In the quest for sustainable construction materials, hemp-lime (HL) composites, often referred to as hempcrete, have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional concrete. A recent study published in the *Journal of Materials Science: Materials
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In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a team of researchers led by Asad Kareem from the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology has uncovered promising potential in an unlikely source: date palm
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In the quest for sustainability, the construction sector is increasingly looking towards circular business models (CBM) to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. A recent study published in the *Frontiers in Built Environment* (translated f
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In the quest for sustainable solutions to plastic waste, a groundbreaking study led by Nathania Puspitasari from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University has introduced a novel method to accelerate the biod
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In the quest to make buildings more sustainable, a recent study has shed light on how circular refurbishment measures can significantly impact indoor air quality and comfort, offering valuable insights for the energy sector. Led by Valentino Festa fr
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In a groundbreaking development for the construction and energy sectors, researchers have unveiled a high-resolution global dataset that maps the in-use stocks of steel, aluminum, and cement from 2000 to 2019. This innovative work, led by Kun Sun fro
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In the heart of Brazil, researchers are turning construction waste into a valuable resource, offering a promising solution for sustainable building materials. Elvia Soraya Santos Nascimento, a scientist from the Federal University of Sergipe, has bee
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In a significant stride towards sustainable construction materials, researchers have demonstrated that porcelain stoneware tiles manufactured with waste incineration bottom ash (BA) are not only technically viable but also environmentally safe. This
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In the quest for sustainable construction materials, researchers have turned to an unexpected source: agricultural ashes from cold and temperate regions. A recent study led by A. Sadoon from the University of Manitoba’s Civil Engineering department,
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In the quest for sustainable road construction, researchers have uncovered a promising alternative that could reshape the industry’s approach to material use. A recent study published in *Construction Materials* (translated from Portuguese) explores
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