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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...
Foster Contracting have estimated that values ranging from 29% to 93% can be achieved in carbon reduction, along with significant cost savings when using geosynthetic int...
To achieve the goal of a climate-neutral Switzerland by 2050, strategies and processes with a negative CO2 balance are necessary. These so-called negative emission techno...
As we step into 2024, the global bitumen market, a critical component of the construction industry, presents a complex yet intriguing scenario. With fluctuations in oil p...
When water vapor meets metal, the resulting corrosion can lead to mechanical problems that harm a machine’s performance. Through a process called passivation, it also can...
In a recent study published in Volume 18 of the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, scientists from Jinan University discuss a new, eco-friendly way to clean...
In January 2024, the robotic arm 3D printer created by RIC Technology, a pioneering 3D printing company based in California, will be deployed to construct California...
In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements and the shift towards sustainable energy solutions, the global graphite industry stands at the forefront of t...
In the dynamic world of chemical reactions, understanding the fleeting moment of transition states – the ‘point of no return’ in a reaction – has long been a...
Advanced metals recycling company Cyclic Materials today announces successful results from its new Kingston, Ontario pilot plant, where its proprietary Mag-Xtract™...
Is it possible to give concrete too much protection against reinforcement corrosion? Research indicates that this is so, although no consensus exists on the exact mechani...
In the intricate web of global economics, few industries are as sensitive to geopolitical shifts as the construction sector, particularly in the arena of bitumen—a crucia...
In hopes of producing concrete structures that can repair their cracks, researchers from Drexel University’s College of Engineering are putting a new twist on an old tric...
In the heart of a bustling world where the construction industry often finds itself at odds with environmental sustainability, a ground-breaking alliance emerges, setting...
In an era where climate change looms large, the humble tree has emerged as an unsung hero in the urban tapestry. At the University of Gothenburg, researchers have been de...
StormTrap, a leading innovator in stormwater management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of DesignLab, an innovative platform designed to transform the way engi...
In an era where the clarion call for environmental sustainability resonates louder than ever, Eagle Materials Inc. has taken a definitive leap forward. The company recent...
The world of construction materials, particularly bitumen, is a mirror reflecting the larger movements of global economics and politics. The recent geopolitical events an...
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