Replace concrete with CarbonCrete

Concrete production is one of the leading generators of CO2. Finding a replacement for concrete (in construction) using recycled carbon resin would create a carbon negative condition thus benefitting our planet. 

The benefits go beyond that. 3D printers & resin can be shipped anywhere around the globe to the construction site. Building products can be printed locally thereby reducing transportation & associated wastes of concrete.

The printed building materials (such as blocks) can be fastened together with adhesives or other methods (UV light).

Economies can benefit by teaching local students how to design and run the 3D printers. 

The carbon resin can be shipped by rail from the carbon capture facilities to minimize carbon footprint from transportation.

A final bonus would be the option of new 3D design potentials not available using traditional concrete methods. This has already been celebrated in the 3D steel printing industry.

The problem I’m trying to solve is global warming from CO2 generation caused by humans. Specifically I’m targeting one of the leading causes of CO2 generation and suggesting a replacement be used - one that reverses CO2 increases because the material is captured carbon resin from the earths atmosphere.

This idea serves the entire planets population of all living creatures that require a stable temperature in which to exist.

Replace concrete foundations in residential house construction with 3D printed blocks made from recycled carbon resin. The blocks can be designed to stack & best together (much like LEGO blocks) then fastened together with either an adhesive that is activated by UV light.

The blocks can be printed at the construction site as required by the building crews.

My idea is innovative because it takes a successful leading edge technology (3D printing) and consumes a product that has a negative carbon footprint.

My idea uses existing 3D printer technology however there isn’t anyone printing with recycled carbon resin. Therefore much R&D is required to combine these two products, and then find the right UV curing adhesive to bond the printed materials together.

Every kg of captured carbon used to replace concrete will help the planet by reducing the need to produce concrete and its associated CO2.

None at the present time.

This idea is only an idea at this point. If MIT feels this idea has merit I’m willing to sign it over for free to a willing group that will explore it further.

To be continued.

I’m not in a position to launch this idea. I’m submitting it so that it can be peer reviewed and adopted.

I’m hoping that MIT will help in this area.

Only myself thus far.

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Only MIT at this time.

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I feel this platform has a wide enough jury to properly vet this proposal.

I’m not interested in partnering with anyone. I’m simply one person that has an idea. If the idea is sound, I along with the entire planet will share in its success.

If I’m eligible for the prize, I would use any proceeds to benefit the advancement of this idea.

If I’m eligible for the prize, I would use any proceeds to benefit the advancement of this idea.