In line with achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and limiting global warming to 1.5oC above pre-industrial levels, the UN has announced a new plan to decarbonize the construction sector, traditionally one of the most polluting industries globally.
Electron microscopes are widely employed in laboratories worldwide to investigate structures too small to see with optical microscopes alone. Current trends are influencing the direction and growth of the market for electron microscopes, especially in the life sciences sector.
Concrete is the most commonly used construction material in the world, but its use comes with some key environmental, technical, and durability issues. Now, Mimicrete, a start-up based in the UK, has unveiled proprietary self-healing concrete with the aim of improving the sustainability of construction.
Mitigating urban heat and its effects on health and energy consumption is a key challenge in a rapidly urbanizing world. Now, Israeli company SolCold has unveiled a new and innovative solution: solar-powered coatings with passive cooling capabilities.
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM,) has evolved in leaps and bounds in recent decades to become an exciting emerging manufacturing technology in multiple industries. This article will explore metal printing, which is revolutionizing the landscape of additive manufacturing.