SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 12, 2026Interesting Engineering

Engineered wood converts sunlight into heat, supplies solar power even in darkness

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Researchers modified balsa wood at the nanoscale and filled it with heat-storing materials, creating a solar system that generates electricity after sunset with 91% solar-to-heat efficiency.

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