The world is changing faster than ever thanks to the cutting-edge technology solutions. The technological revolutions are transforming the way humans live. With the successful adaption of the modern innovative technologies; various sectors are improving their overall productivity, including the cement manufacturing, health science, and many other sectors. The construction industry is the only global consumer of the resources and raw materials. The buildings are huge contributors to the release of carbon dioxide. Thus the value remains in improving the quality of construction and the quality of materials used. This is to contribute to a healthier environment, to increase the sustainability and reduce its cost.
What can be done?
Well, it is suggested that little or no ‘Ordinary Portland Cement’ (OPC) should be used in the construction. But, today researchers are looking for radical alternatives to OPC, and as a result, all the companies are now focusing on ‘Eco-friendly Cement’. Cement and concrete have been used around since the times of the Roman Empire. That time, the lime-based cement was made from heating limestone gently, that are still available in the market. It has its own constraints. Today, we all are living in a world where one of the main concerns is the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Thus, the world needs a kind of cement that has the qualities like ability to harden quickly under water, strong, long-lasting, durable & without the carbon emissions.
Manufacturing of Newer and Sustainable Cements
Sustainability has now become a requirement, rather than just a desirable characteristic. The researchers are concentrating to produce more sustainable cement, in the recent past, and continue to do so. This can be achieved through the reduction of clinker factor in cement, as well as by enhancing the utilization of low grade and waste materials in cement manufacturing and developing the composite cement, Portland-limestone cement as well as non-Portland cement such as geo-polymeric cement. Construction is one of the sectors which produce a huge amount of waste. Thus the efficient use and the recycling of raw materials, or even a small improvement in the sector, offers a huge potential benefit. For the eco-friendly purpose, the industries are increasingly using off-grid or distributed power sources, such as wind power, geothermal energy and solar panels on roofs. Along with the quality, the construction industry is also focusing on energy efficiency and eco-balance.
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