Sustainable Materials

In the heart of Tehran, at the K.N. Toosi University of Technology, a team of researchers led by Dr. Maziar Mirza has made a significant stride in green chemistry, potentially reshaping the landscape of pharmaceutical and materials science. Their wor

In a significant stride towards sustainable construction, researchers have unveiled promising findings on the use of geopolymer stabilized recycled materials for pavement infrastructure. The study, led by Dulanja Dayaratne from the Department of Civi

In a groundbreaking study published in *Frontiers in Built Environment* (which translates to *Frontiers in the Built Environment*), researchers have uncovered a promising method to enhance the properties of naturally occurring bitumen by incorporatin

In a significant stride towards enhancing the safety and efficiency of energy storage systems, researchers have delved into the critical realm of flame-retardant phase-change materials (PCMs). This groundbreaking study, led by Xiao-Mei Yang of the Un

In the quest for universal energy access, the most challenging territories are often the ones that slip through the cracks of traditional infrastructure models. These “hard-to-reach” communities, whether remote rural villages or urban informal settle

In the quest to reduce the construction industry’s significant carbon footprint, researchers are turning to an unconventional yet promising material: biochar. A recent study published in the *e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing* (translated from Germ

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, researchers have turned to an unlikely ally: coconut fiber. A recent study published in the *e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing* (translated from German as *e-Journal of Non-Destructive Testing*)

In a groundbreaking development that could reshape the construction and energy sectors, researchers have discovered an innovative method to transform red mud, a notoriously difficult-to-manage industrial byproduct, into a valuable construction materi

In a significant stride towards sustainable construction, researchers have developed a novel approach to enhance the performance of interlocking paving blocks (IPBs) by incorporating various waste materials. This innovative strategy, detailed in a re

In a breakthrough that could reshape the diamond tool industry, researchers have demonstrated the potential of microwave-hybrid sintering as a cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative to conventional manufacturing methods. The study, led by Fe