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  • Smart Materials in Construction: Opportunities and Challenges
    Article - 12 Apr 2023
    Recently, researchers have investigated the use of “smart” materials in the construction industry and the benefits these innovative materials can bring. This article will explore this subject.
  • Nanomaterials in Construction: Properties, Performance, and Applications
    Article - 12 Apr 2023
    The exceptional chemical and physical attributes of nanoscale materials offer exciting prospects for a diverse range of applications, including reinforcement of structural integrity, energy...
  • The Effect of Carbonate and Alumina Binders on Magnesium Silicate Hydrate Cements
    Article - 5 Apr 2023
    Reducing carbon dioxide emissions in sectors such as the cement industry is vital to mitigate the worst predicted effects of climate change. This article will discuss new research into alternative,...
  • The Role of Materials Science in Building Design
    Article - 10 Feb 2023
    Material science plays a fundamental role in building design. From solid foundations like validating mechanical properties to lofty ambitions like developing a sustainable future for the construction...
  • The Use of E-Waste in Concrete
    Article - 10 Jan 2023
    Staggering amounts of waste are produced by industrial and domestic activity. Utilizing waste to produce value-added products is a central focus of research, and waste streams are being increasingly...
  • Why Use Recycled CO2 in Fresh Concrete?
    Article - 29 Nov 2022
    Decarbonizing the construction industry is currently a central research focus. Engineers and scientists have extensively explored innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions and consequent...
  • The Use of Thin Films in Architectural Glazing
    Article - 25 Nov 2022
    Architectural glazing has the benefit of improving thermally efficiency. This article discusses the importance, deposition techniques, and commercial applications of thin films in the field of...
  • What is Transparent Wood?
    Article - 28 Oct 2022
    Transparent wood has been gaining traction recently as an advanced functional material that could replace glass and plastic in consumer applications. According to a recent life cycle assessment study,...
  • The Role of Nanomaterials in Recycled Aggregate Concrete
    Article - 19 Oct 2022
    The article discusses the various types of nanomaterials incorporated in RAC blends and the effect on essential properties of recycled concrete aggregate.
  • A Thorough Review Of Waste Materials In Concrete
    Article - 11 Oct 2022
    Concrete is a composite material consisting of cement, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregates. Unfortunately, cement ingredients are costly and negatively impact the environment due to hazardous carbon...
Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

With an increase in the pressure to decarbonize the built environment and build more carbon-neutral buildings, the reduction of embodied carbon has become of great importance.

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

AZoBuild talks to Professors Noguchi and Maruyama about their research and development of Calcium Carbonate Concrete (CCC), a new material that has the potential to cause a sustainable revolution in the construction industry.

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