What Is Superwood?
Superwood is an engineered wood material developed by University of Maryland researchers and commercialized by InventWood. It is produced through two key steps: Chemical delignification: Partial removal of lignin (and hemicellulose) using mild aqueous solutions (e.g., NaOH, Na₂SO₃) . Hot compression: Softened wood is densified (~80% volume reduction) around 65 °C, aligning cellulose nanofibrils and re‑bonding … Read more