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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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Economic and conflict interplay causing Global Oil and Bitumen Fluctuations

Economic and conflict interplay causing Global Oil and Bitumen Fluctuations On Wednesday, following a two-day downturn in crude oil prices, the market experienced minimal fluctuations. This stability...
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CIRCOR Pumps for Asphalt Binder Processing and Transfer

CIRCOR Pumps for Asphalt Binder Processing and Transfer CIRCOR International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of differentiated technology products and sub-systems, highlights their IMO bran...
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Latin America’s tallest building built with Cemex Vertua lower-carbon concrete

Latin America’s tallest building built with Cemex Vertua lower-carbon concrete Cemex is supplying a specialty mix of Vertua concrete products for the construction of Rise Tower in Monterrey, Mex...
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New technology increases Hardness and Wear Properties of Titanium

New technology increases Hardness and Wear Properties of Titanium Scientists have suggested the technology that increases hardness and wear properties of titanium products. With the help of plasma ele...
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Creating the most Water-Repellent Materials

Creating the most Water-Repellent Materials Researchers have developed a new mechanism to make water droplets slip off surfaces, described in a paper published in Nature Chemistry. The discovery chall...
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Oil and bitumen prices ignited by Middle East Tensions

Oil and bitumen prices ignited by Middle East Tensions As tensions in the Middle East flared last week, the global Brent crude oil index saw a significant 4.1% jump on Monday, 16 October, reaching a h...
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Researchers create Smart Materials for Wearable Technology

Researchers create Smart Materials for Wearable Technology Fitness trackers, smartwatches and other wearable devices are popular ways to monitor and manage personal health. Researchers at the FAMU-FSU...
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Middle East Crisis sends shockwaves through Global Bitumen Markets

Middle East Crisis sends shockwaves through Global Bitumen Markets In a sudden turn of events, the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East underwent a seismic shift on Saturday, 7th October, when Ha...
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Israel conflict sparks temporary surge in Bitumen Prices

Israel conflict sparks temporary surge in Bitumen Prices The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has sent shockwaves through the global oil market, causing a significant surge in oil prices. Acco...
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Three factors driving the increase of Global Bitumen Prices

Three factors driving the increase of Global Bitumen Prices In recent developments, global crude oil, fuel, and bitumen prices have seen an increase, driven by a combination of factors impacting marke...
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Highly-Functional Material Week TOKYO to feature new Material Technologies

Highly-Functional Material Week TOKYO to feature new Material Technologies Highly-Functional Material Week TOKYO, the premier event for advanced material technologies, scheduled to take place from Oct...
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Russia Imposes Diesel Fuel Export Ban: Global Energy Markets at Stake

Russia Imposes Diesel Fuel Export Ban: Global Energy Markets at Stake In a startling move, Russia has officially instituted a ban on the export of diesel fuel, sending shockwaves through the global en...
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Global trends in Advanced Materials market sparks excitement

Global trends in Advanced Materials market sparks excitement The global landscape of advanced materials is rapidly evolving, with key sectors like films, metals, plastics, ceramics, adhesives, and pai...
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Oil and Bitumen prices show diverse trends across different regions

Oil and Bitumen prices show diverse trends across different regions The Energy Information Administration of America has released a concerning report indicating that U.S. shale oil production is on tr...
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BioLime bridges Antiquity and Modernity with Roman plasters expertise

BioLime bridges Antiquity and Modernity with Roman plasters expertise From Rome’s Colosseum to the pyramids of the Mayans, ancient architecture has not only withstood the test of time but also p...
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Metsä Wood shows the way to reduce Construction Emissions

Metsä Wood shows the way to reduce Construction Emissions Tackling climate change calls for radically changing the materials we build with. Metsä Wood explores and develops wood-based solutions that c...
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Hanson launches new Recycling Materials Business

Hanson launches new Recycling Materials Business In a strategic move aimed at conserving precious natural resources and advancing the principles of the circular economy, Hanson, a renowned leader in t...
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Cooling and warming buildings with Chameleon-inspired Coatings

Cooling and warming buildings with Chameleon-inspired Coatings As summer turns to fall, many people will be turning off the air conditioning and firing up heaters instead. But traditional heating and...
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New analysis model allows mass production MXene materials

New analysis model allows mass production MXene materials IKST researchers develop analysis model using magnetic transport characteristics of molecules attached to the surface of MXene. Establishment...
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Ancient Roman Glass buried for centuries could lead to new materials

Ancient Roman Glass buried for centuries could lead to new materials Some 2,000 years ago in ancient Rome, glass vessels carrying wine or water, or perhaps an exotic perfumes, tumble from a table in a...
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Global Bitumen Prices on the Rise

Global Bitumen Prices on the Rise The global oil and bitumen markets are experiencing significant turbulence, with various geopolitical events and supply factors driving prices to new heights. The rec...
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Gear up for Highly-Functional Material Week in Tokyo

Gear up for Highly-Functional Material Week in Tokyo The eagerly anticipated Highly-Functional Material Week TOKYO, taking place from October 4 to 6 at the renowned Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, is poised...
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