Wood, as one of the most abundant bioresources on the planet, holds great promise for providing green energy and materials for a sustainable future. The inherent mesoporous and hierarchical structure of wood provides ample opportunities for engineering this natural material using advanced nanotechnologies to achieve novel optical, thermal, and transport properties. In this Matter of Opinion, we outline the design principles and applications of engineered wood for energy-efficient buildings, solar desalination, wastewater purification, and energy conversion.

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可持续未来的工程木材

木材作为地球上最丰富的生物资源之一，在为可持续的未来提供绿色能源和材料方面具有巨大的潜力。木材固有的介孔和分层结构为利用先进的纳米技术设计这种天然材料提供了充足的机会，以实现新颖的光学、热学和传输特性。在本意见书中，我们概述了工程木材在节能建筑、太阳能海水淡化、废水净化和能源转换方面的设计原则和应用。