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- Carbon fibres made from algaeResearchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) developed a way to make carbon fibres, often used as reinforcement for materials, from algal oil,…
- Studio Wynd: Using carbon fibres in furnitureWith their high tensile strength and low weight, carbon fibres are popular in aerospace, competition sports and the military. Studio Wynd uses carbon fibres…
- Climate-Based Model Could Support Wider Use of Low-Carbon ConcreteResearchers at ETH Zurich have developed a modelling approach that predicts the service life of reinforced concrete using local weather data. The method could…
- Carbon-Neutral Concrete Bridge Shows New Direction for Structural MaterialsIn Rosmalen, the Netherlands, construction company Heijmans and materials innovator Paebbl have completed what they describe as the world’s first pedestrian bridge made with…
- Farmers Growing Building Materials Earn Millions in Carbon CreditsA new initiative in the Netherlands is rewarding farmers who grow natural fibre crops for construction—such as hemp, flax, straw, and elephant grass—with millions…
- A new step toward carbon-storing concreteCement production is one of the most carbon-intensive industrial processes worldwide, responsible for about 8% of global CO₂ emissions. Researchers from Hefei University of…
- 3D Printed Concrete Blocks Capture Carbon: A Sustainable Innovation for ConstructionScientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed a groundbreaking 3D concrete printing method that actively captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO₂).…
- Turning carbon dioxide back into coalResearchers from RMIT University in Australia used liquid metals to turn carbon dioxide back into coal-like solid particles. Current technologies for carbon capture focus…
- Low-Carbon Freshener Inserts Made from Nordic WoodA collaboration between Swedish companies Adsorbi, SmellWell, and Icebug has resulted in a new generation of Freshener Inserts. These inserts are designed to keep…
- The world’s first carbon captured net-zero cementConstruction materials company Heidelberg Materials introduces what they say is the world’s first carbon captured net-zero cement. Called evoZero, the cement makes use of…
- New biobased material to capture carbonResearchers from Chalmers University of Technology and Stockholm University in Sweden developed a new, low cost and biobased material to capture carbon. In order…
- Carbon-Free Aluminium Enters Consumer PackagingAlcoa, Ball and Unilever have joined forces to launch the first use of ELYSIS carbon-free aluminium in personal and home care packaging. The partnership…
- Resource-Efficient Engineered Wood Reduces Carbon Emissions in ConstructionSustainable construction increasingly focuses on resource efficiency. Material selection plays a key role in lowering the environmental impact of building projects. Recent research highlights…
- The world’s first 3D printed carbon fibre bicycle frameThe company Arevo, developer of digital additive manufacturing technologies, created software that allowed for the world’s first 3D printed carbon fibre bicycle frame, at…
- Project CARBON Advances Scalable Biobased Insulation For Housing RenovationThe Netherlands faces the challenge of improving the energy performance of 2.5 million homes. Although biobased insulation materials are technically suitable for this task,…
- A ceramic planter made with biochar to trap carbonIn a collaboration between US-based companies OurCarbon, Break, and Sum Studio created a ceramic planter made with biochar, which traps greenhouse gasses. Developed by…
- Turning Rubber Waste Into Carbon-Capturing MaterialsResearchers at the University of St Andrews have developed two new methods to recycle nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). This material is widely used in…
- Eco-Friendly Desert Sand Bricks Offer Low-Carbon Alternative To Portland CementResearchers at the University of Sharjah have developed sustainable bricks made from desert sand and alkali-activated binders. The innovation offers a lower-carbon alternative to…
- Carbon-Negative Building Material Offers Alternative to ConcreteResearchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a carbon-negative building material that could change how we construct buildings. The innovation, published in the…
- 3D Printed Carbon Fibre Instruments Push the Boundaries of Material InnovationForte3D, a US company working with advanced 3D printing, has launched what it calls the first fully 3D-printed carbon fibre cello and violin. The…
- Low-carbon Housing Materials for Sustainable Urban LivingIn Paris’ 19th arrondissement, architectural firm MAO Architectes has created a forward-thinking residential building that blends low-carbon housing materials with traditional craftsmanship. This 15-unit…
- Sugarcrete School Project Demonstrates Potential for Low-Carbon Housing ApplicationsIn northern India, a recently completed school building constructed from Sugarcrete has become the first full-scale prototype of this emerging low-carbon material. Sugarcrete, developed…
- Toward Carbon Neutrality: A More Sustainable Concrete BrickThe construction industry accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, making sustainability a critical concern for architects, builders, and manufacturers. Addressing this challenge…
- A shoe with a midsole made from carbon emissionsSwiss sports brand On developed what they say is the first shoe with an midsole made from carbon emission. Called Cloudprime, the shoe's midsole…
