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Eco-Friendly Thermal Insulation Made From Rubber and Leather Waste

Researchers developed a sustainable thermal insulation material using expanded styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and leather waste. This composite, especially with 20 phr leather, showed superior thermal and acoustic properties, offering an effective and eco-efficient solution for low-cost housing insulation.

11 Jul 2024

Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Concrete Innovations

Researchers have developed eco-friendly 3D-printed concrete (3DPC) using artificial aggregates from organic hemp shives, charcoal, and waste incinerator slag. These materials enhance the concrete's properties without compromising performance, supporting the sustainable building industry's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

9 Jul 2024

Sustainable Mortar Reinforced with Recycled Glass Fiber

A recent study showcased the use of recycled glass fibers (rGF) from wind turbine blade (WTB) waste to enhance mortar properties. By applying pyrolysis and subsequent treatments, researchers significantly improved the mechanical strength and durability of the rGF-reinforced mortar, promoting sustainable building practices.

4 Jul 2024

Basil Ash Boosts Ultra-High-Performance Concrete

A study published in Case Studies in Construction Materials explored using basil plant ash (BPA) as a partial substitute for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). Results indicated that replacing 20% of OPC with BPA treated at 700°C significantly enhanced the concrete's mechanical properties and reduced water permeability, highlighting BPA's potential for sustainable construction.

3 Jul 2024

Dynamic Photoselective Polymer for Building Energy Management

This study, featured in the Journal of Materials Chemistry, introduces a novel in situ switchable photoselective polymer (PSP) composed of alternating layers that reflect and absorb light. Created via electrospinning, this asymmetric polymer film toggles between cooling and heating modes rapidly, driven by ethanol infusion.

2 Jul 2024

Bamboo Bio-Concrete: Eco-Friendly Innovations in Construction

This study in Sustainability explored the impact of bamboo particles on bamboo bio-concrete (BBC) through experimental methods. By optimizing bamboo aggregate preparation and cement hydration, the research demonstrated BBC's potential as lightweight, thermal-insulating material suitable for sustainable construction applications like partitions, false ceilings, and façades

1 Jul 2024

Common Plastics Hold the Key to Energy-Efficient Buildings

Researchers from UCLA and Princeton University have created a passive system that allows buildings to be heated in the winter and cooled in the summer.

28 Jun 2024

Enhancing Concrete with Bamboo Fiber and Recycled Aggregate

A recent study in Materials explored concrete synthesis using natural bamboo fibers (NBFs) and recycled aggregate from crushed waste concrete, aiming to find the optimal mix for improved properties.

27 Jun 2024

Konecranes’ Material Handling Equipment Supports the Growing Low-Carbon Steel Movement

Konecranes, a global leader in material handling solutions, will showcase its offerings for the steel industry at the Green Steel World Conference in Essen, Germany, and the Nordic Steel Construction Conference in Luleå, Sweden, both scheduled for late June.

From Konecranes 27 Jun 2024

Grass America Sets the Standard for Quality and Service with TEC Soft-close and Self-close Hinges

Grass America, an industry-leading supplier of functional cabinet hardware, highlights TEC Soft-close and Self-close hinges. Packed with features and serving as an industry standard for quality and performance, TEC hinges are backed by the exceptional service and support offered by Grass America.

From GRASS America Inc. 26 Jun 2024