A molecule from plants and trees could make our roads and roofs 'greener'

Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 05:00 in Earth & Climate

Construction crews may someday use a plant molecule called lignin in their asphalt and sealant mixtures to help roads and roofs hold up better under various weather conditions. It also could make them more environmentally friendly, according to a researcher today at the 249th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

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