Researchers aim to use seafood waste to improve concrete

Somayeh Nassiri and Li Hui measure the properties of cement formulas that contain nanoparticles of chitin
Somayeh Nassiri and Li Hui measure the properties of cement formulas that contain nanoparticles of chitin

WSU researchers have received a Department of Energy (DOE) grant to use seafood waste from shrimp and crab shells to improve concrete.

The work could lead to more durable concrete and in doing so, reduce the significant carbon emissions that go into concrete production. Led by Somayeh Nassiri, assistant professor, Michael Wolcott, Regents Professor, and Hui Li, research assistant professor in the Composite Materials and Engineering Center, the interdisciplinary team also includes researchers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratories. [Read more]