On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 11:42:31 AM UTC-8, Leon wrote:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739

It could potentially replace plastic??

It IS plastic, just as Formica (phenolic polymer impregnated paper) is plastic. The transparency is useful, but
depends on the matching of index of refraction of cellulose and epoxy. Mainly, it will be useful because it
is fibrous (and tough) instead of shatter-prone.

The utility of wood, is that it is lightweight and inexpensive in thick sections, so makes good structures.
The beauty of wood comes from the grain and color, both of which are lacking in the transparent state.