... reports DevonLive. Researchers from the University of Exeter have developed a technique that incorporates graphene into concrete.
The construction industry’s carbon footprint is a major concern with the world’s rapid move to a largely urban population. Already cement production accounts for around 7% of global carbon emissions.
Researchers from the University of Exeter developed a technique that uses nanoengineering technology to incorporate graphene into concrete.
"By including graphene we can reduce the amount of materials required to make concrete by around 50% leading to a significant reduction of carbon emissions."
Further details can be found in The Guardian: Graphene 'a game-changer' in making building with concrete greener. The University of Exeter research is contained in a paper entitled "Ultrahigh Performance nanoengineered Graphene-Concrete Composites for Multifunctional Applications".
