Current research demonstrates the delignification of natural wood (NW) by chemical treatment. The delignified wood (DW) is subsequently impregnated with bio-compatible and bio-degradable polymer to create transparent wood (TW). We have further modified the resultant TW to (i) fire-retardant wood with the addition of a metal-organic framework (MOF) and (ii) a TW with electrical conductivity by incorporating silver nanowires (AgNWs). Such modified wood (MW) would have tremendous potential in optoelectronics, energy storage, and biosensors. We characterize samples with FTIR, Raman, UV-vis DRS, XRD, EDX, and SEM.

Fabrication of transparent, fire-retardant, and electrically conductive wood

Where thousands of chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. Spring 2023 abstracts, posters, and presentations will launch at the end of March.

ACS Spring 2023

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.