4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (619+ words) Study: Research on the coupling and coordinated high-quality development of minerals and economy along the “Belt and Road.” Image credit: ZCOOL HelloRF/Shutterstock.com Reducing carbon emissions from the building sector is critical for meeting national and global climate targets....

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (778+ words) Portland cement from basalt-derived calcium could cut process emissions, reduce energy demand about 30%, and create iron and aluminum co-products, offering a scalable low-carbon route for construction material production worldwide. In a recent research article published in the journal Communications Sustainability,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (267+ words) This process allows surfaces to remain cooler than the surrounding environment under direct sunlight. Growing interest in sustainable cooling technologies has increased research into materials capable of delivering high cooling performance while minimizing environmental impact. Download the PDF of this…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (659+ words) Researchers have found a way to turn sawdust into strong, fire-resistant building materials using enzymes and a recyclable mineral binder. A new study in Chem Circularity shows how sawdust, an everyday waste product, can be converted into durable, flame-resistant composites....

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (630+ words) A carefully optimized dose of basalt fibers could make steel slag-based foamed concrete stronger and far more resistant to freeze–thaw damage, according to new research. A paper recently published in Scientific Reports presents an experimental and microstructural investigation into…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago   (654+ words) This work builds on a growing need to address the environmental impact of cement production, which is expected to increase significantly by 2030 due to rising demand from urbanization and economic growth. As Portland cement remains a major source of greenhouse…...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago   (589+ words) A University of Córdoba research team has produced durable paving blocks made entirely from recycled mollusk shells, mining residues, and fly ash, offering a lower-carbon alternative to conventional cement-based construction materials. The construction sector is responsible for a significant share…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (772+ words) Researchers have shown that metallurgical coal can reduce concrete density by nearly 25 % while maintaining structural performance at optimized replacement levels, offering a practical and cost-effective route to lighter, more sustainable construction. A paper recently published in Scientific Reports evaluated the…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (823+ words) Scientists have outlined how alkali treatment can make delignified wood highly transparent, as well as why transparency differs significantly between tangential and radial directions. Wood is naturally opaque and brown due to lignin and the light-scattering lumens within its cellular…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago   (703+ words) New laboratory evidence shows that adjusting biochar levels in planting substrates can change how living walls manage heat and moisture, revealing both insulation benefits and seasonal performance trade-offs that could shape the next generation of climate-responsive building design. In the…...