Sustainable Materials

The building sector is under increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption and enhance sustainability, leading to innovative solutions in material science. Recent research led by Segun Jonathan Osibodu from the Department of Civil Engineering at A

In a world where energy demands are soaring and the urgency for sustainable solutions is palpable, innovative research from Sinop University is paving the way for a new era in thermal energy storage. A recent study, led by Mehmet Onur Karaağaç, inves

In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Case Studies in Construction Materials’, researchers have unveiled a novel approach to improving the performance of rubble stone masonry through the modification of traditional mud mortar. This research, spearh

In a significant advancement for the construction sector, a recent study led by Astuti Pinta from the Department of Civil Engineering at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta highlights the potential of Portland pozzolan cement (PPC) as a sustainable a

In the remote expanses of the Far North, Siberia, and the Far East, the construction landscape is undergoing a transformative shift thanks to the strategic planning of mobile units. These mobile construction organizations are not just adapting to the

In a groundbreaking review published in the Journal of CO2 Utilization, researchers are shedding light on the potential of functional materials to transform the construction sector through enhanced carbon sequestration and improved mechanical propert

In a significant leap toward sustainable construction materials, researchers have developed lightweight geopolymer foams that promise enhanced thermal insulation properties, addressing the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions in the building ind

In an innovative leap for the construction industry, researchers at the Bangalore Institute of Technology have unveiled a groundbreaking method for developing High Strength Light Weight Concrete (HSLWC) using pumice aggregate. This research, led by D

In a groundbreaking study that could revolutionize radiation shielding in construction, Lawrence Otieno Ochieng from the Department of Physics at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, has developed a novel composite material known as rubcrete-iron. This inno

The escalating crisis of plastic waste has reached alarming proportions, prompting urgent calls for innovative solutions. A recent study published in ‘Metabolic Engineering Communications’ sheds light on groundbreaking engineering approaches to tackl