“The portland cement we are reinventing is low-cost, ubiquitous and has been around for almost 200 years,” he says. “I’m fighting the wrong perception in the construction industry that portland cement ...
Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, but its production is a significant source of carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive process of cement manufacturing. As the ...
The 30 billion tons of concrete that the world makes each year have a massive carbon footprint. Cement, the main ingredient, is responsible for around 8% of global emissions—meaning that if it were a ...
New CoolCure Concrete Admixture converts typical cement into a Type IV, low-heat cement resulting in up to 80% less heat and 50% greater strength. CoolCure is a revolutionary new technology that ...
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is part of its special series “The Tough Stuff: Decarbonizing steel, cement and chemicals.” Holcim Group, the largest cement manufacturer ...
One of the primary problems in horizontal shales is that the harsh environments in subterranean basins require lighter slurries to prevent breaking down the formation during the cement job. A ...
Q. I need a recommendation for the finished surface of a small (42-inch long and 20-inch deep) exterior potting bench and a somewhat larger outdoor kitchen top. I am on a limited budget and need a ...