PVC

Interesting facts

While expensive prosthetics remain out of reach for many people, a deaf inventor from Fortaleza lost his arm in a work accident and created a functional prosthetic using scrap, PVC, and household parts.

Flavia Marinho 15/05/2026 at 22:07

An engineer explains why kitchen drains should use reinforced-series PVC piping; the gray piping withstands effluents up to 70°C from the machine and boiling water in the sink, resists impact better, and prevents cracks and problems that can arise in 2 or 3 years.

Carla Teles 24/04/2026 at 21:03

Pesquisadores desenvolveram um catalisador de ferro ativado por luz solar capaz de transformar PVC, PET, PP e qualquer outro tipo de plástico comum em vinagre, o ácido acético, composto usado na indústria química e energética, sem emissão adicional de dióxido de carbono

Science and Technology

Researchers Develop Solar-Light-Activated Iron Catalyst Capable of Transforming PVC, PET, and PP Plastics into Vinegar and Promising to Turn Industrial Waste into Valuable Raw Material Worldwide

Flavia Marinho 24/02/2026 at 08:09

Adeus telha cara: especialista ensina como fazer cobertura de garagem com tubos e chapas de PVC e reduzir gastos na obra sem abrir mão da proteção contra sol e chuva

Goodbye Expensive Roof: Expert Teaches How to Build a Garage Roof Using PVC Pipes and Reduce Construction Costs Without Sacrificing Protection Against Sun and Rain

Valdemar Medeiros 22/02/2026 at 12:38

cimento queimado no forro para teto une acabamento durável, controla umidade e valoriza o teto com visual moderno e manutenção simples.

Meet The New Darling Of Renovations: Burnt Cement That Reduced Costs, Eliminated Mold And Leaks, Dispensed With Plaster And PVC, Created A Sophisticated Industrial Look, And Became The New Silent Trick For Those Wanting A High-End Appearance For Their Home On A Budget

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 07/02/2026 at 20:25

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Why Do Many Americans Use Copper Pipes Instead of PVC?

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 25/01/2025 at 19:17