.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
Return
Engineering Concrete as a Carbon Sink for Sustainable Infrastructure
.png){kind=icon}
OA
AI
C
V
DOI：10.1016/j.ccst.2025.100558.png)
.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
Share.png){kind=icon}
Save
Abstract
En 中文
Concrete offers a unique opportunity to function as a scalable carbon sink by integrating physicochemical, mechanochemical, microbial, and magnesium-based pathways of CO₂ sequestration. This review synthesizes recent advances ranging from accelerated carbonation curing and pre-carbonated supplementary materials to bio-mediated mineralization and MgO-derived binders. Emerging applications—including 3D printing and biochar-enhanced aggregates—demonstrate measurable CO₂ uptake alongside mechanical and durability benefits. Life-cycle assessments consistently indicate 10–50% reductions in global-warming potential, yet challenges remain in scaling, energy demand, and long-term stability. Distinct from earlier reviews, this work unites mechanistic insights with industrial case studies and technoeconomic analysis to provide a roadmap for deploying carbon-sequestering concretes at scale. By coupling materials science, biotechnology, and digital monitoring with supportive policy frameworks, concrete can evolve from a major emitter into a durable carbon sink within circular-economy construction.
Keywords:
Carbon-sequestering concrete
CO₂ mineralization
Mechanochemical activation
Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation
Life-cycle assessment
AI Summary
Key information extracted from the uploaded paper, including a brief overview, abstract, background, key highlights, visual analysis, and future outlook.
Journal
C
IF:
10.5
Papers:
492
Citations:
1.9K
Organization
No organization information available
Cited Papers