Energy efficient nano-modified renders with CO2-storage potential - CCSRender

Project summary

This proposal aims at producing novel, environmentally-friendly, lime-based renders with the ability to master CO2 sequestration via in situ mineral carbonation. This will be achieved through the addition of suitable ophiolitic/volcanic materials (including quarry wastes) in nano-scale to the aforementioned composites, following the application of ball milling. These additives have significant CO2 uptake potential and will thus (i) contribute to the mitigation of CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere, and (ii) accelerate the carbonation reaction kinetics, thus improving the physico-mechanical properties of the end-products. It is anticipated that this proposal will succeed at producing innovative prototype building materials, which will be suitable for renovation/conservation and contemporary sustainable architectural projects. The outcomes of the project will lead to concrete solutions to real-life problems that will generate economic, environmental and societal benefits.