Researchers studying salt pollution in the London area are calling on the public to reduce the amount of salt they use this ...

Dropping temperatures and the prospect of snow looming in the forecast have Americans crunching through layers of road salt ...

As winter season leans in with its icy grip, it's easy for homeowners reach for rock salt to de-ice their concrete surfaces; however, salt isn’t the best choice—it can cause concrete damage ...

Self-heating concrete is more resilient to the cycles of freezing and thawing that create potholes and damage roads, Farnam said. And the technology can help cities use less salt. “You want to ...

Lotte Engineering launches carbon dioxide-hardened cement to reduce emissions Lotte Engineering pioneers innovative cement ...

WASHINGTON — When snow arrives alongside freezing temperatures, salt plays a key role in keeping roads clear and ensuring safe travel. However, over time it can cause damage. Salt is widely used ...

While it’s not a danger in and of itself, efflorescence can be linked to excess moisture, mold growth, or poor drainage.

A new, bendable type of concrete being invented at Michigan State University can "self-heal" and "self-heat," potentially ...

salt can increase the movement and concentration of other pollutants in soil, water and pipes, which worsens environmental and public health issues. Chlorides not only corrode metal and concrete ...

Sodium chloride (rock salt or halite) is often used on roads, driveways and sidewalks. It's relatively inexpensive and keeps ice from accumulating on surfaces. It can damage concrete, kill ...

“The concrete can absorb energy from the sun, and then when temperatures drops, near zero, the snow comes in, it will release the heat," Dr. Jin said. That means eliminating the need for ...