Cement is a binder manufactured from a mixture of iron, aluminum, silicon, calcium, and other substances that are found in limestone, shells, chalk, clay, iron ore, and silica sand. These ...

While the process does require more energy than traditional cement production, researchers are hopeful that further research ...

To produce Portland cement, limestone is mixed with raw materials such as siliceous stone and clay and is heated to about 1,450 °C. During this process, an intermediate product called ‘clinker ...

The Zero Carbon Lime process, developed by ICM researchers, can eliminate nearly 98 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions associated with limestone decomposition in cement manufacturing.