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These two articles show what scientists at the University of Arizona and the University of Utah are doing with one “low tech” material: Concrete. There’s more to it than you might think.
Inventor Jinhong Zhang, associate professor of mining and geological engineering in the University of Arizona’s College of Engineering, has developed a new substitute for concrete that has a number of advantages over traditional Portland cement.
Source: Concrete Substitute, a UA Startup, Brings Advantages
Modern marine concrete structures crumble within decades, but 2,000-year-old Roman piers and breakwaters endure, and many are stronger than when they were first constructed.
Source: http://insights.globalspec.com/article/5748/as-sea-levels-rise-roman-concrete-may-offer-lessons
Mr. Dragone has spent the past twenty years as an acting/consulting CFO for a number of start-ups in a wide range of industries. Peter’s prior experience is that of a serial entrepreneur, managing various start-up and turnaround projects. He was a co-founder of Keurig, Inc.
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