(AZoBuild)

A pioneering, innovative method that involves the application of nanoengineering technology to include graphene in conventional concrete production has been developed by researchers at the University of Exeter.

When compared to the prevalent concretes, the new composite material is more than four times more water resistant and twice as strong and can be directly used on building sites by the construction industry. All the tested concrete samples are compliant with the British and European construction standards.

Most importantly, the innovative graphene-reinforced concrete material also considerably minimized the carbon footprint of traditional concrete production techniques, rendering it more environment-friendly and sustainable.

The researchers asserted that the new technology could open the door for the incorporation of other nanomaterials into concrete, thereby further modernizing the construction industry across the globe.

The study has been reported on Monday, April 23, 2018, in the Advanced Function Materials journal.