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Present Insights and Future Prospects on Geomaterials: Introducing the Concept of Technite
Summary
This review introduces the concept of 'technite' as a framework for understanding geomaterials used in construction and engineering, synthesizing recent advances including research on plastic-derived and composite materials within built environments.
Following the success of the first edition of the Special Issue “Geomaterials: Latest Advances in Materials for Construction and Engineering Applications”, this second edition has followed the same course, confirming that research on geomaterials is more active than ever [...]
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