Tag: construction materials
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East African Portland Cement Expands to Challenge Africa’s Cement Majors
Overview of the Expansion East African Portland Cement (EAPC) has announced a $200 million expansion project aimed at dramatically increasing its production capacity and elevating its status among Africa’s cement majors. The plan envisions lifting annual output from about 1.3 million tonnes to nearly 4 million tonnes over the next three years, a near fourfold…
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New multifunctional flame-retardant, antibacterial polyurethane foam advances fire safety and hygiene
Groundbreaking multifunctional foam blends fire safety with hygiene A recent study has unveiled a novel multifunctional polyurethane foam that not only resists flames and suppresses smoke but also inhibits bacterial growth. By integrating advanced fire-retardant chemistry with antibacterial additives, researchers are pioneering a material that addresses two critical concerns for modern facilities: effective fire safety…