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Development of insulating concrete systems based on novel low CO2 binders for a new family of eco-innovative, durable and standardized energy efficient envelope components (ECO-Binder)

Development of insulating concrete systems based on novel low CO2 binders for a new family of eco-innovative, durable and standardized energy efficient envelope components (ECO-Binder)

Objetives

The ECO-binder project aims to implement industrial R&D activities on the results of previous research, demonstrating the possibility of replacing Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and OPC based concrete products with new ones based on the new Belite-Ye’elimite-Ferrite (BYF).

The new building envelope solutions will integrate multiple functions in a single product package, providing the higher performances in terms of acoustic insulation/absorption, fire resistance, dimensional stability, indoor air quality optimization, at an affordable cost.

Duration

January 2015 – December 2018

Main Milestones

Develop a new generation of concrete-based construction materials and prefabricated building envelope components with more than 30% lower embodied energy, 20% improved insulation properties and 15% lower cost than the actual solutions based on Portland cement.

Demonstration of full-scale retrofitting and construction will be performed prototyping and installing a family of prefabricated concrete systems of different complexity and end-use in four different climatic conditions involving public authorities.

Results will be validated through dedicated LCAs, fostering the construction materials sector progress towards increased performing and ecosustainable products.

Partners

      • D'APPOLONIA - Italy
      • HEIDELBERGCEMENT AG – Germany
      • LAFARGE CENTRE DE RECHERCHE - France
      • VICAT - France
      • BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT LTD – United Kingdom
      • TEKNOLOGISK INSTITUT - Denmark
      • NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS - Greece
      • NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES CENTER - Romania
      • GEONARDO ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES - Hungary
      • ACCIONA INFRAESTRUCTURAS S.A  - Spain
      • NUOVA TESI SYSTEM SRL - Italy
      • FUNDACION TECNALIA RESEARCH & INNOVATION - Spain
      • FENIX TNT - Czech Republic
      • MUNICIPIUL DROBETA TURNU SEVERIN - Romania

Web page

www.ecobinder-project.eu

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