Towards a net zero built environment: decarbonisation of the UK cement industry
Abstract Cement production contributes ~7–8% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions, necessitating urgent decarbonisation. In the UK, focus has shifted to modernising infrastructure with low-carbon solutions. This review examines strategies involving alternative binders, supplementary cementitious ma...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2025-05-01
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| Series: | npj Materials Sustainability |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s44296-025-00052-0 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Cement production contributes ~7–8% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions, necessitating urgent decarbonisation. In the UK, focus has shifted to modernising infrastructure with low-carbon solutions. This review examines strategies involving alternative binders, supplementary cementitious materials, and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies. Promising advancements include low-carbon cements and industrial by-product integration. Practical guidelines address regulatory barriers, technology scaling, and economic viability, emphasising the UK’s role in advancing cement industry’s decarbonisation. |
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| ISSN: | 2948-1775 |