Materials and Engineering News

RSS

Ergonomic, Premium Comfort and Enhanced Productivity

Driven by extensive customer feedback and a deep-rooted commitment to operator well-being and productivity, Komatsu introduces a significant upgrade to its crawler excavator operator cab.

From Komatsu North America 19 Jul 2024

Eco-Friendly Mortars for Modern Construction

A study in Sustainability explored the physical, mechanical, and environmental properties of self-leveling mortars using various cements and additives. The results highlighted the significant impact of cement type on mortar performance and emphasized the potential for reducing CO2 emissions through optimized material use.

18 Jul 2024

Construction Industry Aims for 30 % CO2 Reduction by 2030: Expert Explains How to Advance Sustainability

Global Segment Manager at Malvern Panalytical, Murielle Goubard, discusses how the construction industry can cut industrial emissions by up to three-quarters before 2050.

17 Jul 2024

Plastic Waste: A Sustainable Concrete Solution

A study published in Materials explored incorporating plastic waste into concrete to address environmental concerns. The findings revealed that while plastic aggregates can reduce concrete's compressive strength, they offer a viable option for nonstructural applications, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional waste disposal methods.

15 Jul 2024

EnviraBoard Launches First Carbon Negative Building Boards

The UK-based manufacturer, EnviraBoard, has announced its plans to bring a carbon-negative building board to the construction industry.

From EnviraBoard Ltd 12 Jul 2024

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