Transforming CO₂ into added-value construction products
SUMMARY
The Carbon4Minerals project is developing innovative technologies to capture CO₂ and convert it into carbon-negative minerals for high-value construction products. These solutions aim to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 135% compared to conventional cement-based materials, contributing to climate goals while supporting European industry.
The project is co-funded by the European Union under the Digital, Industry and Space programme and by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI), reflecting its strategic importance for sustainable innovation.
PROJECT TIMELINE
The Carbon4Minerals project officially started in January 2023 and is set to run until December 2026, spanning four years of intensive research and development. This timeframe allows the consortium to address technical challenges, test novel solutions, and validate their potential in real-world applications.
CONSORTIUM PARTNERS
Carbon4Minerals brings together a consortium of 14 partners, representing a diverse mix of expertise across Europe. These include leading universities, research institutes, and industry players specializing in materials science, chemical engineering, CO2 capture, and construction technologies. Each partner contributes unique skills and resources, fostering collaboration across the innovation ecosystem.
The consortium’s structure enables seamless integration of academic research, industrial application, and policy alignment. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures that Carbon4Minerals not only advances scientific knowledge but also delivers practical, scalable solutions to meet Europe’s climate and industrial goals.
GOALS
A total of 8 industrial pilots to be built and operated across the process value chain from CO₂ capture to cement production and low-carbon construction products.
Technical, environmental, and economic feasibility will be validated by an integrated assessment and the development of a service life test package tailored to these new products.
Co-learning modules to be developed to support industrial implementation and market introduction. A consortium of technology providers, producers and research partners will develop, test, and demonstrate the processes.
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