Graphene-reinforced concrete offers a stronger, more durable option
Concrete isn’t the sexiest building material, made up of little more than cement, water, and rocks. It’s neither as strong as steel nor as flexible as wood, but without it our world would look a lot different. From sidewalks to skyscrapers, concrete plays a major role in construction, both inside and out. Now, researchers from the University of Exeter have created a new concrete production technique that reinforces the material with graphene....