Cemex has reported that laboratory tests aimed at converting CO2 emitted by cement kilns into carbon nanomaterials have been completed successfully. According to the manufacturer, it was able to convert half of the available carbon in a flue gas stream into nanomaterials.
Carbon nanomaterials have potential industrial applications in building materials, biomedicine, electronics, and agriculture. According to Cemex, the next step will be to scale the technology for a cement plant pilot study. Fernando Gonzalez, CEO, said, “This breakthrough technology is significant for Cemex, not only because it offers the potential to commercialise carbon emissions, but because it demonstrates the value of our Smart Innovation platform. The path to carbon neutrality will be built with innovation, and we remain committed to being at the forefront in developing new circular technologies and processes.”
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