Reducing industrial carbon emissions
A new study describes why, in the sector where emissions are hardest to cut, carbon capture could be the sharpest knife.
A new study describes why, in the sector where emissions are hardest to cut, carbon capture could be the sharpest knife.
Imaging technique could enable new pathways for reducing concrete’s hefty carbon footprint, as well as for 3-D printing of concrete.
A collaboration between MIT and CNRS has yielded a cement that conducts electricity and generates heat.
MIT postdoc explains how reflective pavements can significantly — and often indirectly — mitigate climate change and extreme heat.
Concrete is the world’s most consumed construction material. Yet there’s a lot the public doesn’t know about it or its environmental impact.
Substituting lumber for materials such as cement and steel could cut building emissions and costs.
MIT researchers find a way to eliminate carbon emissions from cement production — a major global source of greenhouse gases.
Study investigates capillary-induced deformations in cement’s porous structure.
Researchers working to address concrete durability get a close look at the impacts of a chemical reaction known to cause structural problems.
New understanding of concrete’s properties could increase lifetime of the building material, decrease emissions.
Concrete Sustainability Hub researcher Omar Swei is working to help Jordanian planners optimize maintenance on state-owned highways.
Researchers look to bones and shells as blueprints for stronger, more durable concrete.
Findings may guide development of formulas to make the material more durable, less CO2-intensive.
New research shows concrete is a strong choice for the long-term confinement of nuclear waste.
Engineer studies materials' role in manufacturing and infrastructure.