Researchers in France and Spain have designed a groundbreaking cement-like material that not only supports structural loads ...

Researchers in the U. S. have used synthetic lichen to develop a groundbreaking self-healing concrete system that autonomously repairs its own cracks using sunlight, air, and water, offering a ...

Innovative self-healing concrete developed by Dr. Congrui Grace Jin mimics lichen systems, potentially transforming ...

Lichen is an understated presence in our everyday world, often found clinging to trees and rocks. Its true beauty lies in its unique symbiotic system of fungi and algae, or cyanobacteria, that form a ...

Imagine concrete healing its own cracks like human skin recovering from a cut. That's the vision behind the latest research ...

The world is becoming increasingly conscious of the environment and sustainability, leading to the development and use of bio-based composite materials. These materials are being seen as a replacement ...

Kamlesh Khatri, a civil engineer based in Texas, is one of the professionals working at this intersection of infrastructure, ...

The abaca sector’s growth potential has been dimmed, however, by increase in competition and the dwindling demand as traditional users shifted to other alternatives such as synthetic fiber. These ...

The key difference between nylon underwear vs. cotton lies in what they’re made from. Nylon is a synthetic fiber made from plastic polymers, often blended with spandex or elastane to give underwear a ...

A novel form of high-tech concrete known basalt fiber-reinforced high-performance concrete (BFHPC) has been developed using traditional materials that require extra admixtures to improve its ...

This was a really easy DIY concrete project and its not hard to find cheap golf clubs at thrift stores to use for the back. HomeMade Modern Posted: April 7, 2025 | Last updated: April 7, 2025 ...