A scanning electron microscope image of gemstone processing waste (IMAGE)

American Institute of Physics

A scanning electron microscope image of gemstone processing waste

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A scanning electron microscope image of gemstone processing waste. Researchers are exploring ways to use gemstone processing waste in cement, reducing the environmental impacts of both industries.

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Xiaowei Ouyang

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