Wood Stronger Than Steel? This Startup Makes It a Reality

A groundbreaking technology from the University of Maryland transforms ordinary wood into a material stronger than steel. InventWood, the licensee, has secured $15 million in Series A funding to build its first commercial plant. Initially focusing on building facades, the company aims to eventually replace concrete and steel in construction, significantly reducing the industry's carbon footprint. The process modifies the wood's molecular structure and compresses it, resulting in a material over 10 times stronger, with added fire resistance and rot protection.