"Revolutionary Breakthroughs in Carbon Reduction Technology"

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"Revolutionary Breakthroughs in Carbon Reduction Technology"
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Researchers at Washington State University have developed a carbon-negative concrete by infusing regular cement with biochar, a type of charcoal made from organic waste, that had been strengthened beforehand with concrete wastewater. The biochar was able to absorb up to 23% of its weight in carbon dioxide from the air while still reaching a strength comparable to ordinary cement. The research could significantly reduce carbon emissions of the concrete industry, which is one of the most energy- and carbon-intensive of all manufacturing industries.

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