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WONDERS OF CHEMISTRY

Growing living bricks

Scientists are bringing new life to the construction industry through the creation of ‘living bricks’ — a combination of sand, gelatin and bacteria. Not only do they match the strength of cement-based mortar, they can also reproduce

This ‘Wonders of chemistry’ links to the following A-level topics:

■ green chemistry

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