Lignin-based concrete plasticizer technology | EurekAlert!
After the project, the techno-economically viable and environmentally friendly lignin upgrading technology will be ready for installations of commercial scale. New sustainable and...
MIT students fortify concrete by adding recycled plastic
“The findings from this undergraduate student project open a new arena in the search for solutions to sustainable infrastructure.” An idea, crystallized. Schaefer and Ortega began to explore the possibility of plastic-reinforced concrete as part of 22.033 (Nuclear Systems Design Project), in which students were asked to pick their own project.
The Construction Industry Is Getting Greener: Why, How, And
Environmental sustainability and the energy-intensive construction industry don’t often go hand-in-hand. The construction industry is a massive consumer of raw materials and natural resources, and...
Plasticizers – Benefits, Trends, Health, and Environmental
Plasticizers soften the PVC to make it flexible and bendable. This opens up a huge range of possibilities for new applications. One of the main benefits of plasticizers is the durability they confer onto PVC applications, which can ensure high performances for up to 50 years.
What the Ancient Romans can teach us about eco-friendly
The U.S. Department of Energy is funding a scientist and her team to tackle America's crumbling infrastructure. Their inspiration? Concrete from Ancient Rome.
