Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced that wood can be produced in the laboratory. It was stated that this material could be used to make eco-friendly houses and furniture in the future.
Things like climate changes, high carbon footprint, deforestation continue to seriously threaten the future of our planet and living species. For this reason, scientists are trying to take steps for a more sustainable future.
As we all know, the cause of the destruction of the lungs of the world deforestation It’s a problem that gets worse day by day. It is stated that humans destroy up to ten million hectares of forest land each year. Using trees for our own benefit causes damage to these areas, which are of great importance to our planet. Scientists conducting research on this subject announced that there may be a method that can help our fight against deforestation.
It may be possible to produce wood in the laboratory
Growing products in a laboratory environment is a topic that has been on the agenda for a long time. As is known, artificial meat is expected to become widespread in the coming years to protect animals. Now scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) wood in the laboratory environment that it can be produced.
Experts said in their statements that a wood-like material can be produced in the laboratory, which does not harm the trees. in building environmentally friendly houses; even in producing sustainable furniture even stated that it can be used.
Researchers have yet to fully understand how this type of wood can be grown in the lab. they couldn’t solve states that they have taken important steps on the issue. Accordingly, experts state that this is possible by using cells in the young leaves of a flower called Zinnia elegans (dirty lady), some nutrients and two hormones.
Can reduce energy consumption and waste
In addition, it is stated that the material may be more useful than traditional wood. According to the descriptions of this product; changing its hardness and density by chemicals and 3D bioprinting techniques. shaping into any shape It may be possible. Ashley Beckwith, one of the researchers, also stated that this material can be grown according to needs; that too can reduce the amount of energy and waste says.
Finally, Beckwith states that this kind of research and forests are very important for our future, adding: “Trees and forests are a great tool to help us manage climate change. For this reason, being careful strategic about these resources, forward-looking is a social necessity”
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