Field trials of graphene containing admixture for resource efficient, strong and frost resistant concrete
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | HIPOR Materials AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 745 000 |
| Project duration | April 2022 - March 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Strategic innovation program SIO Grafen |
| Call | SIO Grafen: Collaboration on commercial applications with graphene - autumn 2021 |
Purpose and goal
The project intends to study and optimize the effect of two new admixtures for frost resistance, strength, durability and sustanability in concrete. Furthermore, scaling up for pilot-scale production of these admixtures will be included in the project, as well as evaluation of the full-scale additives together with relevant partners.
Expected effects and result
We will develop and provide new technology to the Swedish concrete market. This technology will be primarily for nische applications with special needs but will potentially allow for cement savings. The new admixture will be tsted in a few applications and test reports will be presented.
Planned approach and implementation
Spring 2022: Project start-up, meetings with project partners, lab evaluations and recipe optimization, set-up of production unit in pilot scale Summer and autumn 2022: Manufacture of additives in pilot scale, full-scale tests in various applications together with project partners. Winter 2022/2023: Further product development based on lessons learned from field trials. Production of additives. Summer season 2023: Manufacture of additives in pilot scale, full-scale tests in various applications together with project partners.