New Atlas16h
Cement sand substitute made directly from seawater, electricity and CO2
This strange white paste might not look like much, but it might help solve the sand shortage, while making the cement ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN1d
Scientists electrify seawater to create carbon-sucking cement for greener cities
The study is inspired by nature, mimicking how coral and mollusks create their shells. The process replaces the biological ...
Sand-sized fossils may hold secrets to the history of climate change
Between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere suddenly shot up. This caused rapid ...
Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering13h
New Carbon-Negative Material Could Make Concrete and Cement More Sustainable
The innovative process developed by Professors Alessandro Rotta Loria and Jeffrey Lopez converts CO2 into solid, durable, ...