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Carbon-capturing concrete proves stronger than conventional mixes

As of September 2026: Research institution behind the discovery

Researchers at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College in India have formulated a concrete mix that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air while proving stronger than standard concrete. The blend replaces part of the fine aggregate with porous zeolite and part of the cement with bamboo biochar — two naturally derived materials that trap CO2 molecules in microscopic pores.

Updated Sep 22