CEMEX has signed an agreement with Carbon Upcycling Technologies (Carbon Upcycling) to improve the processing of residue or by-products of industrial processes, capturing CO₂ emissions to produce nanomaterials with greater reactivity and a lower carbon footprint.
Carbon Upcycling technology transforms residues such as fly ash and slag, making them more reactive and increasing their cementitious properties. The use of CO₂ previously captured, combined with a physical transformation of the material during the process, generates a new addition for the cement that allows the production of concrete with a low environmental footprint. The improvement in the cementitious capacity of materials achieved by the Carbon Upcycling technology will expand the range of sources that can be used to reduce the amount of clinker needed in cement production and the amount of cement required in concrete.