A world-first project to create ‘self healing concrete’ using treated sludge, will not only automatically repair cracked sewer pipelines, but also help the environment by reusing waste that normally ends up in landfill.
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Super Sticky: Johns Hopkins APL Creates Strong, Fast, Waterproof Adhesive
APL created an additive to turn commercial glue into a rapidly curing underwater adhesive that is effective on a range of surfaces, including aluminum, stainless steel, glass and plastic. The adhesive performed best on untreated aluminum surfaces with a high bonding strength of approximately 400 pounds in 60 seconds.