The world’s most common construction material has a secret. Cement, the “glue” that holds concrete together, gradually “breathes in” and stores millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air over the lifetimes of buildings and infrastructure.
Category: Engineering
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How cement 'breathes in' and stores millions of tons of CO₂ a year
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Membrane magic: Researchers repurpose fuel cell membranes for new applications
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers are applying fuel cell technology to new applications like sustainable energy and water treatment.
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Assumptions about battery failure challenged: Single-crystal materials require different approach than expected
New research from Argonne National Laboratory and the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) has solved a major battery mystery that has led to capacity degradation, shortened lifespan and, in some cases, fire.
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What's old is new: CeraPiper a cool, customizable ceramic system
Evaporative cooling is far from new—it has been used to cool living spaces and drinking water for centuries—but the Matter of Tech Lab at Cornell Tech has come up with a new way to deploy an old idea.
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We think of mushrooms as food. But mycelium-based blocks could be the future of construction
When mushrooms make the news, it’s often for grim reasons—a mysterious poisoning, toxic species in the bush, or high-profile court cases.
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Sound-based sensor pinpoints helium leaks using traditional bamboo weaving design
Helium leaks are hard to detect. Helium is odorless, colorless, tasteless, and does not react with other chemical substances. Not only can we not see or smell it, but traditional gas sensors have trouble detecting the element because they rely on…
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Electric Salt Spoon Enhances Flavor Without Salt
Salt makes food taste good. We also eat far too much of it.
Globally, adults consume more than double the daily recommended amount of sodium, according to the World Health Organization. Excess salt intake can lead to higher blood pressure, which…
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Electrochemical tuning of Ni-rich cathodes curbs c-collapse, enhancing lithium-ion battery durability
Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) remain the most widely used rechargeable batteries worldwide, due to their light weight, high energy densities and their short charging times. Energy engineers have been trying to identify new materials and strategies…
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AI learns to decode the diseases written in your DNA
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have created a new artificial intelligence system that can do more than flag harmful genetic mutations. The tool can also forecast the types of diseases those mutations are most likely to…
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World's smallest programmable robots perform tasks
Microscale swimming bots take in sensory information, process it and carry out tasks, opening new possibilities in manufacturing and medicine.
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