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Nanocellulose has recently gained widespread attention within the concrete industry as a solution to environmental issues such as global warming and energy consumption. Image Credit: Avigator Fortuner ...

Cooling temperatures send contractors scrambling to complete unfinished projects before winter threatens to stop or seriously hinder construction. However, some projects will inevitably have to be ...

Biocement-producing bacteria have the potential to enhance cement manufacturing and repair, but growing these microbes on-site remains a challenge. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials ...

Scientists have used AI and advanced modeling to design greener cement mixes, cutting carbon emissions without sacrificing strength and offering a faster, more efficient route to sustainable ...

Construction, while essential for societal well-being and improving quality of life, has a significant environmental impact. It is a major contributor to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions ...

Researchers have developed a chitosan-enhanced clay brick that significantly improves thermal insulation while maintaining structural strength, offering a sustainable solution for energy-efficient ...

New research highlights how modified biochar can reduce emissions and enhance strength in next-generation cement composites. The study was published in Biochar X. Study: Investigation of the CO2 ...

Researchers have developed a method to repurpose agricultural and industrial waste into durable, low-cost bricks and tiles that outperform traditional materials, reducing both production costs and ...

The concept may sound innovative, but its roots go back nearly two millennia. In 79 A.D., Roman author Pliny the Elder described how volcanic dust could harden into stone upon contact with water. In ...

A new IoT-ANN framework provides civil engineers with a real-time, non-destructive method for monitoring concrete strength, reducing waste, accelerating timelines, and building smarter from the outset ...