Reducing the cement content in a Nanogence-enhanced concrete mix provides opportunities for cost savings as well as a reduced carbon footprint.
Our catalyst platform enables significant reductions, depending on mix design and regulatory norms. To put this into perspective, let’s consider common concrete production metrics.
Per cubic meter of concrete
Standard concrete mixes typically use 300–400 kg/m³ of cementitious materials, including cement and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).
A reduction of 25–100 kg/m³ represents a 7–33% decrease in cement usage, depending on the initial mix composition.
For same strength performance
Beyond the cost savings, this reduction has a meaningful impact on the environment. For every kilogram of cement reduced, approximately 0.4–0.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions are avoided.
Long-term durability
- Greater resistance to chloride penetration, carbonation, and shrinkage-related issues.
- Enhanced protection against alkali-silica reaction (ASR), efflorescence, and acid sulfate reduction.
- More durable, longer-lasting structures that require less maintenance over time.
Value-added benefits
- Carbon credits: Our clients can benefit from carbon credit systems as they adopt Nanogence’s low-carbon solution.
- Green building certifications: The use of Nanogence technology can support projects in achieving LEED and other green building certifications.
- Tax incentives: By adopting Nanogence’s catalyst platform, clients can access government-backed tax incentives aimed at supporting sustainable construction.
Carbon reduction impact
Our catalyst platform plays a key role in reducing the carbon footprint of concrete used in large-scale projects. In the Noida International Airport expansion, we were able to reduce cement content by up to 30%, resulting in a direct reduction of embodied carbon.
This was accomplished through a combination of our catalyst technology and regionally sourced materials, which also minimized transportation emissions. The results were measurable: 158 tons of cement avoided, leading to 142 tons of CO₂ emissions prevented – with just 65 tons of Nanogence admixture.
By adopting Nanogence’s solutions, clients actively contribute to global carbon reduction goals, achieving both cost savings and environmental benefits while ensuring seamless integration into large-scale infrastructure projects.