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Belite Ye’elimite-Ferrite (BYF) as a substitute for Portland cement

Cement production accounts for 8% of global emissions. With growing demands for eco-friendly cements, industries are exploring sustainable materials alternative to limestone and Portland cement as it is the widely used material globally.

Belite–ye'elimite–ferrite (BYF) cements are a sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement in attempts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. They can help reduce the CO2 emission by over 20% while offering the same properties as that of Portland cement.

Relevant for

  • Civil or construction engineer
  • Material sciences professional

Innovation sector

  • Material sciences

Web Resources

Impact of calcium sulfate additions on the hydration of the belite phase in cements made from belite-ye'elimite-ferrite clinkers

01-10-2016

Source: LaFarge Research Centre

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Innovation Category

Stakeholders

Industry

EU project on developing BYF binders for concrete

01-12-2018

Source: European Commission

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Innovation Category

Stakeholders

Industry

Low-CO2 technology could replace OPC

01-12-2015

Source: D’Appolonia S.p.A

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Innovation Category

Stakeholders

Industry

Domain

Sustainable materials

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

University researcher

Corporate researcher

Industry

Cement