Closing the carbon cycle: Active Carbonation technology for concrete production as possible sequestration method
A TIS analysis on the Dutch concrete system
R. Boon (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management)
E.J.L. Chappin – Mentor (TU Delft - Energy and Industry)
G. Korevaar – Mentor (TU Delft - Energy and Industry)
N. Goyal – Mentor (TU Delft - Organisation & Governance)
A.T. Gebremariam – Coach (TU Delft - Resources & Recycling)
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Abstract
Carbon dioxide can be used during concrete production, which leads to stronger concrete as well as a sequestration method for CO2. While these technologies are developed quite far, they are currently not being used within society nor is there any systemic overview of the system and a reason why these technologies are not used. This thesis performs a Technological Innovation System analysis to investigate the Dutch concrete system and find barriers to the transition from conventional to carbon-cured concrete. The three located barriers are knowledge exchange, guidance of the search and the formation of markets. Intervention tools are presented to decrease the barriers and stimulate the technology within the system to enable further growth.