Development of new cementitious products from industrial waste "REINCE".
Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world after water. The essential ingredient of concrete is Portland cement, which is not considered an environmentally friendly material as its production consumes a substantial amount of energy and generates large amounts of CO2.
Therefore, one of the key factors in the development of this project is the search for appropriate methods to replace conventional portland cement.
The aim of the "REINCE" project is to develop near-zero carbon footprint hydraulic binders from geopolymers, using waste that currently has no high added-value output. The aim of the geopolymer is to create a cement that requires a minimum amount of natural materials and produces a minimum amount of industrial by-products during production.
The use of these wastes in high value-added applications leads to environmental and economic benefits. The use of landfill waste to replace part of the resources used in the manufacture of building materials leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions and reduces the consumption of natural resources.
Final products are expected to have significant technical advantages over conventional products. In addition, the products developed must provide the necessary safety for both individuals and the environment.
To achieve these objectives, a scientific-technological-business consortium has been created to strengthen cooperation between companies in the Region of Murcia. The companies participating in the project are Cementos La Cruz S.L., Construcciones Urdecon S.A., Materiales Reciclados S.L., Idea Ingeniería S.L., the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, the University of Alicante and the Construction Technology Centre of the Region of Murcia, which have technical-economic capacity and extensive demonstrable experience in the sector.
This project is funded through a grant for the "Promotion of Strategic Projects in Public-Private Cooperation" and Technology Transfer in the areas of specialisation of the Research and Innovation Strategy for the smart specialisation of the Region of Murcia - RIS3MUR Strategy, by the European Regional Development Fund - ERDF Operational Programme of the Region of Murcia 2014-2020 in an 80%.
