While salt is one of the most effective ways to melt ice, it’s not always a good option for concrete walks and driveways. That’s because rock salt can corrode the surface of concrete, causing it to ...

As winter season leans in with its icy grip, it's easy for homeowners reach for rock salt to de-ice their concrete surfaces; however, salt isn’t the best choice—it can cause concrete damage, harm ...

Incorporating a phase-change material into concrete, researchers have created a self-heating material that can melt snow and ice for up to 10 hours without using salt or shovels. The novel material ...