“Cement, concrete, paint, and plasters are customarily composed of or derived from calcium- and magnesium-based minerals, which are often sourced from aggregates—what we call sand,” Rotta ...

In this article, we’re going to show you some of the best concrete floor paint and epoxies on sale today and explain the differences between them. We’ll then go over frequently asked questions ...

Large quantities of carbon dioxide are released during the production of building materials. With a new process, they could ...

"Cement, concrete, paint and plasters are customarily composed of or derived from calcium- and magnesium-based minerals, which are often sourced from aggregates -- what we call sand. Currently ...

Engineers have created a system that sprays Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) onto structures. Such concrete not only has the potential to patch walls, fix pipes and restore drainage culverts, it ...

Amanda Massih’s car after chunks of concrete fell from a railroad viaduct in February. Sections of the viaduct show obvious signs of deterioration. Paint is chipping away in spots. Some support ...

Cement, concrete, paint, and plasters are customarily composed of or derived from calcium- and magnesium-based minerals, which are often sourced from aggregates –– what we call sand.

Now, Northwestern’s new strategy addresses this challenge by locking away CO 2 permanently and turning it into valuable materials, which can be used to manufacture concrete, cement, plaster and paint.