Clay Technology

Increased pressure has been placed on the UK clay brick sector to improve its resource and energy efficiency in a drive to reduce carbon emissions. Kevin Goodison, Product Specialist at LIMAB UK, explains how a near-infrared moisture gauge can accurately and reliably measure moisture levels in an effort to achieve this goal.

Lignocellulosic fibres reduce the carbon footprint and enhance durability of lightweight foamed concrete.

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By replacing lime-flux with used cement paste for steel recycling, the resulting slag could, in turn, create a zero-emissions cement in a closed loop process, propose scientists at the University of Cambridge, UK.

Granite waste could make ceramic tiles with enhanced engineering properties when incorporated at 1,200C.

Bricks made with wastewater could help save clean water to attain circular economy goals.

Diversity in engineering can bring many benefits to the sector, Animesh Anand AIMMM, Engineering Lecturer at Chesterfield College, UK, Vice Chair of the IOM3 Ably Different group, and a member of the IOM3 Ethnic Minorities and Pride groups, discusses the importance promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering.

A British-Australian collaboration has developed a polymer surface coating that offers multifunctional protection for different surfaces and can also capture toxic metal traces.

To mark Mental Health Week in May, Heather Beach at the Healthy Work Company, UK, reflects on mental health first aid in the workplace.

Dr Richard M Oblath FIMMM, Chair of the IOM3 Energy Transition Group, reflects on the dual short- and long-term challenges of energy security and the transition to net-zero.