New carbon-negative material could make concrete and cement more sustainable

Forget carbon neutral, Northwestern develops carbon NEGATIVE concrete

The quest for carbon-neutral concrete has become a billion-dollar endeavor – but a team of scientists from Northwestern gas gone one better.

New carbon-negative material could make concrete and cement more sustainable

Using seawater, electricity and carbon dioxide (CO2), Northwestern University scientists have developed a new carbon-negative building material.

Scientists Developed a Concrete That’s A Step Further Than Carbon Neutral: Carbon Negative

Inspired by mollusks, no less.

Scientists find way to turn CO2 into building materials

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking way to make concrete and cement more eco-friendly. By using seawater, electricity, and carbon dioxide (CO2), they have created a new building material that helps fight climate change. A smarter way to use CO2 Many researchers around the world are trying to capture CO2 from the air […] The post Scientists find way to turn CO2 into building materials appeared first on Knowridge …

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