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Study Analyzes Feasibility of Using Granite Sludge as Mortar Aggregate

The basis of the construction industry clashes head-on with environmental sustainability. Extracting raw materials and turning them into building materials has high energetic costs.

26 Jun 2020

Lorin Perforated Anodized Aluminum Makes a Statement on Unique Jobs

Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces that its updatedcoil anodized aluminum for perforated aluminum in architectural and construction applications now contains new hole patterns, including a square pattern.

From Lorin Industries 23 Jun 2020

WITec Begins Expansion of its Headquarters Facility

WITec GmbH, the technology leader in correlative Raman microscopy, is expanding its headquarters building in Ulm.

From WITec GmbH 12 Jun 2020

Asia Direct Cable Consortium to Build New Asia Pacific Submarine Cable

NEC Corporation today announced that the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) Consortium is building a high-performance submarine cable connecting China (Hong Kong SAR and Guangdong Province), Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

11 Jun 2020

Study Validates the Effectiveness of a Heating System for Building Refurbishment

Heating and air conditioning in buildings make up almost half of the total energy consumption in the European Union.

29 May 2020

Biomimetic Molecule Reduces Freeze-Thaw Damage, Increases Durability of Concrete

Secrets to cementing the sustainability of our future infrastructure may come from nature, such as proteins that keep plants and animals from freezing in extremely cold conditions.

28 May 2020

Concrete Infused with Polymer Molecules Exhibits Anti-Freezing Abilities

Concrete is one of the most abundant and durable building materials used in modern-day infrastructures, but it has a weakness--ice--which can cause it to crumble and spall.

28 May 2020

'Green' Bricks and Construction Materials Made from Recycled PVC, Waste Plant Fibers

Revolutionary 'green' types of bricks and construction materials could be made from recycled PVC, waste plant fibres or sand with the help of a remarkable new kind of rubber polymer discovered by Australian scientists.

27 May 2020

Pre-Engineering will be Key to Superior’s New Modular Platform Systems

Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, is excited to offer a new series of modular plants for aggregate crushing, sorting, sizing and washing applications. Known as Fusion™ Modular Platforms, these pre-engineered, ready-to-build systems still allow customization to achieve best performance at each jobsite.

From Superior Industries, Inc. 14 May 2020

Alkali Resistance of Geopolymer Concrete can be Improved by Heat Treatment

Fly ash generated by coal-fired power stations is an environmental headache, creating groundwater and air pollution from vast landfills and ash dams.

7 May 2020

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Building and Construction News

Study Analyzes Feasibility of Using Granite Sludge as Mortar Aggregate

Lorin Perforated Anodized Aluminum Makes a Statement on Unique Jobs

WITec Begins Expansion of its Headquarters Facility

Asia Direct Cable Consortium to Build New Asia Pacific Submarine Cable

Study Validates the Effectiveness of a Heating System for Building Refurbishment

Biomimetic Molecule Reduces Freeze-Thaw Damage, Increases Durability of Concrete

Concrete Infused with Polymer Molecules Exhibits Anti-Freezing Abilities

'Green' Bricks and Construction Materials Made from Recycled PVC, Waste Plant Fibers

Pre-Engineering will be Key to Superior’s New Modular Platform Systems

Alkali Resistance of Geopolymer Concrete can be Improved by Heat Treatment

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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Moisture, Volatiles and Ash Determination in Coal & Coke

Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Building and Construction News

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

13D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

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