The collaboration between the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Partanna Global aims to enhance the capabilities of carbon-neutral concrete, ensuring it not only eliminates emissions during manufacturing but also maintains its ability to capture carbon dioxide in the long run.
The Saudi Press Agency reported that the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Partanna Global will team up for a year to merge Partanna’s concrete formula with KAUST’s Direct Air Capture technology.
At the center of this pioneering development is a binder composed of readily available natural and recycled materials, including brine solution, found within Saudi Arabia.
At the center of this pioneering development is a binder composed of readily available natural and recycled materials
Unlike conventional methods of producing concrete, this mixture is processed without the need for energy-intensive clinker production or industrial heating, thanks to its room-temperature processing. This concrete not only avoids carbon emissions during its production but also actively captures them over time.
We are pioneering a proactive approach to climate change mitigation
Professor Mohamed Eddaoudi of KAUST, said: “We are not just creating sustainable building materials; we are pioneering a proactive approach to climate change mitigation. Integrating the carbon-negative binder with current concrete manufacturing processes represents a quantum leap in sustainable construction practices.”
Rick Fox, CEO of Partanna Global, believes that this technology has the power to change the way we view buildings, transforming them into assets that actively promote environmental wellbeing.
“Our collaboration with KAUST maximizes the potential of the carbon-negative concrete formula, proving that we can fundamentally change how the world constructs its infrastructure.”