Bacteria binds sand into building-grade cement
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While sand is an important component in many construction materials, it’s not suitable for most building purposes all on its own. But if its grains could stick together, it could become a solid building material, offering an alternative to conventional cement. This is exactly what researchers at ETH Zurich have been working on. Continue Reading Category: Materials , Engineering Tags: ETH Zurich , Sand , Concrete , Building and Construction , Bacteria
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