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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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Construction Industry braces for price hike in Bitumen
Construction Industry braces for price hike in Bitumen In a volatile twist of events, the global oil market is once again sending shockwaves through the construction industry. On September 6, the Asia...
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New Polymer can adapt to high and low temperature extremes
New Polymer can adapt to high and low temperature extremes The modern world is filled with synthetic polymers, long-chained molecules designed by scientists to fill all manner of applications. Researc...
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HighRAP research project paving the way to understand Asphalt Recycling
HighRAP research project paving the way to understand Asphalt Recycling In spring, not only snowdrops and crocuses sprout, but also construction sites on Swiss roads. Repair work, patching and renewal...
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WJ Group innovates with new £500k Accelerated Product Tester
WJ Group innovates with new £500k Accelerated Product Tester WJ Group has invested over £500,000 to install its Accelerated Product Tester, an advanced piece of equipment that can assess the durabilit...
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Cemex ground-breaking Lower Carbon Asphalt paves way for Cycle Project in Liverpool
Cemex ground-breaking Lower Carbon Asphalt paves way for Cycle Project in Liverpool Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has helped to deliver the successful completion of an innovative...
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Cemex increases investment in UK Asphalt Business
Cemex increases investment in UK Asphalt Business Global building materials supplier Cemex is making strong progress with a significant investment programme into its UK asphalt operation. This include...
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Aggregate Industries explores Building Roads of the Future
Aggregate Industries explores Building Roads of the Future As climate change, urbanisation and soaring car ownership continue to fuel a new age of sustainable road infrastructure, Neil Leake, National...
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Unique Semimetal could reduce Energy Consumption in Computers and Electronics
Unique Semimetal could reduce Energy Consumption in Computers and Electronics A University of Minnesota Twin Cities team has, for the first time, synthesized a thin film of a unique topological semime...
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Indoor Air Pollution may have met its match with Catalyst-Coated Materials
Indoor Air Pollution may have met its match with Catalyst-Coated Materials Scientists have reported that they have designed catalyst-coated lampshades that transform indoor air pollutants into harmles...
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New Epoxy-based Fibre-reinforced Polymers resist fire and reduce waste
New Epoxy-based Fibre-reinforced Polymers resist fire and reduce waste Epoxy resins are tough and versatile polymers. In combination with glass or carbon fibres, they are used, for example, to manufac...
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Topcret Microcements awarded Environmental Product Declarations
Topcret Microcements awarded Environmental Product Declarations Topcret, a leading provider of innovative construction solutions, announces the launch of two new products, EcoCemento® and Baxab®Eco. T...
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Designing corrosion-resistant alloys with AI
Designing corrosion-resistant alloys with AI In a world where annual economic losses from corrosion surpass 2.5 trillion US Dollars, the quest for corrosion-resistant alloys and protective coatings is...
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