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Scientists turn old tires into graphene for more sustainable concrete

April 2, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in the world and is responsible for as much as nine percent of total carbon emissions. Scientists at Rice University have figured out a way to reduce that impact by converting waste from rubber tires into graphene that can, in … [Read more...] about Scientists turn old tires into graphene for more sustainable concrete

This sustainable concrete alternative helps coastal ecosystems thrive

March 8, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

While necessary to support human settlements, the development of infrastructure in coastal areas is often harmful to surrounding natural ecosystems. That's because most of this construction is made of concrete — a material whose chemical composition and flat surface fails to act … [Read more...] about This sustainable concrete alternative helps coastal ecosystems thrive

New concrete recipe enables the material to absorb CO2 twice as fast

February 16, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Concrete is the most widely used material in the world. And as you might know already, it’s also one with a gargantuan environmental footprint, producing over eight percent of the world’s CO2 emissions. What’s less known about this binding material, however, is that it can also … [Read more...] about New concrete recipe enables the material to absorb CO2 twice as fast

Researchers recycle discarded face masks to make stronger road material

February 6, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

In addition to a global health crisis, the pandemic has also exacerbated our toxic relationship with plastic, with millions of single-use face masks and gloves ending up in the environment daily. There are some ways, however, we can mitigate this new form of pollution.  … [Read more...] about Researchers recycle discarded face masks to make stronger road material

This is how lobsters are helping make 3D-printed concrete stronger

January 20, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

In recent years, 3D concrete printing has emerged as an attractive candidate to reimagine the construction industry — one of the biggest sources of environmental pollution in the world. But making concrete durable enough for building complex structures is still an … [Read more...] about This is how lobsters are helping make 3D-printed concrete stronger

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