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Green Scene: A new type of concrete that acts as a battery

Imagine a future where the walls of your home don’t just hold up the roof they store electricit...

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10.00 17 Dec 2025


Green Scene: A new type of concrete that acts as a battery


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Imagine a future where the walls of your home don’t just hold up the roof they store electricity. Researchers at MIT have created a new type of concrete that acts as a battery, capable of powering everyday household needs. Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland tells us more.

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