This course provides a practical understanding of how Nature-Based Carbonation can be accelerated and applied to manufacture Circular Construction Materials with waste such as electric arc furnace slag and other by-products rich in calcium and magnesium. These materials, harden through a process called accelerated carbonation by absorbing CO₂. By incorporating wool and biomass, the porosity of the material is increased, promoting CO₂ diffusion and improving the thermal and mechanical properties of the parts produced. This course is divided into four modules each providing a hands-on and in-depth explanation of each stage of the carbonation process used to generate circular and bio-based construction materials.
The final report of the course is available in Portuguese and English detailing the technical processes and final results of the course.
Learning Objectives
Module 1
Introduction to Natural and Accelerated Carbonation: Understand the scientific principles of carbonation and its role in sustainable construction.
Module 2
Biomass and Wool as Circular Resources: Explore the potential of regional waste (biomass and wool) as low-carbon raw materials.
Module 3
Carbonation Processes and Technologies: Understand laboratory and field methods to accelerate carbonation and reduce emissions.
Module 4
Practical application: Preparation and accelerated carbonation of mixtures with wool and biomass: Demonstrate the effectiveness of wool and biomass in the production of circular materials through accelerated carbonation and their application in modular construction components.
Format
In person course
Provider
Universidade Beira Interior
Topic
Bio-based materials, and the nature-based solutions they represent, as an important aspect of the NEB's approach to improving the sustainability of the built environment.
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