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#SodiumLignosulphonate SLS For construction chemical,concrete admixture Water Reducing Agent: It is widely used as a water reducing agent in concrete admixtures. It enhances the fluidity of concrete without increasing water content, improving workability and reducing water requirements. Binder: Sodium lignosulfonate acts as a binder in various applications such as pelletizing, where it helps in binding fine particles together to form pellets. This property is particularly useful in industries like agriculture and pharmaceuticals. Dispersant: It serves as an effective dispersant in industries such as ceramics, where it disperses solid particles to prevent agglomeration and improve the consistency of slurries and suspensions. Adhesion: In addition to binding, it also provides adhesive properties, making it useful in applications where adhesion strength is required, such as in the production of animal feed pellets. Environmentally Friendly: Sodium lignosulfonate is derived from natural lignin, which is a byproduct of the paper industry. It is biodegradable and poses minimal environmental impact compared to synthetic alternatives. Cost-effective: It is relatively inexpensive compared to other additives with similar functionalities, making it economically viable for various industrial applications. For inquiry contact me : +8615898752659

Friends, we invite you to read and share my new article on “Recycling of Construction and Demolition Waste as precursors in alkaline cements activated with thermochemically processed sodium silicate from beer bottles”. A circular economy strategy that involves the construction industry and urban waste; Recently published in “Journal of Cleaner Production” a high-impact journal worldwide. The corresponding patent is already filed at the IMPI. I leave you the DOI: https://lnkd.in/ekhjXnHK

🌍♻️ Did you know that paper sacks can support the European cement industry in going #circular? Thanks to their performance and high #efficiency, paper sacks are widely used for #cement and other building materials. Three billion paper sacks were placed on the European market in 2023. However, few of them are currently collected and recycled – a great potential for change. In our recent article in World Cement, we explain why and how #recycling paper sacks can contribute to the European cement #industry’s path towards a circular #economy and its net-zero target. 💪 #sackkraftpaper #kraftpaper

A good use of plastic waste materials is by using in building materials! 

Screening Handling - disposing of the solids removed by the inlet screening. Screening is the initial step in wastewater treatment, designed to remove large, solid objects that could damage equipment or hinder the overall process. Common solids removed through screening include:  * Large debris: Sticks, stones, branches, and other natural materials.  * Household items: Rags, diapers, wipes, sanitary products, and plastic items.  * Industrial waste: Metal scraps, food waste, and other industrial byproducts.  * Organic matter: Leaves, grass clippings, and other plant matter. These materials are typically captured by metal bars or screens with varying spacing depending on the desired level of filtration. SAVECO Environmental Limited SAVECO® WAMGROUP®

Let's not sugarcoat it… 🙅 Living in the past is not going to inspire innovation or help us drive our industry forward! In years gone by, PU concrete with antimicrobial additives has been touted as the industry gold standard for food & beverage applications, marketing health benefits. Research by International Living Future Institute and the development of the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List has overturned this old-hat thinking! Beyond antimicrobials marketed with health benefits, phthalates and VOCs make the list of harmful substances. What is the Red List & what is its purpose? 🤔 🔍 Identifies materials that pose serious health and environmental risks 🚫 Advocates for the complete phase-out of harmful substances 🍃 Serves as a crucial tool in aiming for sustainable materials 🔁 Evolves with each new version of the LBC Standard Learn more about the Red List, its future impact on manufacturing in the construction industry, and how Vebro Polymers' new vebrocrete polyurethane concrete range complies here: https://lnkd.in/dbMmg-5H #innovation #resinflooring #foodflooring #puconcrete Robert Gray Rebekah Jones Mark Verinder FCA Jon Morris Claire Schofield Mark Ingram Linsey Caroline

A concrete paper to clear all doubts! 🪨 A good read for all the carbon removal nerds out there. Especially for anyone involved in CDR Standards, CDR buyers, LCA experts and National Standard Organisations. We need a strong alignment to scale up this technology to the next level! Reach out to ecoLocked or the European Biochar Industry Consortium (EBI)(or to me) if you have questions, remarks, feedback or want to learn more!

#𝐋𝐎𝐆_𝐍𝐎_𝟑𝟖 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 Latest research on the chemical compatibility of additives in asphalt binders, with a focus on using recycled plastics as modifiers. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: 🔹 Examined two types of polyethylene plastics (𝐏𝐄-𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐄-𝟐) for their interaction with asphalt binders using Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP). 🔹 Found that 𝐏𝐄-𝟏 demonstrated better compatibility, effective dispersion, and improved binder performance, especially when combined with co-modifiers. 🔹 𝐏𝐄-𝟐, while offering some stiffness enhancements, faced challenges like poor dispersion and potential phase separation. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: The use of waste plastics in asphalt has immense potential for environmental benefits, reducing landfill burdens and supporting sustainable infrastructure. However, as our study underscores, understanding the chemical compatibility of materials is crucial for achieving durable and high-performing pavements. This research bridges material science with practical engineering, providing a pathway to optimize 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 without compromising quality or performance. #𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 #𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 #𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 #𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 #𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 #𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 #𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 #𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 #𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

Siniat’s metal framing products are a good example of “#circular products” and the closed loop usage model. End-of-life refers to the end of a product’s life cycle. In the case of building products, this stage is often the #deconstruction of the building it was installed in. According to the 2018 National Waste Report, we know that an average of 90% of the metal products produced in Australia are recycled at end-of-life by factories that produce new steel that then goes back into the loop. Siniat uses BlueScope steel with 25% #recycled content to make our products. We have also made significant progress in the reduction of the scrap we generate on site, with 50% less waste compared to 2016. All on-site waste we generate in the manufacture of our metal products is recycled. #Circularity is one of the pillars of the Etex Road to Sustainability 2030, and an important part of our sustainability strategy. To find out more the life cycle of Sinat products and their environmental impact, download our Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for plasterboard and metal framing from our website https://lnkd.in/gTFZYcb9.