"Scientists develop eco‑friendly bricks using desert sand to replace carbon-heavy Portland cement"#US #USA #America #Portland
Scientists develop eco‑friendly bricks using desert sand to replace carbon-heavy Portland cementScientists at the University of Sharjah report that they have successfully transformed desert sand into construction bricks that are more sustainable than conventional cement or fired-clay bricks. Their innovation heralds a promising alternative to Portland cement, which accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
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