A new phase-change concrete capable of melting ice and snow could revolutionize our roadways and walkways.
A new type of phase-change concrete could completely revolutionize how we handle icy conditions. That’s because the new concrete is capable of melting ice and snow, removing the need to use salt or shoveling. Scientists have created a new self-heating material that could heavily reduce the amount of plowing and salting needed to keep roadways safe. As it stands, more than 70% of roads are within snowy regions, the US Department of Transportation claims.
But it also isn’t the first time we’ve seen researchers doing cool things outside the box with concrete. We’ve also seen energy-storing concrete capable of holding onto unused energy and then releasing it when it is needed. The main goal of phase-change concrete is to keep the surface temperature of the concrete above freezing. This makes it harder for snow and ice to accumulate on the surface. The researchers also used a material known as paraffin.
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