Mushroom-derived building materials could benefit Africa
This post was originally published on this site Composite products made with the root structure of mushrooms could provide a sustainable alternative to traditional building…
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Zero emission cement project conducts first melt trials
This post was originally published on this site Experts from the steel and cement industries attempting to develop the world’s first zero-emissions cement on an…
ACPA & BESSER NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 2024 SCHOLARSHIP
This post was originally published on this site Irving, Texas – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA)’s Research and Education Foundation, in conjunction with Besser…
A lick of paint helps keep the heat in
This post was originally published on this site Scientists at Stanford University in the United States have come up with a new kind of paint…
Want a stronger concrete? Just add ‘coffee’ and stir
This post was originally published on this site We’re used to the idea that coffee fortifies the constitution, but we’re usually talking people – not…
Coffee grounds make concrete 30% stronger, says study
This post was originally published on this site Cristina Lago Deputy Editor Coffee grounds can now be used to improve the strength of concrete (Image:…
Concrete ‘batteries’ may someday store green energy
This post was originally published on this site A substance used to write ancient Biblical scrolls may have a modern application in helping to store…
SFPE Foundation Solicits Public Comment on Four White Papers Published Through its Grand Challenges Initiative
This post was originally published on this site GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – The SFPE Foundation, a charitable organization focused on enhancing the scientific understanding of fire and…
UBCO researchers investigate new use for plastic bottles
This post was originally published on this site UBCO engineers are testing research that uses discarded plastic bottles to help stabilize clay banks in landfills.…
Scientists ‘knit’ fungus to create versatile building material
This post was originally published on this site A material made of a fungus paste injected into a knitted textile ‘frame’ may some day become…