Bacteria binds sand into building-grade cement

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A robotic arm sprays a mix of sand and bacteria onto a surface – one of two methods proposed by the scientists

While sand is an important component in many construction materials, it’s not suitable for most building purposes all on its own. But if its grains could stick together, it could become a solid building material, offering an alternative to conventional cement. This is exactly what researchers at ETH Zurich have been working on.

Category: Materials, Engineering

Tags: ETH Zurich, Sand, Concrete, Building and Construction, Bacteria