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In the quest for sustainable construction materials, researchers have long been exploring alternatives to traditional cementitious materials. A recent study published in the *Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies* (translated

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a groundbreaking study has emerged that could significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in the production of alkali-activated mortars (AAM). Led by Kübra Ekiz Barıs from the Depa

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, researchers have turned their attention to an unlikely candidate: basic oxygen furnace slag (BOFS), a byproduct of steel production. A recent study published in the *Journal of Sustainable Construc

In the heart of Algeria, researchers are turning date palm wood chips into a potential game-changer for the construction industry, particularly in the realm of compressed earth blocks (CEBs). Salah eddine Mokeddem, a civil engineering expert from the

In the heart of Malaysia, researchers have uncovered a novel approach to bolstering expansive clay soils, a common challenge in construction that can lead to costly structural issues. Ng Jun Shen, a civil engineering expert from Universiti Malaysia P

In the ever-evolving world of construction materials, a recent study has shed light on the potential of a unique combination of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to enhance the mechanical and microstructural properties of concrete. The rese

In the heart of Turkey’s construction industry, a pressing question looms: what’s holding back the widespread adoption of sustainable practices? Tülay Çivici, a researcher from Balikesir University’s Faculty of Architecture, has taken a significant s

In a groundbreaking development that could revolutionize sustainable construction materials, researchers have successfully created engineered geopolymer composites incorporating recycled waste rubber as a full replacement for fine aggregates. This in

In the quest for sustainable marine construction, researchers have turned to an unlikely trio of industrial byproducts, transforming them into a promising new material that could reshape the industry. Yun-Xin Chen, a researcher from the School of Civ