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Turning Hazardous Waste into Low-Carbon Cement
Turning Hazardous Waste into Low-Carbon Cement China’s rapid urbanisation has spurred an equally rapid growth in waste production. At the heart of this challenge is the country’s expanding waste incin...
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How Self-Healing and Eco-Friendly Roads Are Paving the Way to Sustainability
How Self-Healing and Eco-Friendly Roads Are Paving the Way to Sustainability Imagine driving on a road embedded with microcapsules that release healing agents to mend cracks autonomously. You might wo...
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Airium set to Transform UK Construction with Foam Concrete
Airium set to Transform UK Construction with Foam Concrete London Concrete, a division of the global Holcim Group, has introduced two pioneering foam concrete products—Airium Roadfill and Airium Voidf...
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Bitumen Market Shifts during October 2024
Bitumen Market Shifts during October 2024 The bitumen market, driven by a blend of local economic factors and global supply dynamics, experienced notable shifts in October 2024. Here’s a detailed anal...
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3D Printing Ultra-Strong Stainless Steel
3D Printing Ultra-Strong Stainless Steel In an impressive breakthrough, researchers have successfully 3D printed one of the world’s toughest stainless steels—17-4 PH—offering significant advancements...
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McPhee Creek A$600m Iron Ore Project gets Green Light in Australia
McPhee Creek A$600m Iron Ore Project gets Green Light in Australia The McPhee Creek iron ore mine has received its final government approvals, setting the stage for a new chapter in Western Australia’...
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Africa’s Mineral Shift Toward Economic Independence
Africa’s Mineral Shift Toward Economic Independence Africa, a continent endowed with abundant resources like diamonds, cobalt, uranium, platinum, and gold, holds some of the world’s largest mine...
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Aggregate Industries Paving the Way to 100% Recycled Asphalt
Aggregate Industries Paving the Way to 100% Recycled Asphalt The road to a more sustainable future is being paved by Aggregate Industries, a leader in the UK’s construction materials sector, is making...
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Revolutionising Asphalt Production with Benninghoven’s REVOC System
Revolutionising Asphalt Production with Benninghoven’s REVOC System When it comes to asphalt production, sustainability and compliance with stringent environmental regulations are more important...
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Cortec paves the way in the Booming Concrete Admixture Market
Cortec paves the way in the Booming Concrete Admixture Market The concrete admixture industry is on an exciting growth trajectory, and one name that’s making waves is Cortec®. Recognised as a ke...
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3D Printing Tungsten for Nuclear Reactors and Clean Energy
3D Printing Tungsten for Nuclear Reactors and Clean Energy In the race to secure a future powered by clean, reliable energy, nuclear power is a pivotal player. Yet, behind the scenes of this immense p...
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Reduced-Temperature Asphalt for Sustainable Road Construction
Reduced-Temperature Asphalt for Sustainable Road Construction In the ever-evolving landscape of road construction, reduced-temperature asphalt, also referred to as warm mix or low-temperature asphalt,...
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The Key to Car Park Structural Protection and Surface Longevity
The Key to Car Park Structural Protection and Surface Longevity Liquid waterproofing can offer a durable protective and surfacing option for high-volume locations such as car parks, but achieving a lo...
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Electrifying Steel to revolutionise Manufacturing and Beyond
Electrifying Steel to revolutionise Manufacturing and Beyond Electrolytes—the unsung heroes of many electrochemical processes—are not just the key to powering electric vehicles but may soon be a cruci...
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Transforming Railway Interiors with cutting-edge LEXAN™ Sheet Series at InnoTrans
Transforming Railway Interiors with cutting-edge LEXAN™ Sheet Series at InnoTrans At InnoTrans, the leading international trade fair for transport technology, POLYVANTIS made waves with the int...
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Reinventing Coastline Protection with Biocompatible Cement
Reinventing Coastline Protection with Biocompatible Cement Coastlines are more than scenic views or tourist hotspots; they are dynamic ecosystems that underpin much of our planet’s ecological and econ...
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Green Innovations at Highly-functional Material Week Tokyo 2024
Green Innovations at Highly-functional Material Week Tokyo 2024 The future of materials science is arriving fast, and Tokyo is once again ready to host its premier platform for high-performance materi...
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Revolutionising UK Roads with Graphene-Enhanced Asphalt Trials
Revolutionising UK Roads with Graphene-Enhanced Asphalt Trials National Highways has embarked on an ambitious mission to reshape the future of road construction, trialling an innovative graphene-enhan...
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Chemical Chameleon is a Game-Changer for Rare-Earth Metal Separation
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 revolu...
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Cleaner Metal Purification with Innovative Approach to Rare-Earth Extraction
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 lightb...
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AI revolution in Polymer Science paving the way for the Materials of Tomorrow
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...
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Subsea and Topside Corrosion Solutions for the Offshore Market
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 th...
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Biofoams Poised to Revolutionise Sustainable Construction
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 aut...
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MIT combats e-waste with new Substrate Material for Flexible Electronics
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...
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PPG PRIMERON with optimized zinc boosting Corrosion Protection
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...
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EBRD and EU Mobilise €100 Million for Strategic Raw Materials Exploration
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 Dev...
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Streamlining Concrete Production in the wind industry with Liebherr-Mobilmix
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 mixi...
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Road Surface Retexturing boosts Road Safety in West Berkshire
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 onc...
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Enhancing Bituminous Pavement Durability
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, red...
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Using Microwaves to make Space Bricks for a Moon Base
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 explora...
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Replacing Steel Floors with 3D Printed Sustainable Floor Panels
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 singl...
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On-Site Detection of Microbial Contamination in Diesel
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 d...
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Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties
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...
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Wirtgen Offset Concrete Paving with AutoPilot 2 Stringless Machine Control
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, conc...
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Kapsch TrafficCom installs Wooden Toll Gantry on Austrian Highway
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...
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The Role of Rebar in Highway Construction
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 roa...
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The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications
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, kno...
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The Art of the Tire Compound
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...
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Revolutionising Passive House Design with Kawneer Window Systems
Revolutionising Passive House Design with Kawneer Window Systems Leading provider of architectural aluminium products, Kawneer, is launching the breakthrough Passive House window, the new KWD92 UT+. D...
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Electric NASCAR features Sustainable Flax Bodywork
Electric NASCAR features Sustainable Flax Bodywork NASCAR debuted a first ever version of its all-new battery electric vehicle (BEV) prototype at this weekend’s Chicago Street Race at Grant Park, Chic...
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East meets West at China Bitumen and Road Conference 2024
East meets West at China Bitumen and Road Conference 2024 Between 2000 and 2005, China underwent a phenomenal expansion of its road network, adding an impressive 250,700 kilometres and reaching a tota...
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Bench Footing and Interior Waterproofing in Toronto
Bench Footing and Interior Waterproofing in Toronto A dry and functional basement is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of your home and providing additional living space. In Toronto...
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Lubricant Used Oil Regeneration Specialist Tecoil acquired by TotalEnergies
Lubricant Used Oil Regeneration Specialist Tecoil acquired by TotalEnergies TotalEnergies announces the acquisition of Tecoil, a Finnish company specialized in the production of Re-Refined Base Oils (...
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Prevent Corrosion in Data Centers for reliable Server operations
Prevent Corrosion in Data Centers for reliable Server operations The digital age is booming with no signs of slowing down. That means additional servers and data centers will be needed all the time to...
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Turning Waste into Highway Gold for Sustainable Roads
Turning Waste into Highway Gold for Sustainable Roads In the realm of road construction, the insatiable appetite for non-renewable natural aggregates and industrial products like bitumen, lime, and ce...
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Aston University and Miles Macadam developing Sustainable Road Surfaces
Aston University and Miles Macadam developing Sustainable Road Surfaces Aston University civil engineering experts are teaming up with construction and surfacing company Miles Macadam to help make roa...
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Innovative Safety Solution mitigating Flooding in New York Subways
Innovative Safety Solution mitigating Flooding in New York Subways Leading innovator and manufacturer of site safety equipment Oxford Plastics has played a pivotal role in addressing flooding challeng...
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Lowering Carbon Emissions with Bitumen produced from Algae
Lowering Carbon Emissions with Bitumen produced from Algae A research partnership led by carbon removal company CO2CO Ltd aims to revolutionise road construction with a novel, lower-carbon approach to...
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NMITE’s expertise driving Sustainable Change from Hereford to Tanzania
NMITE’s expertise driving Sustainable Change from Hereford to Tanzania Ben Shirley, a Teaching Fellow in Architectural Practice at NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has...
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Messagemaker Displays designs LED Tunnel Lane Control Signs for TfL
Messagemaker Displays designs LED Tunnel Lane Control Signs for TfL Messagemaker Displays has supplied a bespoke retrofit LED Tunnel Lane Control Signal (TLCS) sign solution to meet the Transport for...
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