The study on mine tailings as SCMs underscores their potential to reduce cement use and support greener construction ...

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Researchers have found that mixing jute fibers with bacteria can make concrete stronger and more durable—offering a greener, ...

Innovative hybrid geopolymer concrete combines recycled materials, achieving superior strength and heat resistance while ...

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Biocement-producing bacteria have the potential to enhance cement manufacturing and repair, but growing these microbes on-site remains a challenge. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials ...

Scientists have used AI and advanced modeling to design greener cement mixes, cutting carbon emissions without sacrificing strength and offering a faster, more efficient route to sustainable ...

Researchers have developed a chitosan-enhanced clay brick that significantly improves thermal insulation while maintaining structural strength, offering a sustainable solution for energy-efficient ...

Cooling temperatures send contractors scrambling to complete unfinished projects before winter threatens to stop or seriously hinder construction. However, some projects will inevitably have to be ...

The concept may sound innovative, but its roots go back nearly two millennia. In 79 A.D., Roman author Pliny the Elder described how volcanic dust could harden into stone upon contact with water. In ...

A new study has used large language models and neural networks to identify and predict the reactivity of over 14,000 potential cementitious materials, offering a scalable approach to discovering ...