خشب فائق Superwood

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InventWood is a materials science company founded by Liangbing Hu of the University of Maryland. The company plans to mass-produce wood that's stronger than steel for the construction industry.

InventWood raised $15 million in its Series A round led by the Grantham Foundation with participation from Baruch Future Ventures, Builders Vision, and Muus Climate Partners. Liangbing Hu compresses cellulose until the fibers bond and then uses lignin to hold the cellulose in place. Superwood can be made using almost any kind of wood, including bamboo. Superwood has a 50% greater tensile strength than steel, and a strength-to-weight ratio that is 10 times better than steel.

 See also

• Pulp and paper industry in the United States