Are there any particular uses for transparent wood other than visual appeal? The transparent wood is really cool to see, but what are the practical uses? Please provide examples. Happy New Year!
Hello Scott,
an overview about research in the field of transparent wood might be found here: https://www.kth.se/fpt/biocomposites/research-areas/transparent-wood-1.979466
Among other things in the field of building constructions, the transparent wood is being considered for use in perovskite solar cells or thermal energy storage applications.
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Alexander Pfriem
wood is generally used as insulation, so it will be a good material in solar uses that require insulation, and powered by the sun, like the solar thermal collector.
It can be used in light-permeable buildings and greenhouses for natural lighting. Moreover, it can be used for decorative purposes.
It can replace glass used for windows with better insulation properties and additionally providing solar power.
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