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September 30, 2024

Argentine Students Create Biodegradable Plastic Bags from Citrus Peels—They Degrade in Just 15 Days!

Valentín Fravoli (22) and Alejandro Unchalo (21), students from Technical School No. 2 in Tandil, Argentina, developed Citricplas — biodegradable plastic bags made from citrus peels. This innovative project, set to hit

Zachary Keller and Muhammad Dayyem Khan of the Digital Architecture Research & Technology Laboratory work with robotic 3D-printed, wood-based material paired with incremental set-on-demand concret

Architecture·Design·Materials

University of Michigan Students 3D-Print Eco-Friendly Building Blocks with Upcycled Sawdust

At the University of Michigan, the BioMatters team, under the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and DART Laboratory, is addressing a significant environmental issue. They’ve developed a unique material from upcycled sawdust that is biodegradable, reusable, and recyclable.

December 1, 2023

StoneCycling Transforms Corn Cob Waste, Construction Debris, and More Into High-Performance Sustainable Building Materials

Design·Materials·Plant Based·Sustainability

According to a 2023 report published by the UN Environment Programme, “The buildings and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse

C-Crete’s Cement-Free Concrete Debut Marks a New Chapter in Eco-Friendly Construction

Materials·Sustainability

In the dynamic landscape of sustainable construction, C-Crete Technologies is making waves with its innovative zeolite-based concrete. Zeolite was used as the binder instead

Inspired by nature, researchers at Princeton have created material that surpasses conventional cement paste in crack resistance and ductility.

Architecture·Materials·Science

Princeton’s New Cement Mimics Oyster Shells: 17 Times Crack Resistance, 19 Times More Ductile

Inspired by the material found in oyster shells and abalone, engineers at Princeton have created a new cement composite that is 17 times stronger against cracks than standard cement and 19 times

Karmactive Team

June 13, 2024

The pour of the coffee and wood-chip biochar concrete for the footpath trial in Gisborne took place earlier this month. Photo Credit: Bodey Dittloff, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Architecture·Materials·Science·Sustainability

How Australia’s RMIT University Plans to Turn 75 Million Kilograms of Coffee Waste into Durable Concrete

Specialists from a university in Australia used coffee grounds waste to modify the components used in concrete production, making it stronger and more eco-friendly. The creators of the coffee concrete went ahead

Rahul Somvanshi

June 1, 2024

RMIT engineers innovate with concrete, doubling coal ash use and slashing cement by 80%, aiming to reduce carbon emissions significantly

Architecture·Materials·Science·Sustainability

RMIT Engineers Double Coal Ash in Concrete, 80% Less Cement, Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions

Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new type of “green concrete” that contains twice the amount of recycled coal ash compared to existing low-carbon concrete and requires half the amount of

Rahul Somvanshi

May 30, 2024

Researchers Combine Biopolymer Derived From the Ocean to Replace Synthetic Plastic Films. Photo Source NC State University

Materials·Plastic·Science

Biopolymer Breakthrough at NC State: Ocean Resources Tackle Plastic Pollution

The world has been confronted with the challenges of climate change, particularly the need to reduce fossil fuel use to achieve climate goals. Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a

Bilal Bhutto

December 19, 2023

Architecture·Materials·Space

NASA and LSU’s Joint Venture into Sustainable Moon Building Materials

In the grand narrative of space exploration, a transformative chapter is being written – not in the stars, but in the labs and research centers of Earth. As NASA’s Artemis 3 mission

Govind Tekale

December 7, 2023

Prototype walls made with a clay, lime and cement. © 2023 EPFL / Salvatore Aprea

Architecture·Materials·Science

Eco-Concrete Breakthrough: Swiss Experts Leverage Ancient Techniques for Modern Building

In an innovative leap in sustainable construction, a collaboration between EPFL, ETH Zurich, and Archiplein has led to the development of a novel type of non-reinforced concrete made from stone offcuts. This

Rahul Somvanshi

December 3, 2023

Materials·Science

Graphene’s Role in Concrete Set to Redefine Building Standards with a Single Atom

Graphene, a single-layer carbon atom sheet, has catapulted concrete technology into a new era. The University of Manchester, a hub for graphene innovation, in partnership with Nationwide Engineering, has developed Concretene. This

Rahul Somvanshi

November 30, 2023

Materials·Science·Sustainability

Africa’s Mycelium Composite Potential in the Spotlight: Insights from a New Study

The University of Bristol’s research team has spotlighted mycelium composites, highlighting their potential to mitigate socio-economic and environmental challenges in Africa through sustainable building alternatives. Stefania Akromah, the lead author, emphasizes the

Govind Tekale

October 14, 2023

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