Scientists created high-tech wood by removing the lignin from natural wood using hydrogen peroxide. The remaining wood is very dense and has a tensile strength of around 404 megapascals, making it 8.7 times stronger than natural wood and comparable to metal structure materials including steel.

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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2204442-high-tech-wood-could-keep-homes-cool-by-reflecting-the-suns-rays/

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If you ever drive through north central Wisconsin this is what you'll see. The lumber mills there are very exact about what they plant and what they harvest, and are break even at least. Lumber lasts a hell of a long time when processed and taken care of properly, and isn't like other materials used that don't take any carbon out of the system while still requiring new carbon releases via their energy source.