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Renewable energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient materials
Our paper on carbon/cement supercapacitors is published in PNAS. We have created a “supercapacitor” made of ancient, abundant materials,...


Cementing CO2 into C-S-H
Our paper on early stage carbonation of cement is published in PNAS Nexus. Concrete contributes significantly to global CO2 emissions....


Why was Roman concrete so durable?
Our study on the mechanisms behind the self-healing properties of ancient Roman concrete is published in Science Advances. An unexpected...


MIT Opens Learning for Refugees
Continue reading: https://fnl.mit.edu/march-april-2022/mit-opens-learning-for-refugees/


MIT ReACT welcomes first Afghan cohort to its largest-yet certificate program
Empowering a global community of learners in displacement. MIT Open Learning Publication Date: March 8, 2022 Through the championing...


Visualizing cement hydration on a molecular level
Imaging technique could enable new pathways for reducing concrete’s hefty carbon footprint, as well as for 3-D printing of concrete....


2,050-year-old Roman tomb offers insights on ancient concrete resilience
New research on ancient Roman concrete inspires durable and sustainable modern constructions. Department of Civil and Environmental...

Refugee learners aim to lift up their communities
MIT Refugee Action Hub celebrates the graduation of its third and largest cohort yet. MIT Open Learning Publication Date: October 11,...


Technique reveals deeper insights into the makeup of nacre, a natural material
Discovery could lead to new designs for improved and more sustainable materials inspired by nature. Department of Civil and Environmental...


The Temple Scroll: Reconstructing an ancient manufacturing practice
Study of Dead Sea Scroll sheds light on a lost ancient parchment-making technology. MIT Spotlight Read more Science Advances original...
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