Sustainable pigment production

The role played by colored concrete in modern architecture is becoming increasingly important. The many large and smaller structures erected in the recent past bear testimony to this development. These include structures of international significance, such as the Soccer-City Stadium in the South African metropolis of Johannesburg, as well as architectural milestones of regional importance, such as the Double Gymnasium in Landshut in the German state of Bavaria. Another impressive example is the “Memorial Du Camp de Rivesaltes,” which we present in detail in this issue of BFT International in...

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Issue 07/2018 LANXESS

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