The concrete world that surrounds us owes its shape and durability to chemical reactions that start when ordinary Portland cement is mixed with water. Now, MIT scientists have demonstrated a way to ...

Hydrophobic cement-based materials are a primary focus in current research due to their potential applications. Nevertheless, the presence of a hydrophobic layer often impedes the hydration process, ...

Concrete can be formed into anything, including these “faux-stone” walls at a new residential development in New Canaan, Conn. When the mixture cools, the party is over and what remains are solid ...

One September day, it started to snow inside MIT's Pierce Laboratory. Researchers depressurized a tank of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), instantly freezing it and releasing solid flakes. These were ...

Energy conservation and emission reduction are crucial for the cement industry to meet “carbon peak” and “carbon neutrality” targets, with a particular emphasis on grinding aids. The impact of ...