E-Crete

Zeobond Pty Ltd

E-Crete is made of fly ash (by-product of burning coal at a power station), slag (the by-product of steel manufacturing), and geopolymer.

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Product description Brand name and product description

E-Crete uses industrial by-products and geopolymer to produce concrete. It has been found to reduce CO₂by at least 60% compared to Ordinary Portland Cement.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Australia, Middle East

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Aurora Construction Materials

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Unknown

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Blockwalls Concrete

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Goal 13: Climate Action

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Users who are looking for an alternative to ordinary Portland cement based concrete for construction and infrastructure

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

E-Crete is a mixture of fly ash, slag, and geopolymer, and it can be used similarly to traditional Portland cement-based concrete.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented and Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product/service from Zeobond group website.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

+10 projects

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Self-supported structure? (yes/no)

Indication if an entire structure be built with this system alone (floors, walls and roof)

Yes

Primary material

Main material composition

Fly ash, slag, and geopolymer

Compressive strength (MPa)

Measured in MegaPascals

55 MPa

Lateral load (MPa)

Measured in MegaPascals

Unknown

Complementary equipment

A list of additional equipment needed for construction/fabrication

Conventional concrete tool

Max. number of storeys (#)

Ground floor only = 1, Ground floor + 1 floor = 2, etc.

N/A

Thermal insulating capacity (m²*K/W)

Composite estimated R-value

Suitable climates

List of suitable climates for use of this components

All climates

Method complexity

How hard to learn?

N/A

Training programs

Any educational programs available to learn this method of building

None

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

E-Crete is specified by 25, 32, 40 and 55 MPa, and it reduces the embedded carbon dioxide of concrete by at least 60% compared to Ordinary Portland Cement.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

N/A

Technical support Technical support provided by

Email Contact: info@zeobond.com

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

None

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

LCA conducted shows e-crete reduces the CO2 footprint of cement by 80%

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Manufacturer specified performance targets include reducing embedded CO₂ of the concrete as well as having a fire rating of over 4 hours.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Strength development profiles for E-Crete™ can achieve the nominal values of 20, 25, 32, 40, and 50 MPa within 100 days.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

University of Melbourne

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No known safety hazards are related to this product

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Precast

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

San Nicolas, R., Walkley, B., Van Deventer, J., 2019, Portland and other cements. Komar Kawatra, .; Young, A. (Ed.) SME Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Handbook. USA. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. pp: 2013-2030.

San Nicolas, RVR., Walkley, B., Van Deventer, JSJ., 2017, Fly ash-based geopolymer chemistry and behavior. Coal Combustion Products (CCPs): Characteristics, Utilization and Beneficiation. Elsevier. pp: 185-214.

Bernal, S. A., San Nicolas, R., Van Deventer, JSJ., Provis, JL., 2016, Alkali-activated slag cements produced with a blended sodium carbonate/sodium silicate activator. Advances in Cement Research ICE PUBLISHING. pp: 262-273.

Bernal, S. A., Provis, J. L., Myers, R. J., San Nicolas, R., Van Deventer, J. S. J., 2015, Role of carbonates in the chemical evolution of sodium carbonate-activated slag binders. Materials and Structures SPRINGER. pp: 517-529.

Kashani, A., San Nicolas, R., Qiao, G. G., Van Deventer, J. S. J., Provis, J. L., 2014, Modelling the yield stress of ternary cement-slag-fly ash pastes based on particle size distribution. Powder Technology ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV. pp: 203-209.

Hardjito, D., Wallah, S. E., Sumajouw, D. M., & Rangan, B. V., 2004, On the development of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete. Materials Journal, 101(6), pp. 467-472.

Lee, W. K. W., & Van Deventer, J. S. J., 2007, Chemical interactions between siliceous aggregates and low-Ca alkali-activated cements. Cement and Concrete Research, 37(6), pp. 844-855.

Duxson, P., Lukey, G. C., & van Deventer, J. S., 2007, The thermal evolution of metakaolin geopolymers: Part 2–Phase stability and structural development. Journal of non-crystalline solids, 353(22-23), pp. 2186-2200.

Yong, S. L., Feng, D. W., Lukey, G. C., & Van Deventer, J. S. J., 2007, Chemical characterisation of the steel–geopolymeric gel interface. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 302(1-3), pp. 411-423.

Provis, J. L., & Van Deventer, J. S. J., 2007, Geopolymerisation kinetics. 2. Reaction kinetic modelling. Chemical engineering science, 62(9), pp. 2318-2329.

Provis, J. L., & Van Deventer, J. S., 2007, Geopolymerisation kinetics. 1. In situ energy-dispersive X-ray diffractometry. Chemical engineering science, 62(9), pp. 2309-2317.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Australian Standard AS 3600, N32 standard

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

ISO834 Standard

Other information

None

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

E-Crete uses industrial by-products and geopolymer to produce concrete. It has been found to reduce CO₂by at least 60% compared to Ordinary Portland Cement.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Australia, Middle East

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Aurora Construction Materials

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Unknown

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Blockwalls Concrete

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Goal 13: Climate Action

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Users who are looking for an alternative to ordinary Portland cement based concrete for construction and infrastructure

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

E-Crete is a mixture of fly ash, slag, and geopolymer, and it can be used similarly to traditional Portland cement-based concrete.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented and Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product/service from Zeobond group website.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

+10 projects

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Self-supported structure? (yes/no)

Indication if an entire structure be built with this system alone (floors, walls and roof)

Yes

Primary material

Main material composition

Fly ash, slag, and geopolymer

Compressive strength (MPa)

Measured in MegaPascals

55 MPa

Lateral load (MPa)

Measured in MegaPascals

Unknown

Complementary equipment

A list of additional equipment needed for construction/fabrication

Conventional concrete tool

Max. number of storeys (#)

Ground floor only = 1, Ground floor + 1 floor = 2, etc.

N/A

Thermal insulating capacity (m²*K/W)

Composite estimated R-value

Suitable climates

List of suitable climates for use of this components

All climates

Method complexity

How hard to learn?

N/A

Training programs

Any educational programs available to learn this method of building

None

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

E-Crete is specified by 25, 32, 40 and 55 MPa, and it reduces the embedded carbon dioxide of concrete by at least 60% compared to Ordinary Portland Cement.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

N/A

Technical support Technical support provided by

Email Contact: info@zeobond.com

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

None

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

LCA conducted shows e-crete reduces the CO2 footprint of cement by 80%

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Manufacturer specified performance targets include reducing embedded CO₂ of the concrete as well as having a fire rating of over 4 hours.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Strength development profiles for E-Crete™ can achieve the nominal values of 20, 25, 32, 40, and 50 MPa within 100 days.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

University of Melbourne

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No known safety hazards are related to this product

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Precast

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Hardjito, D., Wallah, S. E., Sumajouw, D. M., & Rangan, B. V., 2004, On the development of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete. Materials Journal, 101(6), pp. 467-472.

Lee, W. K. W., & Van Deventer, J. S. J., 2007, Chemical interactions between siliceous aggregates and low-Ca alkali-activated cements. Cement and Concrete Research, 37(6), pp. 844-855.

Provis, J. L., & Van Deventer, J. S. J., 2007, Geopolymerisation kinetics. 2. Reaction kinetic modelling. Chemical engineering science, 62(9), pp. 2318-2329.

Provis, J. L., & Van Deventer, J. S., 2007, Geopolymerisation kinetics. 1. In situ energy-dispersive X-ray diffractometry. Chemical engineering science, 62(9), pp. 2309-2317.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Australian Standard AS 3600, N32 standard

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

ISO834 Standard

Other information

None

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

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In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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