concrete

Environment

Invented the ecological concrete that bends

The material is cement free and produced from industry waste ashes at room temperature, reducing carbon dioxide emissions Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in construction because of its incredible strength under stress. However, current constructions are vulnerable to lateral…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

Wood gives concrete a second life

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a recycling method for concrete through the addition of waste wood which produces a new construction material Concrete is one of the most widespread materials on the planet. It is used for the construction of structures such as skyscrapers,…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Chemistry

‘Frankeinstein’ concrete repairs and reproduces itself

The researchers created a form of concrete made of living beings that can repair itself, “reproduce” and could help us in the next missions to other planets. The field of engineered living materials is very thriving in recent times. The materials, in addition to the classical inorganic matrix,…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca