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New mix could double concrete's carbon uptake - Purdue University

Researchers new recipe for concrete has the potential to cut carbon emissions dramatically, creating building blocks for a better world.

Adding small amounts of nanoscale titanium dioxide to the cement paste that makes up concrete.

Adding only small amounts of nano-titanium dioxide nearly doubles concrete’s absorption of the problematic greenhouse gas. 


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