Researchers at Drexel University have developed self-heating concrete that can melt snow and prevent ice formation, reducing the need for snow removal and salting.
This innovation could revolutionize infrastructure resilience and energy efficiency in cold regions. They achieved this by incorporating low-temperature liquid paraffin, a phase-change material, into the concrete, allowing it to release heat when temperatures drop.
This innovative material contributes to environmental sustainability and cost savings for infrastructure maintenance by reducing reliance on snow removal techniques and salt usage.