Sustainable Materials

In the bustling, self-built neighborhoods of Villa María del Triunfo, Lima, Peru, a novel approach to seismic reinforcement is making waves in the construction industry. Researchers, led by Emilio J. Medrano-Sánchez from Universidad San Ignacio de Lo

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, researchers have long been exploring alternatives to traditional cement, driven by the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions. A recent study published in *Next Materials* (translated from French a

In the heart of Uganda, a groundbreaking study is challenging conventional wisdom about fire-resistant construction materials. Ronald Wilfred Asiimwe, a researcher from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kyambogo University, has

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, researchers are increasingly turning to industrial and agricultural waste to create high-performance concrete (HPC). A recent study published in the journal *Scientific Reports* (translated from Ar

In a groundbreaking development poised to revolutionize the construction industry, researchers have discovered a novel approach to enhance the strength and self-healing capabilities of concrete. The study, led by Mai M. Abdelwahed from the Department

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal *Low-Carbon Materials and Green Construction* (translated as *低碳材料与绿色建造*), researchers have developed a sustainable, low-carbon pervious concrete (PC) that could revolutionize urban infrastructure an

In the ever-evolving landscape of construction and architecture, a new frontier is emerging, one that is incredibly small yet promises significant impacts: nanoparticles. A recent comprehensive review, led by Xie Ning of the Capital Construction Depa

In the burgeoning field of nanotechnology, understanding the mechanical behavior of tiny structures is crucial for developing advanced sensors, actuators, and flexible electronics. A recent study published in the journal *Results in Engineering* (tra

In a significant stride towards sustainable energy solutions, researchers have developed a novel photocatalyst that could revolutionize the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into renewable fuels. This breakthrough, published in the Journal of CO2 Ut

In the quest for sustainable and lightweight materials, a team of researchers led by Abdelwaheb Hadou from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Skikda in Algeria has made a significant breakthrough. Their focus? Dracaena drac