The natural world is a constant source of inspiration for scientists and engineers. The latest biologically influenced innovation comes from a team of German researchers who developed a new type of ...

Researchers have demonstrated that nano-TiO 2, when combined with calcium carbonate, significantly boosts the mechanical strength and self-cleaning properties of low-emission cement composites while ...

In recent years, we've heard about efforts to replace some of the aggregate used in concrete with crumbled used tires. Now, however, scientists have succeeded in producing good quality concrete in ...