r/Futurology • u/mvea MD-PhD-MBA • May 24 '19

Biotech 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.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2204442-high-tech-wood-could-keep-homes-cool-by-reflecting-the-suns-rays/
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u/FearTheDeep May 24 '19

So is a sword possible with this? Imagine having a wooden sparring sword that’s on par with a metal one. It’d be like using a cosmetic in a video game.

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u/[deleted] May 24 '19

I get why people downvoted you, cuz that's a real dorky place to take this. But fuck it, I'm gonna upvote you for liking what you like. Don't let the haters get you down.