Concretene

Many congratulations to our #KTP Associate Dr Xueying Wang, who on Friday last week graduated from her PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Cambridge. Pictured with Xueying are her partner Dr Andrew McNally and PhD supervisor Professor Stuart Haigh. Well done, Xueying - we're very proud of you and grateful to have you on #TeamConcretene 👏 👏👏 The University of Manchester Molten Ventures LocalGlobe Arup Black Swan Graphene Inc Graphene - The University of Manchester

Happy 20th birthday, #graphene! Pleased to be the linked application in this article on BBC News, recalling our prototype pour at Depot Mayfield (NB. you don't have to roller-skate to take advantage of the benefits of graphene-enhanced concrete, but it is more fun 🛼 ) https://lnkd.in/eRVzYd8D

Thanks for this Phil Galvin 😊 And thanks again to the MBA cohort from Alliance Manchester Business School who earlier this year provided us with a wonderfully comprehensive and insightful report on international market strategy for #Concretene. Brandon Kinsey Emily Chew , ACCA, C.A.(M) Claudia Vasquez Villanueva Akash Balamurali Abdurrahman Aminuddin Rebecca Padgett, SFHEA Graphene - The University of Manchester Molten Ventures LocalGlobe Arup Black Swan Graphene Inc

This is a great article on the state of play in #graphene from Mark Peplow in Science Magazine, ft. our Chief Technical Officer, Dr Craig Dawson. Really clear explanation of the differences in graphenic materials, the hype cycle, the challenges of production and how they relate to commercialisation of applications (also a very good sidebar on why the much-used line '200-times stronger than steel' should be taken with a big pinch of salt 😊 ) Thanks again for including us, Mark. A highly recommended read. Molten Ventures LocalGlobe Arup Black Swan Graphene Inc Graphene - The University of Manchester https://lnkd.in/dz_bKx7Q

We're thrilled to be able to announce £3m in Seed+ funding from Molten Ventures and LocalGlobe to help bring Concretene to market. Many thanks to all involved in the investment round, but especially to George Chalmers, CFA, Mohadeseh A., Robin Klein and Ferdinando Sigona for their invaluable advice and support. Lots of work ahead in the coming months but it's an amazing boost to us to have the support of VCs with such successful track records of tech investment. We look forward to working closely together to bring our technology to commercial fruition. Mike Harrison Craig Dawson Alex McDermott Dave Evans Camille Wright Yasmim Mendonça Jessica Maldonado Alan Beck Graphene - The University of Manchester Black Swan Graphene Inc Arup James Baker CEng FIET FRSA Bill Sampson Luke Georghiou #concrete #nanomaterials #graphene #engineering #carbon #netzero https://lnkd.in/gCcQHV4P

Clinker, concrete and cement - what's the difference and why do they matter to global emissions? 🌎 You may know that concrete is the world's second-most consumed product worldwide (after potable water) but you may be less familiar with the lengthy process that goes into creating this essential material. Clinker, cement and concrete are not the same thing. Instead, they represent different stages of the concrete-making process: 🔸Clinker: Clinker is a mixture of limestone and minerals that have been heated in a kiln and transformed by the heat. It is the key binding agent in cement. 🔸Cement: Cement is used in construction to bind materials together by setting, hardening and adhering to them, making it a primary ingredient in concrete. 🔸Concrete: A composite material composed of aggregate bonded together by cement to form a durable building material. Going from clinker to concrete is an energy-intensive process, involving vast amounts of heat energy and emissions caused by transport. It's hardly surprising that concrete accounts for up to 8% of global emissions. So how can we decarbonise the concrete industry? 💭 Decreasing emissions from concrete will require significant changes to each aspect of the process. Dedicated innovators are already driving this change: Concretene is creating a graphene-enhanced admixture that uses nanomaterial technology to improve concrete performance and subsequently reduce the carbon footprint of the material. Concrete4Change is developing technology that permanently mineralises CO2 in concrete, effectively making concrete a carbon sink and turning one of the world's biggest emission problems into an emission solution. Biozeroc uses biotech and scalable process technology to create carbon-negative construction materials. Below we've created a useful summary of the concrete production process ⬇ #Concrete #ConstructionIndustry #ClimateTech

This week saw us welcome Concretene, Willmott Dixon, R2 Construction and Civic Engineers talking all things grapheme at our Northwich plant. Its wonderful for being given the opportunity to be involved with an innovative project and looking forward to see it all come together. #Breedon #Concrete #Concretene #Graphene #WillmottDixon #R2Construction #Construction #CivicEngineers

Tech start-ups from across Britain are being encouraged to join a £1.7 billion innovation district in Manchester in what is being billed as the “last major regeneration” initiative in the city centre. Start-ups specialising in health innovation, advanced materials and manufacturing, digital and AI, biotechnology, and technology related to climate change are can apply for office and lab space in the 110,000 sq ft Renold Building. The rents are either heavily subsidised or free, thanks to grants from the Greater Manchester Investment Zone. “The idea is to provide a collaborative environment for early-stage businesses, with streamlined access into the university,” says Brad Topps of Bruntwood SciTech. Octopus Energy and Concretene have moved in nearby, along with Sustainable Ventures. https://lnkd.in/e8MPv69c #tech #regeneration #manchester

Concretene, a nanomaterial technology firm that aims to decarbonise the concrete industry,  has secured €3.5 million in investment to bring its carbon-saving concrete admixture to market 🇬🇧🏗️ The round was led by Molten Ventures, while LocalGlobe has further committed itself to the project. Mike Harrison, Chief Operating Officer at Concretene said: “Our team in Manchester has a unique combination of expertise and experience across construction and nanomaterial science, which will enable us to deliver our next stage of development and earn industry confidence and certification.”

#fundingalert 💼Company: Concretene 💰Funding: €3.5 Million ⚡Round: New 👥Investors: Molten Ventures, LocalGlobe Concretene, the construction industry is tackling a pressing issue related to carbon footprint. Concrete contributes over 7% of global CO2 emissions, primarily from the energy-intensive production of cement. George Chalmers, CFA, Mike Harrison, Craig Dawson, Alex McDermott To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Concretene #news #startup #funding #fundraising #europenastartup https://lnkd.in/gircAVsj