Researchers have developed a novel solution for trapping carbon in concrete by blending a sustainable, easy-to-grow green seaweed into the industrial batter that makes cement, all without reducing its ...

Literally and figuratively, cement is the glue that holds our cities together. Each year, humans use more than four billion tons of this material — the key ingredient in concrete — to build homes and ...

This strange white paste might not look like much, but it might help solve the sand shortage, while making the cement manufacturing process capture carbon dioxide instead of emitting it. Scientists at ...

A new material made of seawater, carbon dioxide, and electricity could give the construction industry a much-needed climate upgrade. Developed by researchers at Northwestern University, the paste-like ...

The company received an $87 million grant from the Department of Energy to build out a demonstration facility that will produce 30,000 tons per year of more-sustainable cement. Sublime Systems has ...

The startup is using waste materials and alternative fuels to make cement, slashing greenhouse gas emissions in a polluting industry. Cement is one of the most used materials on the planet, and the ...

Our world is built of concrete. Durable and cheap, it’s the construction material of choice for buildings, bridges and tunnels. But its ubiquity means it has a huge environmental impact. Concrete is ...