7+ hour, 1+ min ago   (981+ words) Using 3D printing to create concrete underwater, a new strategy could transform on-site maritime construction and facilitate the repair of essential infrastructure that links continents." An interdisciplinary team of Cornell researchers is working on this method to apply 3D printing in oceanic…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (613+ words) A new polymer additive enables construction materials to visibly signal mechanical damage without reacting to heat or UV, helping prevent structural failures. In a recent'Journal of the American Chemical Society study, researchers introduced a new mechanophore called diarylacetonitrile--carboxylic ester…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (549+ words) By breaking down polyethylene waste and rebuilding it like LEGO, researchers have created a new class of smart materials that are engineered to resist fire, block UV, conduct static, and be recycled again and again. Polyolefins are widely used in…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (572+ words) Concrete has come a long way from being just a structural workhorse. Today, it's evolving into a highly adaptable material that supports the demands of modern construction'strength, sustainability, and flexibility." More recently, developments in material science, digital innovation, and environmental…...