Startup makes astonishing breakthrough that could change highways and homes: 'You want it to last the next 100 years'

Startup makes astonishing breakthrough that could change highways and homes: 'You want it to last the next 100 years'

A startup is turning a familiar climate villain, coal-fired power plants, into an asset that could help clean up concrete and boost its durability. TechCrunch reported PHNX Materials has secured $2.5 million in funding to refine its process and improve road materials by unearthing fly ash from coal plants.  The company aims to replace up to 30% of cement in concrete with the material, which could significantly decrease pollution. In traditional …