of Forestry and Technology in Changsha, China, have developed a novel glass-like transparent material using natural bamboo.
While it is easy and inexpensive to produce glass in this manner, the final product is extremely dense and brittle, and the production process emits planet-warming gases. Therefore, an environment-friendly alternative is needed. As the world looks for cleaner ways to meet its demands, there is a surge in demand for transparent materialsMost importantly, the material has better transparency than silica glass and is therefore better suited for multiple applications.
“With an output four times higher than wood per acre, bamboo is recognized for its exceptional efficiency and is also known as the second forest,” Wan said in a press release.