Dear Readers,
Welcome to the 5th issue of 2026, which brings together a wealth of cutting-edge research, industry dynamics, and innovative practices from around the world, focusing on the core theme of low-carbon transformation and sustainable development of the cement and building materials...
Photo: ‘Carbolyzer’ pilot plant (Source: Rohrdorfer Group)
The Net Zero Emission Team of German Rohrdorfer Group has developed a novel CCU (Carbon Capture and Utilization) technology that combines carbon capture and conversion into a single step. The innovative process, with the ...
Photo: Nagaur integrated cement plant (Source: JSW Cement)
JSW Cement has commissioned its greenfield integrated plant in Nagaur in Rajasthan, its first such facility in North India. The new cement plant has a clinker production capacity of 3.3 Mta (million tons per year) and a cement capacity of...
Photo: Ecocem production facility (Source: Ecocem Global)
Ecocem, a pioneer in low-carbon cements with 25 years of experience, and Tata Steel IJmuiden in the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the use of Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) ...
Photo: Spenner cement plant in Erwitte from the Spenner lake.
The Spenner Group is securing its cement production in Erwitte in Germany. The company plans to be carbon-neutral by 2045 and invests in a large wind turbine for its electric energy needs. As an important step for the site development ...
Figure: Akçansa cement plant (Credit: Heidelberg Materials)
Heidelberg Materials is increasing its shareholding in Akçansa to 79.44%, in accepting to acquire the offered 39.72% stake of Sabanci Holding in the company. By moving to majority control, Heidelberg Materials will significant...
Fives and NOC Energy have announced a technology partnership aimed at advancing the electrification and decarbonization of high-temperature thermal processes in the cement industry.
The cooperation focuses on integrating NOC Energy’s high-temperature thermal battery technology, ...
GOLDBECK, Holcim and carbon mineralisation company Paebbl have completed what the companies describe as Germany’s first commercial-scale industrial floor slab produced using carbon-storing ready-mix concrete.
The 420 m² floor was installed at an e-commerce logistics facility in ...
1 Background
Addressing global climate change and achieving China’s “Dual Carbon” goals represent pivotal historical imperatives for the current building materials industry. As major carbon emitters, the green and low-carbon transition of the cement and concrete...
Germany’s gypsum industry is highlighting the potential of gypsum-based drywall construction systems for the conversion and reuse of existing buildings amid continued housing shortages and growing demand for sustainable construction solutions.
According to the German Gypsum Industry...
Ash Grove Mississauga cement plant with steel slag valorisation construction site (Carbon Upcycling)
In several world areas, traditional SCMs are becoming more difficult to source. Steel slags such as BOF and EAF slags are widely available, but they have no or little cementitious properties...
1 Industry demand and performance contradictions
Against the backdrop of deepening global consensus on carbon neutrality and rising building energy efficiency standards, new wall materials with high-efficiency thermal insulation, safety and fire resistance, convenient construction, and ...
Rapid-repair of concrete pavements is crucial for minimizing traffic disruptions and restoring serviceability in time-crucial situations. While Portland-based and alternative rapid-hardening binders are frequently used, these materials often trade off between cost, durability, and environmental ...
Converting solid waste into building materials is the most effective large-scale solution for industrial by-products, yet the high impurity content and unstable properties of phosphogypsum (PG) hinder its widespread use. This research examines the influence of three activators—waterglass (WG)...
This study aims to investigate the influence of amorphous silica on the mechanical properties and fire resistance of gypsum boards, as well as the water-to-gypsum ratio and setting time of gypsum. The results indicate that amorphous silica has a negligible impact on the water-to-gypsum ratio and...
Granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) is an industrial by-product with high latent activity generated during pig iron smelting, and its unique vitreous structure results in poor grindability. Therefore, activating the latent activity and improving the grindability of GBFS have become research ...
This study systematically investigates the effects of varying steel fiber contents on both mechanical and electromagnetic shielding properties of Carbon Black cement mortar. Comprehensive evaluations were conducted, including flexural strength and compressive strength measurements, electrical ...
Magnesium potassium phosphate cement (MKPC) exhibits strength degradation and volume shrinkage under high-temperature conditions, which hinders its application in high-temperature scenarios. The effects of aluminium hydroxide (AH) and basalt fiber (BF) on the room-temperature properties and ...
Oxyfuel CO2 capture technology is one of the key approaches to addressing CO2 emissions in cement production, offering advantages such as low capture cost and high efficiency, which highlight its strong application potential. However, research on the effect of oxy-fuel combustion technology on ...
