options available. Such as renovation of production facilities and furnaces to make them more efficient, thus reducing the energy consumed in the calcination of raw materials, and using cleaner energy sources to partially replace fossil fuels. But there are several other levers for reducing the carbon footprint of concrete: the addition of activators to the cement mix, to reduce the quantity of clinker while maintaining performance, and the addition of admixtures. This is how Chryso, for example, enabled Hoffmann Green, a pioneer in low-carbon cement, to offer a product with a fivefold reduction in the carbon footprint. BENEFITS OF CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS With construction chemicals, high-performance admixtures strengthen concrete and contribute to the responsible management of natural resources, optimizing and reducing water consumption. Waterproofing solutions protect the decks, while structural waterproofing systems ensure the durability of the structures. On the roadway, anti-skid coatings ensure safe traffic flow. A technical score in which each component contributes to the overall durability and resilience of the infrastructure. By incorporating innovative solutions from the construction chemicals sector, infrastructure gains in sustainability, resilience and environmental performance. Today, manufacturers are combining the best of inorganic and organic chemistry to reduce the carbon footprint of cement and concrete. © Nature’sLens21 45
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