Rice concrete can cut greenhouse emissions

Courtesy MSNBC.com: Environment  Tue, 07/07/2009 - 13:47

Rice husks form cases around edible kernels of rice.<br /><br />These husks could be used as a concrete substitute, which in turn could reduce carbon dioxide emissions related to cement production.A new way of processing rice husks for use in concrete could lead to a boom in green construction.




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