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Deposits of designated critical minerals needed to transition the world’s energy systems away from fossil fuels may, ironically enough, be co-located with coal deposits t...
Understanding what happens behind the gates at an asphalt plant can dispel many misconceptions. This article explores the inner workings of asphalt plants, looking...
GIC 2024, Europe’s premier concrete industry event, broke records, unveiled diverse innovation, and demonstrated unwavering optimism and commitment towards sustainability...
Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has introduced Vialayer, an advanced Asphalt solution that improves the durability of urban roads to help strengthen su...
Posing a major pinch point on the Taunton highway network in Somerset, the Toneway Corridor Capacity Improvement Scheme was a major transport project that was conceived t...
Asphalt pavement is like a good friend – reliable, sturdy, and always there to support you. But just like any friendship, it needs care and attention to last. In th...
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed lubricant additives that protect both water turbine equipment and the surrounding en...
Global metalworking fluid, grease, and lubricating oil manufacturers, notably those seeking new, more sustainable lubricants using renewable base oils/high-quality additi...
at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a method that demonstrates how fibre-reinforced polymer composite materials used in the automot...
Engineering structures made of concrete, steel, or other materials are subject to vibrations and stress. Because of this, small cracks appear, which grow and eventually l...
Armouring Steel to make even Tougher Materials Researchers demonstrated that stainless steel and other metal alloys coated with hexagonal boron nitride, or hBN, exhibit n...
A trial which could revolutionise the way public highways are resurfaced has shown some encouraging initial findings. In the summer of 2022, Essex Highways – a partnershi...
Chemists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a more efficient way to extract lithium from waste liquids leached from mining sites, o...
Dr. Chana Poomee will continued his excellent leadership of The Thai Cement Manufactures Association for another term. Dr. Poomee presented his vision statement ‘TC...
Innophos, a leading global producer of specialty phosphates and minerals, proudly announces the EU REACH registration of its ground-breaking product, INNOVALT® SL70 Scave...
Highway safety is a paramount concern for transportation authorities worldwide. With the ever-increasing volume of vehicles on the roads, the need for robust and reliable...
Researchers are using new, experimental techniques like Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE™) and friction stir welding to produce metal components that...
Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials. This is a key requireme...
Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are an indispensable product within the railway industry, facilitating the machining and shaping of metals by providing lubrication and cooling...
Copper smelting is a major source of copper production, generating significant amounts of slag. In 2022, China produced over 11,000 kilotons of refined copper, leading to...
Water repellents play an important role in concrete maintenance and corrosion protection by blocking out certain corrosives and keeping in Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors....
In a world constantly on the move, the roads that bind the fabric of our societies are more than mere pathways; they are the arteries of our economic vitality and social...
It’s allowed the aerospace, medical, automotive, manufacturing and many other industries to customize parts and prototypes in ways they never could before. It has drastic...
Clearview Intelligence in collaboration with the WJ Group are pleased to announce that one of their newest product developments, the SolarLite Click, has begun live road...
Building on its commitment to accelerating green growth, Holcim North America, a leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, today announced the introduction...
Leading construction materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has launched Foamix Eco, a ground-breaking, onsite asphalt material that can achieve carbon neutral status....
In a world where geopolitical tensions often dictate the ebb and flow of commodities, the bitumen market has not been immune to the upheavals. As we navigate through thes...
In the face of growing unpredictability in the bitumen market, TEC Container Solutions has announced a new approach to tackle the industry’s logistical challenges....
In an ever-evolving global marketplace, where the shimmer of black gold continues to dictate the ebb and flow of economies and geopolitics alike, understanding the world...
A new approach has allowed researchers at Aalto University to create a kind of metamaterial that has so far been beyond the reach of existing technologies. Unlike natural...
A high-efficiency circular vibration/polarization ultrasonic conversion technology capable of detecting cracks, which can occur in various directions within a structure,...
Self-assembled solidifying eutectic materials directed by a template with miniature features demonstrate unique microstructures and patterns as a result of diffusion and...
Superhydrophobic surfaces, characterized by their ability to repel water with a contact angle above 150° and a sliding angle below 10°, offer a range of applications from...
Researchers have developed a sensor made from ‘frozen smoke’ that uses artificial intelligence techniques to detect formaldehyde in real time at concentrations as low as...
Materials just atoms in thickness, known as two-dimensional (2D) materials, are set to revolutionize future technology, including in the electronics industry. However, co...
For the first time, a hydrogel material made of nanocellulose and algae has been tested as an alternative, greener architectural material. The study, from Chalmers Univer...
The production of aluminium generates around 180 million tonnes of toxic red mud every year. Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, a centre for iron r...
Millions of working professionals are required to wear protective workwear and PPE items every day. From construction to the rail and highways sectors, employers and the...
The circular economy just closed the loop on scrap aluminium, thanks to a new patent-pending technology developed at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National...
We’ve been using wood to build things for a very long time. According to the recently discovered remains of a half-a-million-year-old wooden structure in Africa, we’ve be...
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