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Titel

CO2MIN - CO2 Capturing durch mineralische Rohstoffe - Erzeugung marktfähiger Produkte bei gleichzeitiger Sequestration von CO2 der Zementindustrie

Projekt Art

Verbundforschung

Förderer

BMBF

Laufzeit

05.2017 – 05.2020

Partner

HeidelbergCement, Institute for Advanced Sustainibility Studies Potsdam, IME-RWTH, AMR-RWTH, GHI-RWTH, LTT-RWTH, AVT-RWTH- Germany.

Description

With the intention of avoiding climate-relevant CO2 emissions, the research project focuses on the development of a process for the mineral sequestration of CO2 using the example of the cement industry. For this purpose, silicate-containing minerals and residual materials are examined for their process suitability and their CO2 binding potential. The carbonate and fine silicate produced in mineral sequestration is an attractive raw material for the cement industry and offers the highest potential for permanent binding of atmospheric CO2.  In this project, large-scale industry cooperates with university research to scientifically validate raw material identification, process development including scale-up and product characterization. In order to take a holistic view of the CCU technology, analyses are carried out with regard to the life cycle as well as ecological and social factors.

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