Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a novel mortar that incorporates recycled plastic and silica aerogel, ...

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel that improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed ...

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed ...

Sand is the most abundant ingredient in the mix. The powdered cement and lime are the glue that holds the sand together and allows the mortar to bond to each brick (or concrete block, stone or other ...

Scientists have come up with a new environmentally-friendly building material that could reduce heating and cooling bills.

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --With the aim of turning 20,000 tonnes of used sand from Scania's foundry into mortar instead of landfill at construction material producer Weber ...

Standard mortar is a combination of three ingredients: sand; powdered Portland cement, lime and some other ingredients; and water. Sand is the most abundant ingredient in the mix. The powdered ...