Reclinker converts construction and demolition concrete waste into recycled clinker using an electrically driven process that integrates with existing electric arc furnaces. The technology cuts cement‑related CO₂ emissions by more than 50% while delivering performance and cost parity with conventional cement, enabling cement makers and large construction firms to adopt a low‑carbon, circular material solution.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional cement production relies on virgin raw materials and high‑temperature kilns, generating significant CO₂ emissions and consuming large amounts of natural resources. Construction and demolition waste is often landfilled, missing an opportunity to close the material loop.
Solution
Reclinker captures concrete demolition waste and converts it into recycled clinker using electrically driven processing within existing electric arc furnaces (EAFs) that already recycle steel. By substituting a portion of the virgin clinker with this recycled material, the process cuts cement‑related emissions by more than 50% while maintaining comparable performance. The technology leverages the high temperatures of EAFs, eliminating the need for new dedicated plants and achieving cost parity with conventional cement. This approach creates a circular cement product that reduces reliance on raw material extraction and supports the industry's transition to a low‑carbon future.
Target Audience
Primary customers are cement manufacturers and large construction firms seeking low‑carbon material solutions, as well as steel producers operating electric arc furnaces that can adopt the co‑recycling process.
Features
- Utilises construction and demolition concrete waste as feedstock to produce recycled clinker
- Integrates directly into existing steel EAFs, avoiding additional capital investment
- Electrically driven process reduces CO₂ emissions by over 50% versus traditional clinker production
- Produces high‑performance cement with mechanical properties comparable to virgin cement
- Enables cost‑competitive pricing, achieving parity with conventional cement products
- Supports a circular economy by closing the loop between demolition waste and new construction