Project description
New type of concrete could make construction more eco-friendly
Concrete is widely used in construction but produces great amounts of CO2 that harms the environment. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the ZeroNegCon project will work on a new type of concrete that avoids CO2 emissions and also absorbs the amount produced. Instead of using traditional cement, ZeroNegCon will use materials from natural minerals or industrial waste combined with atomistic modelling technique, nanotechnology and carbon mineralisation. It will explore how certain processes such as C-S-H formation and carbonation work at the nanoscale level to guide the creation of innovative cement systems. This groundbreaking approach could transform construction, setting new standards for green building technologies.
Objective
The objective of this fellowship is to train Dr Yunjian Li through the research project titled “Development of Zero-Clinker, Negative-CO2 Concrete from the Atomic Scale (ZeroNegCon)”. This project aims to develop zero-clinker, negative-CO2 concrete for sustainable construction and environmental protection by utilising theoretical design at the atomic scale, nanotechnology, electrolysis and carbon mineralisation technology. In this project, the research will uncover the nanoscale mechanisms of C-S-H formation and carbonation, and CaCO3 crystalline phase transformation, providing theoretical guidance for C-S-H preparation and carbonation, and CaCO3 polymorph control. A zero-clinker cementitious material system will be established with in situ synthesis of C-S-H using ions extracted from natural minerals or industrial byproducts through the electrolysis method. Negative CO2 emission in concrete production will be achieved by applying carbon mineralisation technology to the zero-clinker cementitious materials. The project will also focus on the industry application of zero-clinker, negative-CO2 concrete and evaluate its overall performance. This project seeks to revolutionise the field of construction materials by providing a pathway toward significantly reducing carbon emissions in cementitious binders and concrete. By integrating advanced atomistic modelling techniques, nanoengineering and materials science, this research has the potential to set new standards in sustainable construction, influencing future innovations and policy-making in environmental protection and green building technologies. The success of this project will not only advance scientific understanding but also have a far-reaching impact on global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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