CAOXY Deteriorating Concrete (IMAGE)

Drexel University

CAOXY Deteriorating Concrete

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A compound, called CAOXY, that forms when road salt interacts with concrete is behind the deterioration of road surfaces and the formation of potholes. Drexel University researchers are trying to thwart CAOXY formation using a special kind of bacteria.

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