Sustainable development and climate change initiatives

In the present paper we argue that the cement and concrete industry is contributing positively to the Climate Change Initiative by: ⁎ Continuously reducing the CO 2 emission from cement production by increased use of bio-fuels and alternative raw materials as well as introducing modified low-energy...

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Published in:Cement and concrete research 2008-02, Vol.38 (2), p.115-127
Main Authors: Damtoft, J.S., Lukasik, J., Herfort, D., Sorrentino, D., Gartner, E.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Blended cement (D)
Buildings. Public works
Cement concrete constituents
Cement manufacture (E)
Cements
Clinker (D)
Concrete
Concretes. Mortars. Grouts
Exact sciences and technology
General (composition, classification, performance, standards, patents, etc.)
Manufacture
Materials
Miscellaneous
Sustainability (new)
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Summary:In the present paper we argue that the cement and concrete industry is contributing positively to the Climate Change Initiative by: ⁎ Continuously reducing the CO 2 emission from cement production by increased use of bio-fuels and alternative raw materials as well as introducing modified low-energy clinker types and cements with reduced clinker content. ⁎ Developing concrete compositions with the lowest possible environmental impact by selecting the cement type, the type and dosage of supplementary cementitious materials and the concrete quality to best suit the use in question. ⁎ Exploiting the potential of concrete recycling to increase the rate of CO 2 uptake. ⁎ Exploiting the thermal mass of concrete to create energy-optimized solutions for heating and cooling residential and office buildings.
ISSN:0008-8846
1873-3948
DOI:10.1016/j.cemconres.2007.09.008