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RegularJoe@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

Transparent Wood? Scientists Invent Biodegradable Material That Could Replace Plastics

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Transparent Wood? Scientists Invent Biodegradable Material That Could Replace Plastics

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RegularJoe@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago
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Scientist have invented a new type of transparent wood that could one day replace harmful plastics in several applications.
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    Don’t talk to me until it’s transparent aluminum

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      breathing in

      Aluminium

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        American researchers

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        Both are technically and historically accurate. I also prefer aluminium, however, due to the consistency with other element naming.

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          I prefer to achieve consistency the other way. Radum is a dangerous element for example

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            Fair.

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      Saphire.

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      Now, all we need is a bird of prey and two humpback whales.

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      We’ve had that for awhile now

      https://modern-physics.org/transparent-aluminum/

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        Fascinating. I would love to see screens with ALON coating

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      No problem!

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0Kle4KE2fY

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