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LUSIX unveils Sun Grown Diamonds
LUSIX unveils Sun Grown Diamonds LUSIX, a prime grower of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), has unveiled its Sun Grown Diamonds™, revealing that its entire diamond growing operation is now 100% solar...
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Sound Absorbing Wallpaper breakthrough inspired by Moth Wings
Sound Absorbing Wallpaper breakthrough inspired by Moth Wings Experts at the University of Bristol have discovered that the scales on moth wings act as excellent sound absorbers even when placed on an...
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Doka introducing new Scaffolding Solutions at bauma 2022
Doka introducing new Scaffolding Solutions at bauma 2022 Doka will present its new “scaffolding” business during the world’s largest construction trade fair bauma 2022 when it opens...
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Tarmac driving Net Zero with switch to Low-Temperature Asphalt
Tarmac driving Net Zero with switch to Low-Temperature Asphalt Low carbon asphalt is set to become a feature of UK roads as Tarmac makes the most significant sustainable improvement to its range of as...
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Australian Scientists discover Superworms that can munch through Plastic Waste
Australian Scientists discover Superworms that can munch through Plastic Waste Researchers at the University of Queensland have found a species of worm with an appetite for polystyrene could be the ke...
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Scientists study effects of Heat on Materials at Atomic Resolution
Scientists study effects of Heat on Materials at Atomic Resolution As electronic, thermoelectric and computer technologies have been miniaturized to nanometre scale, engineers have faced a challenge s...
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National Highways first to use new Biogenic Asphalt
National Highways first to use new Biogenic Asphalt The UK’s first commercially available biogenic asphalt has been contracted on a National Highways scheme in Ulverston, Cumbria, as the national road...
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Fiberglass is a perfect material for Industrial Projects
Fiberglass is a perfect material for Industrial Projects Fiberglass is a type of fiber-reinforced plastic that uses glass fibers, and was first patented in 1880 by Prussian inventor Hermann Hammesfahr...
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Prometheus Materials set to decarbonize the Building Materials Industry
Prometheus Materials set to decarbonize the Building Materials Industry Prometheus Materials, a leader in zero-carbon building materials, today announced that it closed its $8 million Series A financi...
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Wrekin and Ringway trial sustainable solutions for failing manhole covers
Wrekin and Ringway trial sustainable solutions for failing manhole covers THE safety and longevity of all major roads in Bracknell has been improved, thanks to a solution provided by Wrekin Products. ...
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Restore rusty equipment with Cortec Biobased Rust Removers
Restore rusty equipment with Cortec Biobased Rust Removers In the world of corrosion control, preventing rust is always the best option. Unfortunately, existing rust can be found in every industry, at...
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New Biocomponent Binder from Shell keeps Carbon locked into roads
New Biocomponent Binder from Shell keeps Carbon locked into roads Shell has today launched Shell Bitumen CarbonSink, a new bio-component binder that locks carbon within roads instead of releasing it b...
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VolvoCE delivers World’s first Construction Machine built using Fossil-Free Steel
VolvoCE delivers World’s first Construction Machine built using Fossil-Free Steel In the latest step on its path toward carbon neutrality, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) becomes the fir...
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Sintering Solid Waste could reduce Excavated Soil and Rock
Sintering Solid Waste could reduce Excavated Soil and Rock Urban construction, especially the ongoing large-scale expansion and utilization of underground space, has resulted in massive excavated soil...
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Exploring the 3D Printing of Complex Metal Parts
Exploring the 3D Printing of Complex Metal Parts 3D printing has opened exciting new avenues for engineers and forced product designers to reimagine what is possible. The ability to print complex meta...
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Doka UniKit Formwork brings plug and play to Smart Infrastructure
Doka UniKit Formwork brings plug and play to Smart Infrastructure UniKit is a universal engineering kit for heavy loads developed by Doka for improved safety and efficiency in infrastructure construct...
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New app forecasts Asphalt Pricing to lower financial risks
New app forecasts Asphalt Pricing to lower financial risks Liquid Asphalt must compete with other products that are refined from crude oil and energy prices are currently soaring due to inflation. Ima...
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Scientists discover new way to diagnose Cracks in Concrete
Scientists discover new way to diagnose Cracks in Concrete A chemical reaction that causes concrete to crack and deteriorate can now be identified without harm, according to Argonne scientists. Althou...
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Clemson University invents Hydrogen Hose that can repair its own cracks
Clemson University invents Hydrogen Hose that can repair its own cracks Marek Urban and his research group at Clemson University have developed a self-repairing hose to dispense hydrogen as part of th...
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LG Chem develops plastic Fire Barrier to prevent Thermal Runaway in EV Batteries
LG Chem develops plastic Fire Barrier to prevent Thermal Runaway in EV Batteries LG Chem today announced that it has developed a new plastic product for battery application that is capable of preventi...
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Concrete roads in Uzbekistan could last 20 years longer
Concrete roads in Uzbekistan could last 20 years longer In the last few years, the Republic of Uzbekistan has been working on road development. Until recently, a large proportion of domestic roadway s...
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CEMEX invests in ObraLink Automated Concrete Monitoring Technology
CEMEX invests in ObraLink Automated Concrete Monitoring Technology CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that CEMEX Ventures, its corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, is investing in ObraLink...
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CEMEX turning CO2 into Carbon Nanomaterials
CEMEX turning CO2 into Carbon Nanomaterials CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V., announced today that it has successfully tested a process that converts flue gases emitted by the cement kiln into carbon nanomateria...
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NVI NewRoad Asphalt Additive delivers durability and Environmental Benefits
NVI NewRoad Asphalt Additive delivers durability and Environmental Benefits State and local governments can stretch the historic $110 billion federal outlay for roads and bridges while also addressing...
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Aggregate Industries announces Aggneo 100 percent natural secondary aggregate
Aggregate Industries announces Aggneo 100 percent natural secondary aggregate Aggregate Industries has launched Aggneo, a 100% natural secondary aggregate that offers a sustainable solution and the sa...
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New 3D imaging tool reveals Nanoparticle Lattices with highest resolution
New 3D imaging tool reveals Nanoparticle Lattices with highest resolution From designing new biomaterials to novel photonic devices, new materials built through a process called bottom-up nanofabricat...
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Turmeric extract could lead to safer and more efficient fuel cells
Turmeric extract could lead to safer and more efficient fuel cells Researchers at the Clemson Nanomaterials Institute (CNI) and their collaborators from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning...
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Doka AT-PAC Ringlock Scaffolding System wins DIBT Approval
Doka AT-PAC Ringlock Scaffolding System wins DIBT Approval The AT-PAC Ringlock scaffolding system has received one of the world’s most recognized approvals for scaffolding, the DIBt. The Ringloc...
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Five Innovative and Sustainable Building Materials
Five Innovative and Sustainable Building Materials The construction industry is constantly evolving. To combat environmental concerns and achieve carbon neutrality for the nation, experts are creating...
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Johns Hopkins University creates shock-absorbing lightweight super material
Johns Hopkins University creates shock-absorbing lightweight super material A team of Johns Hopkins University researchers created shock-absorbing material that protects like a metal, but is lighter,...
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Museum of the Future in Dubai features Architectural Wonder made with Rimex Stainless Steel
Museum of the Future in Dubai features Architectural Wonder made with Rimex Stainless Steel When a new iconic building opens somewhere in the world, Rimex Metals Group, a global manufacturer of specia...
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Nano-asphalt Binder developed by Swansea University to improve Asphalt Road Pavements
Nano-asphalt Binder developed by Swansea University to improve Asphalt Road Pavements A novel and eco-friendly nano asphalt binder has been developed by researchers at Swansea University and the Techn...
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Recycled Rubber Concrete flexes into the residential market
Recycled Rubber Concrete flexes into the residential market A novel approach to rubber recycling could see end-of-life tyres repurposed into concrete for residential constructions as new research from...
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Lafarge in Richmond commits to lower Carbon from Cement by 100 percent
Lafarge in Richmond commits to lower Carbon from Cement by 100 percent Marking a big shift in helping to reduce CO2 emissions in construction across Western Canada, Lafarge announced today that their...
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Mystery of how Liquid Droplets erode Hard Surfaces solved
Mystery of how Liquid Droplets erode Hard Surfaces solved A first-of-its-kind study led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers reveals why liquid droplets have the ability to erode hard su...
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Meet Redi-Rock smart modular retaining wall solution for East Sussex Highways
Meet Redi-Rock smart modular retaining wall solution for East Sussex Highways Redi-Rock, the modular retaining wall system from Marshalls Civils & Drainage, is a first for the Thorne Group and Eas...
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Paradigm shift needed to forecast corrosion within Civil Engineering Structures
Paradigm shift needed to forecast corrosion within Civil Engineering Structures The most common cause of degradation and failures of reinforced concrete structures is chloride-induced corrosion of its...
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Research team uncovers clues to new Exotic Superconductor Superpowers
Research team uncovers clues to new Exotic Superconductor Superpowers A research team has uncovered new clues into the exotic behaviour of unconventional superconductors – devices that efficiently car...
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Cornell finds Carbon-coated Nickel enables Hydrogen fuel-cells free of precious metals
Cornell finds Carbon-coated Nickel enables Hydrogen fuel-cells free of precious metals A nitrogen doped carbon-coated nickel anode can catalyse an essential reaction in hydrogen fuel cells at a fracti...
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AI paving the way to to new rare-earth compounds
AI paving the way to to new rare-earth compounds Artificial intelligence advances how scientists explore materials. Researchers from Ames Laboratory and Texas A&M University trained a machine-lear...
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Concrete Formworks – Recommended Safety Measures and Checklist
Concrete Formworks – Recommended Safety Measures and Checklist As a builder, it is essential that you plan and implement safety measures for formworks onsite and during construction. Incorrect i...
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CodiKoat Virus-killing coatings deliver bio-safety to Public Touchscreen Displays
CodiKoat Virus-killing coatings deliver bio-safety to Public Touchscreen Displays Cambridge Biotech firm CodiKoat has developed a self-cleaning protective coating that can help clean up “filthy” publi...
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Laser Cladding enables coatings, repairs and assisted manufacturing
Laser Cladding enables coatings, repairs and assisted manufacturing How to make the surface of a turbine blade wear resistant? How to repair a torn gear wheel? How to extend the life of an oil drill?...
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Korea University explores converting Plastic Waste into Porous Carbon to Capture CO2
Korea University explores converting Plastic Waste into Porous Carbon to Capture CO2 Plastic waste can be upcycled into novel materials for capturing CO2 gas, but most demonstrations have only been do...
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NVIAMG NewRoad drives use of Recycled Plastics in Asphalt
NVIAMG NewRoad drives use of Recycled Plastics in Asphalt NVI Advanced Materials Group’s NewRoad® has a track record of standing up to the elements on state highways, city and park roads, and pa...
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A new material could lead to stronger, lighter and safer Helmets and Vehicles
A new material could lead to stronger, lighter and safer Helmets and Vehicles A team of Johns Hopkins University researchers created a shock-absorbing material that protects like a metal, but is light...
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AFL introduces Switchblade™ Collapsible Fibre Containment Vaults
AFL introduces Switchblade™ Collapsible Fibre Containment Vaults AFL, an international manufacturer of fibre optic cable, connectivity and equipment, is expanding its FTTx portfolio with the la...
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Technology Innovation Institute opens Advanced Materials Research Center in Abu Dhabi
Technology Innovation Institute opens Advanced Materials Research Center in Abu Dhabi Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a global research center and applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s A...
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Wrekin introduces Armadillo Manhole and Gully Protector Shells
Wrekin introduces Armadillo Manhole and Gully Protector Shells LEADING designer, manufacturer and supplier of specialist products for the civil engineering industry Wrekin Products has created Armadil...
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Aggregate Industries brings Biogenic Asphalt to the UK
Aggregate Industries brings Biogenic Asphalt to the UK As part of its ongoing commitment to decarbonising the construction industry, leading building materials supplier Aggregate Industries has furthe...
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