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2 weeks ago | 
azom.com | Lexie Corner |Nidhi Dhull
Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent article published in PubMed describes an internal pneumatic shuttering method designed to improve aerosol printing (AP) for the fabrication of three-dimensional (3D) microstructures. The approach enables layer-by-layer construction using dot modulation with diameters ranging from 20 to 144 µm.
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3 weeks ago | 
azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Nidhi Dhull
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesNew biomimetic design offers extended in vivo monitoring of blood chemistry, overcoming long-standing challenges like biofouling. In a recent study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers unveiled a biomimetic sensor design modeled on the mucosal lining of the human gut.
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3 weeks ago | 
azobuild.com | Bethan Davies |Nidhi Dhull
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesA research team from Graz University of Technology has proposed a bold new concept that involves integrating selected microorganisms into façade coatings to create “living tattoos” for buildings. These microbial coatings not only bring walls to life visually and functionally, but they also offer environmental benefits like surface protection, carbon storage, and pollution filtration.
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3 weeks ago | 
azobuild.com | Bethan Davies |Nidhi Dhull
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesIn a significant advance for sustainable construction, researchers have combined machine learning and probabilistic life cycle assessment (PLCA) to accurately predict the carbon emissions of magnesium silicate hydrate cement (MSHC), offering a powerful new tool for evaluating its potential as a low-carbon alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). The teams' findings were recently published in Smart Construction. Why MSHC?
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3 weeks ago | 
azobuild.com | Bethan Davies |Nidhi Dhull
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesResearchers have developed a magnetically driven cement-based grouting material (MDCGM) that significantly improves the repair of cracks in underwater concrete structures. Published in Scientific Reports, the study outlines how the material’s fluidity and mechanical performance were optimized using response surface methodology (RSM) and validated through experimental testing and modeling.
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3 weeks ago | 
azom.com | Lexie Corner |Nidhi Dhull
Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent article in the Journal of Polymer Science presents a multilayer film made of polyethylene (PE) and ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH). The structure places PE on the outer layers and EVOH on the inner layer. The film is designed for use in pressurized stratospheric balloons, with an emphasis on improved helium permeability. The study also investigates how each material contributes to the molecular mobility of the multilayer system.
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3 weeks ago | 
azobuild.com | Bethan Davies |Nidhi Dhull
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesA new study in Nature Communications finds that scaling up the use of mass timber products—especially cross-laminated timber (CLT)—could significantly increase global carbon storage and promote more sustainable forest management. As the world races to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 °C or 2 °C by 2100, decarbonizing both industrial systems and the built environment is critical. One promising strategy lies in rethinking the materials we use to construct buildings.
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4 weeks ago | 
azobuild.com | Bethan Davies |Nidhi Dhull
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesA new study published in Sustainability demonstrates that machine learning (ML) algorithms can reliably predict the compressive strength of concrete incorporating waste ground glass powder (GGP) as a partial cement replacement; an important step toward more sustainable construction practices. BackgroundRecycling waste glass into GGP helps reduce landfill waste and the carbon footprint of cement production, making it an attractive option for greener construction.
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1 month ago | 
azobuild.com | Bethan Davies |Nidhi Dhull
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesResearchers have developed a sustainable mortar blend that resists microbial growth by incorporating ginger and ornamental rock waste. This blend offers a promising alternative to conventional coatings in humid environments. Published in Sustainability, the study explored how these natural additives can enhance the mechanical strength and microbiological resistance of cement-based mortars.
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1 month ago | 
azobuild.com | Bethan Davies |Nidhi Dhull
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesResearchers have developed a more precise method to identify and monitor shear crack development in concrete using acoustic emission analysis across multiple stress conditions. Published in Scientific Reports, the study analyzes how shear cracks form and evolve by capturing acoustic emission (AE) signals during direct shear, compression shear, and three-point bending tests.
