Cement clinker precursor production in an electrolyser
Zishuai Zhang, Benjamin A. W. Mowbray, Colin T. E. Parkyn, Chris Waizenegger, Aubry S. R. Williams, Eric W. Lees, Shaoxuan Ren, Yongwook Kim, Ryan P. Jansonius, Curtis P. Berlinguette
Abstract
We report here an electrochemical flow reactor that converts limestone (CaCO 3(s) ) into Ca(OH) 2(s) at a high production rate and co-produces pure CO 2(g) .
Topics & Concepts
Clinker (cement)CementProduction (economics)ElectrochemistryMetallurgyMaterials scienceProduction rateWaste managementEnvironmental scienceChemical engineeringPulp and paper industryChemistryProcess engineeringEngineeringElectrodeMacroeconomicsPortland cementEconomicsPhysical chemistryCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells