UAE turns desert sand into construction bricks using a new method developed by scientists that doesn't need additional heat to harden and could reduce cement imports

Researchers in the UAE have developed construction bricks using abundant desert sand and alkali-activated binders instead of conventional Portland cement. The laboratory-made bricks hardened under ambient conditions without additional heating and showed promising durability, including resistance to sulfate exposure, potentially offering a lower-energy alternative for construction.

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