Carbon Limit develops CaptureCrete®, a concrete additive that captures CO₂ during the curing process, enabling the construction of low-carbon footprint infrastructure. This technology reduces cement usage and enhances concrete performance, addressing the high carbon emissions associated with traditional cement production.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The production of traditional cement, a key component of concrete, is a major source of global carbon emissions. Existing methods for reducing concrete's carbon footprint often compromise performance or are not scalable for widespread adoption in infrastructure projects.
Solution
Carbon Limit offers a suite of concrete additives, including CaptureCrete® and CoolCrete™, designed to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete while enhancing its performance. CaptureCrete® is a powder additive that enables concrete to capture and store atmospheric CO₂ during the curing process, reducing cement usage and lowering overall carbon emissions. CoolCrete™ is a supplementary cementitious material that lowers concrete's carbon footprint and enhances its ability to reflect sunlight, mitigating heat absorption and potentially reducing energy consumption in buildings. These technologies provide a pathway for companies to achieve sustainability goals without sacrificing profitability, while also potentially generating high-quality carbon credits.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes concrete manufacturers, construction companies, infrastructure developers, and government entities seeking sustainable and scalable solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment.
Features
- CaptureCrete® admix: A powder additive that captures CO₂ into concrete, lowering cement use and enhancing concrete performance.
- CoolCrete™: A supplementary cementitious material that lowers concrete’s carbon footprint and enhances its ability to reflect sunlight.
- CO₂ sequestration: CaptureCrete® enables the long-term storage of atmospheric CO₂ within the concrete matrix.
- Enhanced concrete performance: Additives improve concrete's durability and other key performance characteristics.
- Carbon credit generation: Use of the technology can create opportunities to generate and monetize carbon credits.
- Digital integration: Data integration for processing, validating, and commercializing carbon credits.
- Testing and Customization: Collaborative testing program to tailor solutions and ensure performance targets are met.