Decarbonizing the cement and concrete industry: A systematic review of socio-technical systems, technological innovations, and policy options

Griffiths, Steve; Sovacool, Benjamin K.; Rio, Dylan D. Furszyfer Del; Foley, Aoife; Bazilian, Morgan; Kim, Jinsoo; Uratani, Joao M.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2023.113291

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“…In turn, for optimal decision-making, an optimization procedure is required. Optimization of concrete works has become a topic of international research interest, considering that concrete is the most prevalent building material in many countries [10]. A literature review shows that optimization of concrete works can be carried out on four aspects, namely, schedule, construction method, structural design, and material composition.…”

Section: Concrete Work Optimizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effect of Construction Delays and the Preventive Role of Concrete Works Optimization: Systematic Literature Review

Yudhistira,

Satyarno,

Nugroho

et al. 2024

TEM Journal

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Delays in construction are a widespread global problem, leading to potential cost overruns and legal disputes. Additionally, delays can result in a decline in construction quality and loss of public trust. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of project delays in various regions and the preventive role of optimizing concrete works. Literature review and bibliometric analysis are carried out to determine global research trends. Findings show that optimizing concrete works can provide benefits such as cost savings, time savings, improved quality and safety, and environmental benefits. Optimization of concrete material composition is one of the most examined topics in this field. Based on the findings, construction firms have the potential to attain cost efficiencies while concurrently mitigating carbon emissions.

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Section: Concrete Work Optimizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In construction projects throughout the world, concrete remains the dominant material used [9]. However, as the amount of concrete used in construction increases, global carbon emissions also increase [10]. In building projects, working with reinforced concrete structures work is considered a critical path.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Construction Delays and the Preventive Role of Concrete Works Optimization: Systematic Literature Review

Yudhistira,

Satyarno,

Nugroho

et al. 2024

TEM Journal

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“…Cement is widely used in the solidification of soft soil via simple in situ mixing or grouting due to its mature manufacturing process, excellent stability, and simple operation [ 5 , 6 ]. However, the global cement industry accounts for 9–10% of the world’s anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions [ 7 ], and cement is considered a non-renewable energy source that has harmful effects on air quality and climate change [ 8 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Study on the Performance and Solidification Mechanism of Multi-Source Solid-Waste-Based Soft Soil Solidification Materials

et al. 2023

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In this paper, ground granulated blast furnace slag, steel slag, red mud, waste ceramic powder, and desulfurization gypsum were used as raw materials to develop a kind of multi-source solid-waste-based soft soil solidification material. Three ratios and the strength activity index were used to determine the fractions of different solid wastes. The mineralogical and microstructural characterization was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis–differential scanning calorimetry (TG&DSC) tests. The results showed that the unconfined compressive strength of the three types of soft soil increases with an increase in the content of the solidifying agent. The failure strain of the stabilized soil decreases from 1.0–1.3% to 0.75–1.0%, and the failure mode gradually changes from plastic failure to brittle failure. The optimum content of the solidifying agent was determined to be 17% (the lime saturation factor (KH), silica modulus (SM), and alumina modulus (IM) of the solidifying agent were set to 0.68, 1.74, and 1.70, respectively), and the unconfined compressive strength (28 d) of the solidified soil (sandy soil, silty clay, and organic clay) was 3.16 MPa, 2.05 MPa, 1.04 MPa, respectively. Both measurements can satisfy the technical requirements for a cement–soil mixing pile, suggesting the possibility of using various types of solid waste as a substitute for cement.

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“…Regardless of technological strides made, it is broadly reported that immediate market penetration of emerging technologies is unlikely without clear, stronger and targeted government-led policy especially market-based policy instruments [22]. Market-based policies are financial incentives and disincentives [23]. Existing policy measures and regulatory frameworks have made it possible for some CCUS projects to kickstart in the past.…”

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Optimisation-based Design of Market-based Policy Instruments for Accelerating the Uptake of CCUS for Global Refinery Decarbonisation

Ofori-Atta,

Oluleye

2023

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CCUS is broadly heralded as a substantive opportunity to deeply offset emissions from the oil refining industry. However, high cost of capture remains a major barrier to adoption. Although developments of new technologies and infrastructure are still ongoing and poised to appreciably improve the economics for CCUS in the future, widescale deployment is still critically dependent on policy interventions. This work develops a novel optimisation-based multi-market potential assessment model to quantify the impact of combined policies in increasing market uptake and reducing mitigation cost of new CCUS technologies by 2030 among refineries considered to be operating under CCUS clusters with a shared transport and storage network business model. The methodology is applied to 512 refineries in 86 countries grouped under 8 different regions worldwide. Results show that sufficient demand among refineries can be generated from policies combined globally to trigger further cost reductions to a target cost of capture of ≤ US$40 /tCO2. Overall, 33% maximum cost savings is possible at a worldwide cost of US$ 46.3 billion shared between governments and the industry largely in the form of unified carbon taxes and grant support. Moreover, refineries in Asia, North America and Europe are more likely to lead CCUS cost savings as high as 22% due to their huge market potential and policy mix support from capital funding, tax credits for EOR and storage, and emissions allowances, as opposed to potential in Africa and Oceania. Ultimately, there is need for coordinated global efforts for policy measures for CCUS uptake.

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Decarbonizing the cement and concrete industry: A systematic review of socio-technical systems, technological innovations, and policy options

Cited by 76 publications

References 307 publications

Effect of Construction Delays and the Preventive Role of Concrete Works Optimization: Systematic Literature Review

Effect of Construction Delays and the Preventive Role of Concrete Works Optimization: Systematic Literature Review

Study on the Performance and Solidification Mechanism of Multi-Source Solid-Waste-Based Soft Soil Solidification Materials

Optimisation-based Design of Market-based Policy Instruments for Accelerating the Uptake of CCUS for Global Refinery Decarbonisation

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