Betolar develops Geoprime®, a geopolymer-based building material that replaces traditional cement, utilizing industrial waste and sidestreams to create low-carbon construction solutions. This approach significantly reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80% and incorporates up to 95% sidestream-based materials, addressing the environmental impact of conventional construction practices.
Funding
$2.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The production of traditional cement, a key component in construction, is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions and relies heavily on virgin resources. The construction industry needs sustainable alternatives that reduce environmental impact and utilize waste materials.
Solution
Betolar offers Geoprime®, a geopolymer-based material that replaces cement by utilizing industrial waste and sidestreams. This innovative approach significantly lowers the carbon footprint of construction materials, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional cement. Geoprime® incorporates up to 95% sidestream-based materials, transforming industrial byproducts into valuable resources for the construction, mining, and metal industries. The material is technically proven for industrial production and offers a sustainable alternative for creating low-emission concrete products and hollow-core slabs.
Target Audience
The primary customers are construction companies, concrete product manufacturers, and mining and metal industries seeking sustainable, low-carbon building material alternatives.
Features
- Geopolymer formulation that replaces cement in concrete and other building materials
- High utilization of industrial sidestreams such as fly ash and slag, reducing reliance on virgin resources
- Up to 80% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional cement production
- Material analysis service for waste and sidestream owners to identify suitable materials for Geoprime® production
- Solutions for various applications including hollow-core slabs, landscaping products, and infrastructure
- Technically proven for industrial-scale production