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Circular cement makes for strong and green concrete
Researchers have found a way to take waste concrete from demolition sites and turn it into fresh new concrete that has a ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN5h
80% recycled cement matches strength of Portland cement, cuts emissions by 61%
If deployed alongside other emerging alternatives, this new approach could reduce the industry’s emissions by up to 61%, far ...
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Cement sand substitute made directly from seawater, electricity and CO2
This strange white paste might not look like much, but it might help solve the sand shortage, while making the cement ...
From glass to concrete: powering up building materials innovation
Answering such questions in the affirmative represents a “win, win, win,” says Steve Harpur, CEO of Progressive Planet. “The ...
Colorado low-carbon cement company raises $82 million
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Origami-Inspired Design Cuts Concrete Use by 60% and Steel by 90% Without Sacrificing Strength
Her invention, called Unfold Form, is a lightweight, reusable mold that slashes concrete use by up to 60% and steel reinforcement by a staggering 90%. If applicable at scale, it could become a ...
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We use 30 billion tonnes of concrete each year — here’s how to make it sustainable
Cheap, strong and versatile, concrete is the second most consumed material globally after water, with 30 billion tonnes used annually (Nature 597, 593–594; 2021). Production of concrete is ...