Experts at technology university ETH Zurich and research institute Empa have developed a process that uses the mineral struvite to convert sawdust into a recyclable, non-combustible composite material ...

Scientists often talk about fungi in ‘iceberg’ terms, in that what you see above the surface is a small fraction of what lies beneath. Dig into the dirt below a mushroom cup and you’re likely to find ...

This paper presents a numerical investigation into the fire endurance of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)-strengthened columns, shielded with fire-resistant materials, in piloti-type reinforced ...

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