Researchers make game-changing discovery that could revolutionize construction: 'Substantial potential'

Researchers make game-changing discovery that could revolutionize construction: 'Substantial potential'

Scientists at Egypt's Mansoura University are part chefs, part geologists, and part engineers as they develop a geopolymer concrete mix that puts to use a couple of troublesome waste streams — without cement.  The team is experimenting with a variety of quarry powders, ground plastic, and crumb rubber with the goal of delivering a sustainable, better-performing product compared to cement-based slurries, according to an abstract published by Scie…