Carbon-neutral grouting system using geothermal byproducts (IMAGE)
Caption
This schematic diagram illustrates the typical components of a chemical grouting system, where gel-forming chemicals are applied to the soil to prevent erosion and liquefaction that could threaten the structural integrity. Researchers developed a new type of grout made from a byproduct of geothermal energy harvesting, minimizing carbon emissions linked to grouting.
Credit
Shinya Inazumi from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan
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