The Development of a Zero-Cement Concrete Material
Reference Number
InnUK/752535/01
Title
The Development of a Zero-Cement Concrete Material
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Not Energy Related
Energy Efficiency(Industry)
Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Environmental, social and economic impacts)
Energy Efficiency(Industry)
Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Environmental, social and economic impacts)
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Civil Engineering)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Civil Engineering)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Environmental dimensions)
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Technology acceptance)
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Other sociological economical and environmental impact of energy)
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Technology acceptance)
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Other sociological economical and environmental impact of energy)
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
David Ball Group Limited
David Ball Group Limited
Award Type
Innovation Voucher
Funding Source
Innovate UK
Start Date
01 May 2015
End Date
30 September 2015
Duration
5 months
Total Grant Value
£5,000
Industrial Sectors
Region
East of England
Programme
Competition Call: 1501_IV_RND11 - Innovation Vouchers Round 11. Activity Innovation Vouchers Rnd 11 (Jan 15)
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Objectives
Abstract
Concrete, a composite material composed mainly of water, aggregate, and cement, is the second most consumed substance on earth, after water. It is indispensable for construction activity and tightly linked to the global economy. Yet cement has a significant, negative environmental impact, notably in CO2 emissions, water consumption and energy use. Producing concrete generates more CO2 than aviation and is the third largest, man-made contributor to global CO2 emissions. The construction industry urgently needs an innovative solution, to enable the continued use of concrete, a highly versatile building material, whilst also contributing to global sustainability targets.David Ball Group has created Cemfree, an innovative concrete binder which eliminates the need for cement. Our innovation enables us to activate latently hydraulic materials such as Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS) such that no cement is needed. Our Cemfree concrete is fully compatible with existing infrastructure, meets industry s engineering requirements, can increase site productivity and has a dramatically improved environmental impact.This project will unlock the potential of our eco-innovation by performing a techno-economic feasibility study focused on Cemfree s commercial development.
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