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Used Face Masks Reinforced Concrete Shows 47% Higher Tensile Strength in WSU Study

Used Face Masks Reinforced Concrete Shows 47% Higher Tensile Strength in WSU Study

Washington State University researchers reported in 2022 that incorporating fibers from recycled face masks into concrete improved tensile strength by up to 47% after 28 days. The approach could reduce pandemic-era plastic waste while enhancing construction materials.

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In 2022, Washington researchers turned used face masks into concrete fibers; one test found 47% higher tensile strength after 28 days