Research into new types of concrete, such as those that combine plastics, fine sand, seawater, and construction waste, has been announced by a team headed by Saudi Arabian developer NEOM. The NovusCrete consortium will search for methods to lessen concrete's negative effects on the environment while simultaneously lowering costs, extending its lifespan, and making recycling it easier.

The Saudi Investment Recycling Company, Swiss chemicals manufacturer Sika, the kingdom's Public Investment Fund, and US-based concrete researcher ClimateCrete are among the other team members.

Research into new types of concrete, such as those that combine plastics, fine sand, seawater, and construction waste, has been announced by a team headed by Saudi Arabian developer NEOM. The NovusCrete consortium will search for methods to lessen concrete's negative effects on the environment while simultaneously lowering costs, extending its lifespan, and making recycling it easier. The Saudi Investment Recycling Company, Swiss chemicals manufacturer Sika, the kingdom's Public Investment Fund, and US-based concrete researcher ClimateCrete are among the other team members.

The American Concrete Institute, which has formed a committee to support the use of seawater in concrete, will also collaborate with them. Standardizing the use of seawater and materials like fiber-glass and reinforced polymer rebar is one goal.

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