Towards decarbonization of cement industry: a critical review of electrification technologies for sustainable cement production
Sayee Srikarah Volaity, Bryan K. Aylas‐Paredes, Taihao Han, Jie Huang, Seetharaman Sridhar, Gaurav Sant, Aditya Kumar, Narayanan Neithalath
Abstract
Cement production accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions, necessitating its deep decarbonization. This paper reviews: (i) electrolysis-based methods to produce cement precursors, and (ii) electrified process heat technologies, along with heat storage approaches. We highlight scaled-up calciner and kiln designs and the associated technoeconomic factors. Addressing renewable energy intermittency, and the need for grid upgrades and strategic infrastructure investments are critical to enabling the transition to low-carbon cement manufacturing.
Topics & Concepts
CementElectrificationProduction (economics)Sustainable productionBusinessEngineeringWaste managementNatural resource economicsEnvironmental scienceMaterials scienceElectricityMetallurgyEconomicsElectrical engineeringMacroeconomicsSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationAdvancements in Solid Oxide Fuel CellsMembrane-based Ion Separation Techniques