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HEDoctoral network2023–2027

DETOCS · Data to Enable Transformation and Optimisation for Concrete Sustainability

Horizon Europe — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2023-09-01 → 2027-08-31
EU contribution
€3,194,698
Participants
21
Scheme
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN-ID

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Results in brief

Data to Enable Transformation and Optimisation for Concrete Sustainability

DETOCS addresses a critical environmental challenge in cement production, which accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions, mainly from clinker made by limestone processing. Clinker can be partially replaced by Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) such as clays, ashes, slags or recycled concrete fines, which have a much lower carbon footprint. Reducing clinker use is one of the most effective ways to decarbonize cement. However, scaling up SCM use requires not only larger volumes but also novel sources, as traditional supplies are limited. Cement chemistry is complex, and higher SCM contents can affect performance, limiting adoption in construction. DETOCS proposes a new approach to expand SCM use in existing cement facilities. It leverages digital tools to predict and control the quality of blends with much higher SCM levels than current standards. The project aims to build the scientific foundation for producing high-quality SCMs and modeling their role in low-carbon cement and concrete. The goal is to cut clinker factor from ~70% today to 40% by 2030 and 25% by 2035, targeting 0.2 t-CO2/tonne cement. DETOCS will deliver first-of-its-kind solutions to decarbonize cement and concrete. For more information and project updates, visit our website: www.detocs.eu

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project objective

Cement production is responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, mainly from limestone processing to produce clinker. Clinker can be replaced by other raw materials, such as clay, ashes, slags or recycled concrete fines. These materials can be processed into Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM), which have a lower CO2 footprint than Portland Cement. DETOCS proposes a new approach to rapidly increase the use of SCMs on existing production facilities: by exploiting the latest innovations in digital tools to predict and control the quality of cement and concrete blends with high amounts of SCMs compared to today’s standards. Our network aims to lay the scientific foundations to create knowledge and new models to study the production of high quality SCMs and their impact on low-carbon cement and concrete mixes. The goal is to reduce clinker factor from ca. 70% today to 40% by 2030 and 25% by 2035, targeting a CO2 emissions of 0.2 t.CO2/t.cement (compared to today’s global average of 0.65 t.CO2/t.cement). At DETOCS, the partners combine top-notch scientific expertise, interdisciplinary know-how, engineering solutions and real-world process data into an industry-driven network. The structured approach combines complementary research for each individual project in the academic and industry sectors. The top-level research work is accompanied by a balanced mix of the newest scientific courses and transferable skills training delivered by each partner locally and in dedicated training schools, seminars, and workshops at the network level. This way, each doctoral candidate builds up deep scientific expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge to deliver game-changing cleantech innovations during and after the project. DETOCS is impact-driven and strives for a portfolio of high-class joint publications, patents, and innovations along the value chain. The project will lay the foundations for first-of-its-kind engineering solutions to decarbonize cement and concrete products.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

  • Fuller Technologies Denmark A/S · Kobenhavn SVCoordinatorDenmark
  • C2CA TECHNOLOGY BV · RotterdamNetherlands
  • CEMENTOS ARGOS SA · MedellinColombia
  • CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS · ParisFrance
  • ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE · LausanneSwitzerland
  • EIDGENOESSISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE ZUERICH · ZuerichSwitzerland
  • ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION ON STANDARDS · BRUXELLESBelgium
  • FLSMIDTH AS · ValbyDenmark
  • IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE · LondonUnited Kingdom
  • INSTITUTE FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES BV · RotterdamNetherlands
  • MANNOK HOLDINGS DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY · DUBLINIreland
  • MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY · CambridgeUnited States
  • ParticleTech ApS · RoskildeDenmark
  • RHEINISCH-WESTFAELISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE AACHEN · AachenGermany
  • STATWOLF DATA SCIENCE SRL · MonseliceItaly
  • STATWOLF LIMITED · DublinIreland
  • TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT · DelftNetherlands
  • THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS · UrbanaUnited States
  • THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN · AberdeenUnited Kingdom
  • UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA · PadovaItaly
  • UNIVERSITE GRENOBLE ALPES · GrenobleFrance

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union