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Scientists and engineers are developing from eco-friendly sources like plant waste. A key component, lignocellulose—found in and many plants—can be easily collected and chemically modified to improve its properties.

By using these kinds of chemical changes, researchers are creating and new ways to design and build sustainably. With about 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, it’s one of the largest renewable material sources.

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  1. maybe this newly beefed up wood can be used for building skyscrapers as tall as the ones made of steel. Imagine a building of a similar height to the Burj Khalifa made of wood!

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