This can lead to major disruptions and costly repairs. Engineers at RMIT University,Melbourne have come up with a new way to protect concrete pipes—by developing a special coating. This innovative ...
Dr Biplob Pramanik shows the difference between a concrete block coated with his team’s anti-fatberg invention compared to a block without any coating. Will Wright, RMIT University Fatberg ...
Interestingly, this coating is not only effective in preventing fatberg formation but also has self-healing properties. It can repair itself, extending its lifespan and ensuring l ...
The coating is designed to reduce the release of calcium, a key component in fatberg formation, in concrete piping. Fatbergs cause about 40 per cent of sewer blockages in Australia, but their ...
The right coating could stop molten aluminium from sticking to surfaces [Getty Images] Slipperiness ... referring to the fire-resistant paint sometimes applied to concrete structures. And his company ...