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Word of the day: Bitumen

Bitumen meaning: From the construction of highways and airport runways to waterproof roofs, a thick black substance called bitumen playx an important role in the construction of modern society.
Although the history of bitumen dates back to the third millennium BC, only little is known about its surface structure. Researchers are now shedding light on the nature of the bitumen surface using ...
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While atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy have provided information on the morphology of bitumen surfaces in the past, it was not known whether surface and chemical composition ...
Rising bitumen prices halt road repair projects in Chennai, causing delays and cancellations, impacting motorists and ...