Incorporating a phase-change material into concrete, researchers have created a self-heating material that can melt snow and ice for up to 10 hours without using salt or shovels. The novel material could reduce the need for plowing and salting and help preserve the integrity of road surfaces.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Concrete, Phase change material, Snow, Road, Drexel University

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