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Recent research led by Fangzhou Ren from the State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Geotechnics and Tunnelling at Shenzhen University has shed new light on the capillary water absorption properties of alkali-activated slag (AAS) materials. This study, p

Recent advancements in the field of materials science have unveiled promising developments that could significantly impact various industries, including construction. Researchers from the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Tsukuba, Ja

In a significant stride towards sustainable finance, a recent study by Iulia-Cristina Ciurea from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies explores how rule-based systems can mitigate the environmental impacts of financial services in high-emissi

In a significant step towards making the construction industry more sustainable, the RILEM Technical Committee on Carbon Dioxide Uptake by Concrete (TC CUC) has been established to address the pressing need for a comprehensive understanding of how ce

In an era where sustainability and energy efficiency are paramount, a recent study from Romania is paving the way for significant advancements in the construction sector. Conducted by Ioan Bitir-Istrate from the N

In a significant advancement for the construction sector, researchers have been delving into the complexities of welding high-strength steels, particularly the S890QL material. This study, led by Adrian Florea from the National University of Science

Recent advancements in materials science are paving the way for innovative applications in the construction sector, particularly through the development of high-quality aluminium nitride (AlN) thin films. A pilot study published in ‘Materials Researc

Recent advancements in hybrid Schottky diodes, specifically through the innovative work of A Al-Sayed from the Department of Physics at Qassim University, are poised to make significant waves in the construction and renewable energy sectors. Publishe

In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Materials Research Express’, researchers have unveiled a novel approach to transforming industrial filter cake waste into high-purity amorphous silica. This innovative method not only addresses the growing conc

In a significant advancement for geotechnical engineering, researchers are harnessing the power of machine learning to revolutionize how the construction industry predicts the Optimal Moisture Content (OMC) of soil. This critical metric determines th