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Growing Impact: Low-carbon cement from farm waste (Teaser)

Institute of Energy and the Environment
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Full episode release date: January 1, 2025 Cement, a major component of concrete, is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. Researchers are exploring agricultural waste as a potential alternative to cement, aiming to reduce carbon footprint while also finding new uses for farm byproducts. However, the feasibility and effectiveness of this solution depend on the collaboration between researchers and farming communities. Growing Impact is a podcast by the Institute of Energy and the Environment at Penn State. Each episode explores cutting-edge projects of researchers and scientists who are solving some of the world's most challenging energy and environmental issues. To listen to the podcast, read a transcript, and learn more about this and other projects, please visit: https://iee.psu.edu/podcast ...more
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Growing Impact: Low-carbon cement from farm waste (Teaser)
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83Views
Dec 92024
Full episode release date: January 1, 2025 Cement, a major component of concrete, is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. Researchers are exploring agricultural waste as a potential alternative to cement, aiming to reduce carbon footprint while also finding new uses for farm byproducts. However, the feasibility and effectiveness of this solution depend on the collaboration between researchers and farming communities. Growing Impact is a podcast by the Institute of Energy and the Environment at Penn State. Each episode explores cutting-edge projects of researchers and scientists who are solving some of the world's most challenging energy and environmental issues. To listen to the podcast, read a transcript, and learn more about this and other projects, please visit: https://iee.psu.edu/podcast

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Institute of Energy and the Environment

213 subscribers