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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 ...
Microwave-to-optics transduction: Research demonstrates readout technique for superconducting qubits
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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.