It is one of literal building blocks of modern civilization, and somewhat ironically plays a significant role in one of its largest looming threats. Producing cement is a hugely energy intensive ...
Imagine concrete buildings filled with volcanic ash—ash that's embedded into the walls making them stronger and more environmentally friendly. That's what a team of international scientists sees in ...
On one hand, with the retirement of coal-fired power plants the supply of fly ash has decreased. Fly ash is one of the most popular supplemental cementitious materials (SCM) in the industry, so it’s ...