Trees into Tape (IMAGE) University of Delaware Caption This is an illustration representing the transformation of trees into tape. Engineers at the University of Delaware have developed a novel process to make tape out of a major component of trees and plants called lignin. Credit University of Delaware/ Illustration by Joy Smoker Usage Restrictions Must credit University of Delaware/ Illustration by Joy Smoker License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.