Vanorio’s lab has found a way to turn crushed volcanic rocks into a new type of cement that naturally grows tiny fibers inside—similar to how rocks form in nature.
Crushed basalt, an abundant and low-cost volcanic rock byproduct from mining and construction, could save Australian farmers a large ... Australian scientists trial volcanic rock for sustainable farming.
Cheap volcanic rock that languishes in open-cut mines and quarries could transform Australia's farming sector as a natural fertilizer, boosting crop yields and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.