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Use discarded masks to make concrete
Old medical masks are chopped into fibers, treated with chemicals and then added to cement - the binding ingredient in concrete.
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Scientific application
Research and production of new super concrete from old tires
Used tires are neither biodegradable nor easily recyclable. But scientists have recently found a way to make them regenerate again
New technology
Bio-receptive concrete promotes moss growth
The new concrete from the Dutch company has a suitable surface for moss to grow, helping to create green facades in the city.
New technology
Successfully fabricating super-strong concrete materials thanks to nanotechnology
The new concrete model has improved 75% in waterproofing and 44% in reducing the corrosive effects of salt compared to commercial versions.
New technology
The world's largest 3D printed concrete building
Engineers from CEMEX and COBOD developed a new mix of materials to build a 190-square-foot 3D printed house out of real concrete.
Scientific works
Skyscrapers can absorb 1,000 tons of CO2 per year
The designers introduced a skyscraper model called 'Urban Sequoias' that is capable of removing the equivalent of 48,500 trees of carbon from the atmosphere.
Conquer Mars
Building a house on Mars with concrete made from astronaut blood and sweat
Proteins from astronaut blood can combine with urine, sweat and tears to form a glue-like binder to make AstroCrete concrete on the Moon and Mars.
Environment
Concrete increases durability when 'feeding' marine life
Startup Israel develops eco-friendly concrete that becomes even stronger when marine life clings to the surface.
New technology
Bridges and roads made of intelligent concrete can cure themselves when broken
The laboratory of Professor Luna Lu, Purdue University, USA is developing technology that allows bridges and paved highways to accurately notify when they need to be rep…
Space science
China turns Moon dust into 22 times stronger concrete
Chinese researchers have developed a new construction material from Moon dust and are 22 times stronger than concrete.
Discover science
Why is cement a powder but when mixed with water, it is as hard as stone?
When mixing water into cement powder, an extremely complex chemical reaction will occur, resulting in a water-insoluble artificial stone and high abrasion resistance.
New technology
The researchers announced the 'immortal' flexible lithium ion battery, which promises to be available within the next 2 years
Concrete builds the foundation of the modern world today, but what drives the future of technology based on that concrete is lithium-ion batteries.
New technology
Australia developed floating dikes to block waves and storms
'Artificial floating forests' developed by Australian engineers are flexible fences of concrete and plastic pipes of many kilometers in length to eliminate waves and red…
Event
China opens the cable-stayed bridge with the tallest concrete tower in the world
The Pingtang Bridge project across the Caodu River valley on December 30 was officially put into operation in Guizhou Province, western China.