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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Potato-Based Materials Could Be the Key to Building Martian Cities"

Scientists from the University of Manchester have developed a new type of concrete called "StarCrete" made of potato starch and material simulating the dust of Mars or the Moon, which is much stronger than regular concrete. The team estimates that 25 kilograms of dehydrated potato starch is needed to make 213 bricks. StarCrete can be made in a regular oven or even a microwave, making it more energy efficient. The production of this material is responsible for 8 percent of carbon dioxide emissions, and StarCrete could be a greener alternative to concrete. The team has created a start-up called DeakinBio to improve StarCrete for space and potential use on Earth.

via IFLScience|

#martian-settlements #potatoes #science-and-technology

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"UK Scientists Develop Twice as Strong 'Cosmic Concrete' for Mars Habitats"

Scientists have created a new material called StarCrete, made from extra-terrestrial dust, potato starch, and a pinch of salt, which is twice as strong as ordinary concrete and could be used to build homes on Mars. StarCrete offers a possible solution to the prohibitively expensive and difficult task of building infrastructure in space. The material can be made in an ordinary oven or microwave at normal ‘home baking’ temperatures, offering reduced energy costs for production. If used on earth, StarCrete could offer a greener alternative to traditional concrete.

via SciTechDaily|

#construction #extra-terrestrial-dust #mars

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Revolutionary 'Cosmic Concrete' for Mars Habitat Construction"

Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a new type of concrete called "StarCrete" that could be used to construct habitats on Mars. The material is made from ordinary starch and simulated extraterrestrial regolith, and could be a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional concrete used on Earth. The surplus starch produced as food for astronauts could be used for construction, simplifying the mission and making it cheaper and more feasible. The compressive strength of the lunar and Martian StarCrete surpasses most other proposed technology solutions despite being a relatively low-energy process.

via Interesting Engineering|

#cosmic-concrete #extraterrestrial-colonies #mars

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Scientists create super-strong 'cosmic concrete' for space habitats"

Scientists from Manchester have developed a new material called StarCrete, made from simulated Martian soil, potato starch, and a pinch of salt, which is twice as strong as ordinary concrete and could be used to build homes on Mars. StarCrete offers a simple and cost-effective solution for building infrastructure in space. The material can also be made in an ordinary oven or microwave at normal 'home baking' temperatures, making it a greener alternative to traditional concrete on Earth.

via Tech Xplore|

#martian-soil #potato-starch #science-and-technology