Engineers have developed a method that is expected to double the service life of concrete. The key is a nano-sized additive. Engineers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are ...

In the US, approximately one in every five miles of highway and major road is in poor condition. It’s a problem that’s even worse in colder states where moisture and, most of all, salt accelerate the ...

Announced in mid-August, Gerdau Graphene, released a new admixture for concrete called NanoCONS, "enabling concrete producers to leverage the unprecedented physical properties of graphene to improve ...

Nanotechnology has acquired considerable attention in civil technology. The incorporation of nanomaterials can significantly enhance the structural and mechanical properties of cementitious composites ...

Researchers have boosted concrete strength by nearly 60 % using a mix of graphene oxide and steel fibers. This could be a non-destructive way to improve durability in modern construction. Image Credit ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Market for Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Nanotechnology is no longer a novel, emerging ...