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Another Plastic Recycling Loop closed with EcoCortec
Another Plastic Recycling Loop closed with EcoCortec EcoCortec® is pleased to announce that it has closed another plastic recycling loop with the first delivery of plastic waste from its customer Jako...
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Atomic Density Fluctuations in Silica Glass
Atomic Density Fluctuations in Silica Glass The intermediate range order of covalent glasses has been extensively studied in terms of the first sharp diffraction peak (FSDP), but the direct observatio...
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New Concrete Sustainability App wins Tarmac Innovation Challenge
New Concrete Sustainability App wins Tarmac Innovation Challenge An innovative digital analysis tool that can help to improve the sustainability of concrete has been named the winner of Tarmac’s 2023...
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Are Biobased Building Materials less Sustainable than Concrete?
Are Biobased Building Materials less Sustainable than Concrete? Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that mycelium composites, biobased materials made from fungi and agricultural re...
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Mastering the Marshall Mix Design Method for Durable Pavements
Mastering the Marshall Mix Design Method for Durable Pavements The Marshall Mix Design method, a cornerstone in the field of pavement design, has been a reliable process for producing durable and high...
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PureVacSpout allows Clean Powder Filling without Residue or Contamination
PureVacSpout allows Clean Powder Filling without Residue or Contamination Greif-Velox, the packaging machine manufacturer, has developed a patented solution called “PureVacSpout“ to elimin...
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Extracting Rare Earth Elements from old Coal Mines
Extracting Rare Earth Elements from old Coal Mines Deposits of designated critical minerals needed to transition the world’s energy systems away from fossil fuels may, ironically enough, be co-located...
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Demystifying the Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Asphalt Plants
Demystifying the Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Asphalt Plants Understanding what happens behind the gates at an asphalt plant can dispel many misconceptions. This article explores...
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Italian Concrete Sector celebrates optimism and investment after GIC 2024
Italian Concrete Sector celebrates optimism and investment after GIC 2024 GIC 2024, Europe’s premier concrete industry event, broke records, unveiled diverse innovation, and demonstrated unwavering op...
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Cemex introduces Vialayer Asphalt Solution to improve durability of Urban Roads
Cemex introduces Vialayer Asphalt Solution to improve durability of Urban Roads Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has introduced Vialayer, an advanced Asphalt solution that improves t...
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Mitigating Standing Water with KerbDrain on the Toneway Corridor Project
Mitigating Standing Water with KerbDrain on the Toneway Corridor Project Posing a major pinch point on the Taunton highway network in Somerset, the Toneway Corridor Capacity Improvement Scheme was a m...
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Pavement Perfection – A Step-by-Step Guide to Asphalt Longevity
Pavement Perfection – A Step-by-Step Guide to Asphalt Longevity Asphalt pavement is like a good friend – reliable, sturdy, and always there to support you. But just like any friendship, it...
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Eco-friendly Lubricant Additive designed to protect Water Turbines and Equipment
Eco-friendly Lubricant Additive designed to protect Water Turbines and Equipment Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed lubricant additives that protect...
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Renewable Algae-based Alternative for Oils, Fluids and Greases
Renewable Algae-based Alternative for Oils, Fluids and Greases Global metalworking fluid, grease, and lubricating oil manufacturers, notably those seeking new, more sustainable lubricants using renewa...
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Scientists developing Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials
Scientists developing Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a method that demonstrates how fibre-reinforced...
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Making Concrete Stronger and More Durable with Resin
Making Concrete Stronger and More Durable with Resin Engineering structures made of concrete, steel, or other materials are subject to vibrations and stress. Because of this, small cracks appear, whic...
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Armour Steel
Armouring Steel to make even Tougher Materials Researchers demonstrated that stainless steel and other metal alloys coated with hexagonal boron nitride, or hBN, exhibit non-stick or low-friction quali...
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Ringway Jacobs Resurfaces Highway in World-First Gipave Trial
Ringway Jacobs Resurfaces Highway in World-First Gipave Trial A trial which could revolutionise the way public highways are resurfaced has shown some encouraging initial findings. In the summer of 202...
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Extracting Lithium from Mining Sites, Oil Fields and Used Batteries
Extracting Lithium from Mining Sites, Oil Fields and Used Batteries Chemists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a more efficient way to extract lithium from wast...
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Accelerating Thailand’s Cement Roadmap to achieve Net Zero
Accelerating Thailand’s Cement Roadmap to achieve Net Zero Dr. Chana Poomee will continued his excellent leadership of The Thai Cement Manufactures Association for another term. Dr. Poomee prese...
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Innophos INNOVALT® SL70 Scavenger wins EU REACH Registration
Innophos INNOVALT® SL70 Scavenger wins EU REACH Registration Innophos, a leading global producer of specialty phosphates and minerals, proudly announces the EU REACH registration of its ground-breakin...
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Enhancing Highway Safety with Galvanized RSJ Posts for Barrier Systems
Enhancing Highway Safety with Galvanized RSJ Posts for Barrier Systems Highway safety is a paramount concern for transportation authorities worldwide. With the ever-increasing volume of vehicles on th...
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Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion to Revolutionize Metalworking
Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion to Revolutionize Metalworking Researchers are using new, experimental techniques like Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE™) and friction stir...
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Recyclable Polymers and Plastics from Plants
Recyclable Polymers and Plastics from Plants Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials. This is...
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The Role of Metalworking Fluids in the Railway Sector
The Role of Metalworking Fluids in the Railway Sector Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are an indispensable product within the railway industry, facilitating the machining and shaping of metals by providing...
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Metal Recovery from Copper Slag turns Waste into Wealth
Metal Recovery from Copper Slag turns Waste into Wealth Copper smelting is a major source of copper production, generating significant amounts of slag. In 2022, China produced over 11,000 kilotons of...
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New 100 percent Silane Penetrating Water Repellent protects Concrete Surfaces
New 100 percent Silane Penetrating Water Repellent protects Concrete Surfaces Water repellents play an important role in concrete maintenance and corrosion protection by blocking out certain corrosive...
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Dive into this Four Week Course to build solid understanding of Bitumen
Dive into this Four Week Course to build solid understanding of Bitumen In a world constantly on the move, the roads that bind the fabric of our societies are more than mere pathways; they are the art...
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3D Printing stronger materials five times faster
3D Printing stronger materials five times faster It’s allowed the aerospace, medical, automotive, manufacturing and many other industries to customize parts and prototypes in ways they never could bef...
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The SolarLite Click on the road to Approval
The SolarLite Click on the road to Approval Clearview Intelligence in collaboration with the WJ Group are pleased to announce that one of their newest product developments, the SolarLite Click, has be...
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Holcim NA introduces ECOAsh Beneficiated Ash for Low-Carbon and Circular Building
Holcim NA introduces ECOAsh Beneficiated Ash for Low-Carbon and Circular Building Building on its commitment to accelerating green growth, Holcim North America, a leader in innovative and sustainable...
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New Carbon Neutral Asphalt solution announced by Aggregate Industries
New Carbon Neutral Asphalt solution announced by Aggregate Industries Leading construction materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has launched Foamix Eco, a ground-breaking, onsite asphalt material...
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The Influence of Global Events on the Bitumen Market
The Influence of Global Events on the Bitumen Market 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 w...
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The revolutionary TEC Bitumen Storage Facility concept
The revolutionary TEC Bitumen Storage Facility concept In the face of growing unpredictability in the bitumen market, TEC Container Solutions has announced a new approach to tackle the industry’...
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The Top 10 Oil Production Countries and their World Impact
The Top 10 Oil Production Countries and their World Impact In an ever-evolving global marketplace, where the shimmer of black gold continues to dictate the ebb and flow of economies and geopolitics al...
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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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