OBJECTIVES
The carbonation ability of clinker and cement is well known, yet for a full implementation of CCCs by 2050, there is an urgent need of fundamental knowledge on the carbonation process. In this scenario, the CONTRABASS DN aims to contribute to the global reduction of CO2 emissions by accelerating the implementation of Calcium Carbonate Cements, developing fundamental knowledge, practical know-how, and a generation of well-trained specialists to overcome the main challenges identified by our industrial and academic partners.
CONTRABASS has 5 main objectives:
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To identify the carbonation mechanisms of the clinker components, specially calcium aluminates
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To understand the carbonation processes of the C-S-H gel and the cement paste
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To unravel the factors that govern CaCO3 polymorphism, nucleation and growth rates
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To communicate effectively the benefits of CCCs to society, media and policy makers
