Technology Overview

Integrating biochar, a “carbon-negative” material, into concrete production offers a solution to mitigate the environmental impact of traditional concrete. By using these, we can reduce the carbon footprint and resource consumption associated with concrete production. This contributes to the overall sustainability of concrete, making it more eco-friendly.

Technology Features

• Redefine sustainability by directly integrating biochar produced from upcycled local wood waste in Singapore

• Convert biomass waste into a valuable resource to support a circular economy and significantly reduce landfill use

• Act as a stable, long-term carbon sink, effectively preventing CO₂ from re-entering the atmosphere for centuries, enhancing carbon sequestration capability

• Maintain similar physical and chemical properties, demonstrating reliable compressive strengths (e.g., 52 MPa at 28 days) and adhering to BS EN 197-1 standard

Potential Applications

• Ready-mix concrete

• Built environment field

• Construction materials

Benefits

• Lower embodied carbon in concrete

• Integrate effortlessly into existing construction practices without requiring costly retrofits or changes in methodology

• Significantly reduced environmental footprint

• Viable and sustainable alternative

Commercialisation

The technology is available for licensing and deployment.