Iron-fortified lumber could be a greener replacement for steel beams

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Source: New Atlas | New TechBy: Ben CoxworthDate: 04/29/2025, 10:28:00 AM
Although lumber does show promise as a renewable alternative to structural materials such as steel and concrete, it still tends to be a bit weaker than those substances. Scientists have now set about addressing that shortcoming, by strengthening wood with…
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