It is non-plastic with a high shrinkage limit ... ensuring that each component is well distributed within the concrete matrix. After mixing, the fresh concrete is poured into molds for casting.

On Earth, 3D printing can fabricate, layer by layer, thousands of things, from replacement hips to hammers to homes. These devices take raw materials, such as plastic, concrete or metal, and deposit ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering a redo of the state's landmark plastic packaging and extended producer responsibility law, citing concerns about costs for businesses and families.

A recent study explores the potential of integrating surface-modified silica aerogel and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic to develop a cement-based thermal insulation mortar with ...

After freezing, the bacteria were dried and then stored in resealable plastic bags ... dried bacteria could be used to cement sand in 3D-printed cylindrical molds. The researchers prepared ...

After freezing, the bacteria were dried and then stored in resealable plastic bags. Sucrose-treated S. pasteurii remained viable for at least three months. Further laboratory testing showed that the ...