Roadmap to a net-zero carbon cement sector: Strategies, innovations and policy imperatives.
Abstrak
The cement industry plays a significant role in global carbon emissions, underscoring the urgent need for measures to transition it toward a net-zero carbon footprint. This paper presents a detailed plan to this end, examining the current state of the cement sector, its carbon output, and the imperative for emission reduction. It delves into various low-CO2 technologies and emerging innovations such as alkali-activated cements, calcium looping, electrification, and bio-inspired materials. Economic and policy factors, including cost assessments and governmental regulations, are considered alongside challenges and potential solutions. Concluding with future prospects, the paper offers recommendations for policymakers, industry players, and researchers, highlighting the roadmap's critical role in achieving a carbon-neutral cement sector.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (3)
S. Barbhuiya
Bibhuti Bhusan Das
Dibyendu Adak
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2024
- Bahasa
- en
- Total Sitasi
- 103×
- Sumber Database
- Semantic Scholar
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121052
- Akses
- Open Access ✓