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True One-way Glass with new Optical Metamaterial
True One-way Glass with new Optical Metamaterial 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 technolog...
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Detecting Structural Cracks with Circular Vibration Mode Ultrasound
Detecting Structural Cracks with Circular Vibration Mode Ultrasound A high-efficiency circular vibration/polarization ultrasonic conversion technology capable of detecting cracks, which can occur in v...
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Creating Highly Ordered Self-Assembled Materials with Thermal Engineered Templates
Creating Highly Ordered Self-Assembled Materials with Thermal Engineered Templates Self-assembled solidifying eutectic materials directed by a template with miniature features demonstrate unique micro...
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Superhydrophobic Materials revolutionizing Surface Science
Superhydrophobic Materials revolutionizing Surface Science Superhydrophobic surfaces, characterized by their ability to repel water with a contact angle above 150° and a sliding angle below 10°, offer...
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Sensors made from Frozen Smoke and AI can detect toxic formaldehyde
Sensors made from Frozen Smoke and AI can detect toxic formaldehyde Researchers have developed a sensor made from ‘frozen smoke’ that uses artificial intelligence techniques to detect formaldehyde in...
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Atoms thick adhesive tape set to revolutionize future technology
Atoms thick adhesive tape set to revolutionize future technology Materials just atoms in thickness, known as two-dimensional (2D) materials, are set to revolutionize future technology, including in th...
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Upscaling 3D printed nanocellulose for Green Architecture
Upscaling 3D printed nanocellulose for Green Architecture For the first time, a hydrogel material made of nanocellulose and algae has been tested as an alternative, greener architectural material. The...
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Turning Red Mud into Green Steel for Sustainable Metal Production
Turning Red Mud into Green Steel for Sustainable Metal Production The production of aluminium generates around 180 million tonnes of toxic red mud every year. Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für...
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The Growing Demand for Circular Design in PPE Workwear
The Growing Demand for Circular Design in PPE Workwear Millions of working professionals are required to wear protective workwear and PPE items every day. From construction to the rail and highways s...
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Scrap Aluminium and the ShAPE of future buildings
Scrap Aluminium and the ShAPE of future buildings The circular economy just closed the loop on scrap aluminium, thanks to a new patent-pending technology developed at the Department of Energy’s Pacifi...
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Wood is making a comeback in construction
Wood is making a comeback in construction 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 Afri...
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Carbon and cost benefits from using Geosynthetic Interlayers
Carbon and cost benefits from using Geosynthetic Interlayers Foster Contracting have estimated that values ranging from 29% to 93% can be achieved in carbon reduction, along with significant cost savi...
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The Benefits of Locking Carbon Emissions in to Concrete
The Benefits of Locking Carbon Emissions in to Concrete To achieve the goal of a climate-neutral Switzerland by 2050, strategies and processes with a negative CO2 balance are necessary. These so-calle...
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An analysis of the Global Bitumen Market in January 2024
An analysis of the Global Bitumen Market in January 2024 As we step into 2024, the global bitumen market, a critical component of the construction industry, presents a complex yet intriguing scenario....
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Identifying and Mitigating Corrosion Science on an Atomic Level
Identifying and Mitigating Corrosion Science on an Atomic Level When water vapor meets metal, the resulting corrosion can lead to mechanical problems that harm a machine’s performance. Through a proce...
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Piezoelectric-Activated Persulfate unlocking Sustainable Water Treatment
Piezoelectric-Activated Persulfate unlocking Sustainable Water Treatment In a recent study published in Volume 18 of the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, scientists from Jinan Universi...
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Building fire-resistance with 3D Printed Concrete Homes in Los Angeles
Building fire-resistance with 3D Printed Concrete Homes in Los Angeles In January 2024, the robotic arm 3D printer created by RIC Technology, a pioneering 3D printing company based in California, will...
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Reinventing the Global Graphite Industry
Reinventing the Global Graphite Industry In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements and the shift towards sustainable energy solutions, the global graphite industry stands at the for...
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Revolutionizing Chemistry with AI-Powered Modelling of Transition States
Revolutionizing Chemistry with AI-Powered Modelling of Transition States In the dynamic world of chemical reactions, understanding the fleeting moment of transition states – the ‘point of no ret...
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Pilot Plant demonstrates massive Magnet Recycling capacity in Ontario
Pilot Plant demonstrates massive Magnet Recycling capacity in Ontario Advanced metals recycling company Cyclic Materials today announces successful results from its new Kingston, Ontario pilot plant,...
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The Danger of Concrete Overprotection Repairs
The Danger of Concrete Overprotection Repairs Is it possible to give concrete too much protection against reinforcement corrosion? Research indicates that this is so, although no consensus exists on t...
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Navigating the Global Bitumen Market amidst ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
Navigating the Global Bitumen Market amidst ongoing Geopolitical Tensions In the intricate web of global economics, few industries are as sensitive to geopolitical shifts as the construction sector, p...
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Drexel University unveils BioFiber Technology for Self-Healing Structures
Drexel University unveils BioFiber Technology for Self-Healing Structures In hopes of producing concrete structures that can repair their cracks, researchers from Drexel University’s College of Engine...
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Lafarge Canada building a greener future with CarbiCrete Eco-Alliance
Lafarge Canada building a greener future with CarbiCrete Eco-Alliance In the heart of a bustling world where the construction industry often finds itself at odds with environmental sustainability, a g...
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Symbiosis of Trees and Asphalt in Urban Landscapes
Symbiosis of Trees and Asphalt in Urban Landscapes 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, res...
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StormTrap® launches DesignLab to create site-specific Stormwater Solutions
StormTrap® launches DesignLab to create site-specific Stormwater Solutions StormTrap, a leading innovator in stormwater management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of DesignLab, an innovativ...
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Eagle Materials and Terra CO2’s path to Greener Cement
Eagle Materials and Terra CO2’s path to Greener Cement In an era where the clarion call for environmental sustainability resonates louder than ever, Eagle Materials Inc. has taken a definitive l...
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Shifting Sands and the Global Bitumen Markets
Shifting Sands and the Global Bitumen Markets The world of construction materials, particularly bitumen, is a mirror reflecting the larger movements of global economics and politics. The recent geopol...
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Studying Collective Phenomena in Fractured Rocks
Studying Collective Phenomena in Fractured Rocks For many decades, the rock mechanics community has tacitly assumed that a rock mass can be equated to the sum of fractures and intact rocks. Accordingl...
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Revolutionizing Bitumen Processing with CIRCOR Advanced Pump Technology
Revolutionizing Bitumen Processing with CIRCOR Advanced Pump Technology In the dynamic world of heavy oil processing, technological advancements are pivotal. Standing at the forefront of this innovati...
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Electrically Heated Pavement: A Revolutionary Solution for Roadways and Airfields
Electrically Heated Pavement: A Revolutionary Solution for Roadways and Airfields Researchers from Rowan University’s Center for Research & Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems...
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Carbon Capture Concrete Validation could lead to Emissions Trading
Carbon Capture Concrete Validation could lead to Emissions Trading In a ground-breaking development with significant implications for the construction industry and climate change mitigation, researche...
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Global Bitumen Market Fluctuations after OPEC+ postponement
Global Bitumen Market Fluctuations after OPEC+ postponement In a week marked by anticipation and uncertainty, the global bitumen market experienced notable fluctuations, closely mirroring the volatile...
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Propping expertise critical for A1 Bridge upgrades in the UK
Propping expertise critical for A1 Bridge upgrades in the UK When it came to installing the new Allerdene bridge as part of a multimillion-pound National Highways upgrade to the A1 network, temporary...
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Peikko and Bouygues Travaux Publics innovating Nuclear Plant Construction
Peikko and Bouygues Travaux Publics innovating Nuclear Plant Construction Peikko Group Corporation, a leading global supplier of concrete connections and composite structures, and Bouygues Travaux Pub...
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The UK Road Infrastructure in urgent need of durable solutions
The UK Road Infrastructure in urgent need of durable solutions As the UK grapples with an escalating pothole crisis, questions arise about the efficacy of the government’s approach to road maint...
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Bitumen Market continues fluctuating amidst Geopolitical Conflicts
Bitumen Market continues fluctuating amidst Geopolitical Conflicts The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to send shockwaves through various global markets, significantly impacting the bitumen sector,...
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Using Сoconut Shells to make durable Concrete
Using Сoconut Shells to make durable Concrete Scientists have found that concrete’s compressive strength can be increased by 4,1% and its flexural strength by 3,4% by adding a small amount of coconut...
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Eco-friendly Bamboo could be a standard construction material
Eco-friendly Bamboo could be a standard construction material Scientists at the University of Bristol have successfully used screws as connectors in bamboo without splitting the material. The study, r...
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MOGAS modular units offer safe and reliable solutions for Heavy Oils Refining
MOGAS modular units offer safe and reliable solutions for Heavy Oils Refining MOGAS Industries, Inc. is now offering the latest feat in engineering for heavy oils refining. MOGAS Systems & Consult...
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Concrete’s Eco Revolution – Harnessing Carbonation for Greener Building
Concrete’s Eco Revolution – Harnessing Carbonation for Greener Building Even the biggest sinners can improve: This is also the hope of experts when it comes to the “climate sinner...
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New super-cooling Nanofibre Roofing Film could cool Buildings
New super-cooling Nanofibre Roofing Film could cool Buildings The summer of 2023 was by far the hottest in history. People were seeking solace in air-conditioned spaces or donning cooling attire. Here...
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Sunlight could transform wastewater into valuable chemicals
Sunlight could transform wastewater into valuable chemicals Researchers led by Prof. GAO Xiang from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. LU...
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New treatment method improves friction and wear of steel and titanium
New treatment method improves friction and wear of steel and titanium Scientists refined the method of diffusion saturation of steel and combined it with polishing in electrolyte plasma. Under the inf...
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The Global Bitumen market soars amidst Conflict and Energy Fluctuations
The Global Bitumen market soars amidst Conflict and Energy Fluctuations In the wake of over a month-long conflict in the Middle East, leading to tragic human losses with casualties exceeding 12,000, t...
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Global Bitumen Market wavers amid Oil Sector uncertainty
Global Bitumen Market wavers amid Oil Sector uncertainty Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, the global bitumen market remains enigmatic, with industry analysts unab...
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WJ hails new UK Road Funding as an opportunity to drive Safety Innovations
WJ hails new UK Road Funding as an opportunity to drive Safety Innovations Following the announcement of additional funding for roads linked to the scrapping of the second phase of HS2, Wayne Johnston...
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IVIOS unveils Paint Protection Films for Mid-sized Drones
IVIOS unveils Paint Protection Films for Mid-sized Drones Premium automotive film brand, IVIOS, is participating in the world’s largest automobile tuning show ‘2023 SEMA SHOW’ today,...
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Revolutionary Powder Engineering tech adds AI to the mix
Revolutionary Powder Engineering tech adds AI to the mix Imagine a world without powders. It may sound exaggerated, but our daily lives are intricately connected to powders in various ways from foods,...
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New computational methods fingerprints Polymer motions under flow
New computational methods fingerprints Polymer motions under flow Polymers are large molecules that are made by linking a series of identical building blocks. They are attractive for manufacturing bec...
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