Interesting Engineering on MSN5 小时
New mortar mix cuts building heat loss by 55%, uses recycled plastic, aerogel
The team created the mortar by replacing a portion of natural sand with a mixture of silica aerogel particles and shredded PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic. Silica aerogel is already ...
Science Daily22 小时
New environmentally-friendly mortar reduces heat loss
A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed.
Tech Xplore on MSN1 天
Innovative mortar blend uses recycled plastic to enhance insulation and cut waste
A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel that improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed ...
The secret trick to match brick mortar
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 ...
Hartford Courant26 天
Ask the Builder: The secret trick to match brick mortar
powdered Portland cement, lime and some other ingredients; and water. Sand is the most abundant ingredient in the mix. The powdered cement and lime are the glue that holds the sand together and ...