Researchers have discovered that sulfur dioxide, a major contributor to air pollution, is removed from the air by concrete surfaces. Their findings could be a ...
Ivo Schädler will assume responsibility for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and will join Sika's Group Management. He succeeds Paul Schuler, who...
Autogenous shrinkage is a major concern in early age cracking of high performance concrete. Low water-to-binder ratio and incorporation of supplementary cementitious...
Researchers have developed a novel building material that combines concrete with another material. In tests, they have been able to demonstrate improved properties, ...
If diesel soot is deposited on buildings, colour changes and unwanted black crusts can occur. A remedy is provided by self-cleaning systems based on TiO2 coatings....
Global coatings company Hempel is investing in a new research and development centre focused solely on passive fire protection coatings. Located just outside ...
In the course of the systematic re-evaluation of all available biocidal active substances which is being carried out under the biocidal products regulation, it ...
Sika is setting up production in Africa and is opening a concrete admixtures factory. Plans are already being made to add a mortar products manufacturing line. ...
Does a copolymerised hexadecyldimethylpropylmethacrylamide have the ability to act as wide temperature range cement retarder? Seven researchers worked together...
Palm oil fuel ash is a waste material generated in power plants as a result of the combustion of palm oil industry waste for the generation of electricity. ...
Environmentally friendly repair materials with reduced carbon footprint have been in great demand by the construction industry worldwide. Cement-free geopolymer ...
Chinese researchers have studied the applicability of bactericides to prevent microbial corrosion of concrete. For a comprehensive evaluation, five different...
