Zero-CO2 cemeNt ThRough cArBonation of cAlcium Silicates and aluminateS
We live in a world of concrete. According to the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) cement is consumed at a rate of ~150 tonnes each second, and it accounts for approximately 8% of all CO2 emissions and 7% of industry energy use. In order to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of concrete, Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) is the best available strategy: the GCCA estimates that CCU technologies will represent up to 42% of the CO2 reductions necessary to reach the net zero industrial objective in 2050. The CONTRABASS MSCA-DN will act in this framework, in the pathway towards the zero-CO2 cement and concrete production, building a high-quality doctorate network (DN) to investigate the fundamental physico-chemical processes governing the Carbonation of the clinker phases and the cement paste, as well as the subsequent formation of Calcium Carbonate Cements (CCCs).
12/03/2025 An Inspiring Visit to ESRF in Grenoble! The #CONTRABASS team had an incredible experience at the European #Synchrotron Radiation Facility (#ESRF)! We explored: Beamline ID31 with Valentin Vinci Beamline BM16 with Olivier Proux Beamline…
11/03/2025 🔬 CONTRABASS 2nd Workshop: Tackling Durability Challenges! 🌍 Today, in our 2nd CONTRABASS workshop at ISTerre in Grenoble, we explored the #durability problem in materials, diving into key factors…
10/03/2025 🌟 A Great Week for the CONTRABASS Consortium! 🌟We kicked off our Mid-term Meeting at ISTerre in Grenoble today, joined by our REA Project Officer, who shared valuable insights…