Carrots n' beets used to strengthen concrete

It was just back in April that we heard about how scientists had made concrete stronger and more eco-friendly by adding graphene to it. Now, researchers at Britain's Lancaster University are reporting that they've achieved even better results using less-expensive "nano platelets" derived from root vegetable fibers... Continue Reading Carrots n' beets used to strengthen concrete Category: Materials Tags: Cement Concrete Construction Environmentally-friendly Lancaster University Vegetables Related Articles: Genetically engineered probiotics to turn vegetables into cancer-killing agents 3D-printable AstroGro system to foster astronauts' green thumbs Australian scientists brew up broccoli latte Cognitive decline may be slowed by leafy greens Need another reason to eat your broccoli? Science just found one Creating a broccoli for all seasons to hedge against climate change