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June 5, 2025
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Low-grade clay cuts concrete’s carbon footprint: study
SYDNEY, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Low-grade clay, previously overlooked in construction, can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of concrete, a new Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) have created a process that converts low-grade clays into a cement substitute, addressing significant environmental concerns in construction.
- 20 percent of traditional cement can be replaced, improving concrete's compressive strength by 15 percent and reducing porosity by 41 percent.
- Lead author Roshan Jayathilakage emphasized the efficiency of their method in lowering fuel use.
- The demand for kaolin is projected to reach 6 billion U.S. dollars by 2032, potentially creating new markets for illite clay.
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