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Scientists Make Stronger Concrete With Human-Waste Biochar
colombiaone.com · 17h · first report
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Scientists in India and the United States have developed a concrete mixture using biochar derived from treated human fecal sludge that showed greater strength than conventional concrete in laboratory tests. The biggest improvement came after 91 days, when replacing 10% of the cement with biochar increased compressive strength by 21% and flexural strength by 42%. […]
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