Chemical Chameleon is a Game-Changer for Rare-Earth Metal Separation Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have made a breakthrough discovery that could revolutionise the separation of rare-earth metals. A chemical compound, behaving much like a chameleon, has be...
Cleaner Metal Purification with Innovative Approach to Rare-Earth Extraction Rare-earth elements are the unsung heroes of modern technology, quietly powering everything from smartphones and LED lightbulbs to electric vehicles and wind turbines. Yet, extracting these critical metals from complex ores is...
AI revolution in Polymer Science paving the way for the Materials of Tomorrow From nylon and Teflon to Kevlar and beyond, polymers are the backbone of modern industry. These versatile, large-molecule compounds have transformed everything from household goods to cutting-edge technologies. Yet, finding th...
Subsea and Topside Corrosion Solutions for the Offshore Market The oil and gas market can change at any moment. Unfortunately, infrastructure development takes so long that a good market outlook at the beginning of a greenfield project may have completely changed by the time offshore installation is don...
Biofoams Poised to Revolutionise Sustainable Construction The construction industry is on the brink of a transformation that could alter the way we build, breathe, and live. Imagine buildings that autonomously adjust to environmental changes, expanding and contracting to control airflow, almost as if th...
MIT combats e-waste with new Substrate Material for Flexible Electronics Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly growing global problem, and it’s expected to worsen with the production of new kinds of flexible electronics for robotics, wearable devices, health monitors, and other new applications, in...
PPG PRIMERON with optimized zinc boosting Corrosion Protection PPG today announced the introduction of PPG PRIMERONTM Optimal zinc epoxy powder primer. The patent-pending product is formulated with an optimized amount of zinc, providing better transfer efficiency than standard zinc-rich primers and corr...
EBRD and EU Mobilise €100 Million for Strategic Raw Materials Exploration In a significant stride towards securing essential resources for Europe’s future, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have teamed up to launch a ground-breaking joint facility. T...
Streamlining Concrete Production in the wind industry with Liebherr-Mobilmix Enercon Emden originally purchased a Liebherr Kombimix 2.25 in 2005 for the production of concrete tower segments. The mixing plant has already been modified or extended several times in the past. Following the sale of the site...
Road Surface Retexturing boosts Road Safety in West Berkshire Building on successful programmes in previous years for West Berkshire Council, VolkerHighways, in collaboration with WJ Group, looked once again to employ road surface retexturing at suitable sites over 2023 and 2024 to restore or improve sk...
Enhancing Bituminous Pavement Durability The durability of asphalt mixtures is significantly influenced by environmental factors in addition to traffic loads. High temperatures can soften bitumen, reducing asphalt stiffness and making it prone to rutting, while low temperatures increase stiffness, leadi...
Using Microwaves to make Space Bricks for a Moon Base The Moon’s recent discovery of energy resources, such as water ice, has refocused interest on its potential as a sustainable hub for space exploration. NASA has also announced the Artemis mission, aiming for long-term human presence on the lunar surf...
Replacing Steel Floors with 3D Printed Sustainable Floor Panels Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine have designed and 3D-printed a single-piece, recyclable natural-material floor panel tested to be strong enough to replace construction mate...
On-Site Detection of Microbial Contamination in Diesel Conidia Bioscience has launched FUELSTAT® One, a new test kit to join the FUELSTAT® range designed to rapidly detect microbial contamination in diesel fuel to prevent operational downtime and safety issues. FUELSTAT® One can be used throughout the f...
Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties Bitumen, a cornerstone in road construction and roofing, is a complex material with unique responses to stress. Its viscoelastic nature means it can behave as both a solid and a liquid, depending on the conditions. This dual behaviour is influen...
Wirtgen Offset Concrete Paving with AutoPilot 2 Stringless Machine Control Slipform pavers can be used for paving monolithic concrete constructions with the offset method. Kerbs, gutter profiles, concrete safety barriers, cycle paths, and many other profiles can be paved in one piece with wet concrete....
Kapsch TrafficCom installs Wooden Toll Gantry on Austrian Highway Kapsch TrafficCom has announced that together with Austrian roadway operator Asfinag, the first operational Green Gantry was installed in Carinthia, Austria. Unlike traditional toll gantries made from steel or aluminium, which are associa...
The Role of Rebar in Highway Construction When you are driving down the highway, you are probably not thinking much about what’s under the asphalt. But have you ever considered how those sprawling roads stand up strong and resilient? A big part of what makes roads so strong is the steel that they are ma...
The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications Bitumen, a highly viscous form of petroleum, is a cornerstone in modern construction and infrastructure. This black, sticky substance, known as asphalt in American English, has played a significant role from ancient times to contemporary engi...
The Art of the Tire Compound As fundamental as it is in the tire sector in general, developing the right compound for each application in the off-highway segment is even more essential, since the tire DNA bears the ultimate responsibility for performance, safety and, last but not least, sustainability....
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