A new type of engineered wood may help fight climate change while providing a strong, sustainable building material.
Researchers have developed a process that uses CO2 to make the wood stronger and more durable, while also capturing and storing the gas. The resulting material has the potential to replace traditional building materials like steel and concrete, which have a much higher carbon footprint. This innovation could play a significant role in reducing emissions from the construction industry, which accounts for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers have developed a process that uses CO2 to make the wood stronger and more durable, while also capturing and storing the gas. The resulting material has the potential to replace traditional building materials like steel and concrete, which have a much higher carbon footprint. This innovation could play a significant role in reducing emissions from the construction industry, which accounts for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions.