BituBlocks: Developed by John P. Forth at the University of Leeds, England, this material is designed as a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete blocks.
- Composition: Made from recycled glass waste, sewage sludge, and incinerator ash.
- Performance: It requires significantly less energy to produce than standard concrete and exhibits higher resistance.
The Concept of Carbon Sequestration:
Blue Planet produces innovative construction blocks using a sustainable cement created by storing CO_2through a biomimetic mineralization process. This method is inspired by the way corals form reefs, resulting in the permanent sequestration of carbon into solid mineral forms.
Technical Characteristics:
- Mineral Aggregates: The process creates new aggregates through carbon sequestration, forming “mega-ooids” (layered mineral structures).
- Mineral Upcycling: The technology can also be used for the upcycling of mineral waste, coating existing waste particles with a new layer of sequestered carbon.
- Virtus Concrete: This proprietary concrete used in “Blockwalls” allows for a reduction of up to 80% in CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process.
Sustainability Impact:
- Landfill Diversion: By using waste from other industrial activities as aggregates, the process prevents materials from being sent to landfills.
- Climate Mitigation: The architecture effectively acts as a carbon storage unit, transforming a greenhouse gas into a stable, structural building component.
