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Enzymatic on GCCA shortlist of start-ups in global innovation challenge to deliver low carbon concrete
Charles Maddox
July 17, 2023
A team from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute has made a strong concrete-like material that soaks up carbon dioxide…
State-of-the-art “living” concrete alternative soaks up carbon
Charles Maddox
March 19, 2022
A team from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute has made a strong concrete-like material that soaks up carbon dioxide…
Negative-Emission Construction Material Helps Mitigate Climate
Charles Maddox
March 18, 2022
Mitigating climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world’s population. Now, a team of…
Enzymes power a carbon-sucking alternative to concrete
Charles Maddox
February 10, 2022
Forged with the help of enzymes, a new alternative to concrete pulls in carbon dioxide instead of releasing it…
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Chemical Catalyst Creates Regenerating Concrete
Charles Maddox
June 16, 2021
Behind only water, concrete is the second most widely used substance in the world. The 2.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide…
Self-healing concrete could multiply lifespans of structures
Charles Maddox
June 15, 2021
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are using an enzyme found in red blood cells to create…