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Carbon-capturing concrete proves stronger than conventional mixes

Lead researcher on the zeolite-biochar concrete project

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.

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"We are not just creating a stronger concrete, but we are transforming a common building material into an active tool for environmental remediation."

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"By integrating zeolite and bamboo biochar, we can build structures that not only stand strong but also actively cleanse the air of excess carbon dioxide."

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