Researchers at RMIT have created a groundbreaking building material based on the lattice-like skeleton of deep-sea sponges. This innovative material, recently published in Composite Structures, is lightweight yet strong, promising to reduce the reliance on steel and concrete in construction. Such materials have a substantial environmental footprint, prompting the search for alternatives. With this new invention, buildings could be made sturdier without the excessive use of traditional materials, presenting a significant advancement for sustainable architecture.
The new material, inspired by the deep-sea sponge, presents a promising alternative to traditional construction materials like steel and concrete, potentially reducing environmental impacts.
Developed by RMIT engineers, this innovative building material leverages millions of years of evolutionary design to enhance strength, resilience, and sustainability in construction.
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