An American scientist has developed a unique material known as "superwood", which is reported to be ten times stronger and six times lighter than steel.
According to American media, a US-based company has created this innovative wood, aimed at industrial use. The scientist behind the development, Professor Liangbing Hu of Yale University, has spent around a decade working on materials suitable for construction purposes.
Professor Hu explained that his aim was to reinforce wood using cellulose. His initial breakthrough came in 2017, when he succeeded in converting ordinary wood into a more durable construction material through the application of chemicals.
Outlining the preparation process, he said that the wood is first soaked in water, then boiled in chemicals, and finally pressed. After a week-long procedure, the result is a material that surpasses hard metals and steel in both weight and strength.
Although superwood appears similar to conventional wood and can be used in the same manner, it performs significantly better in every respect.
