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Read MoreNext-Gen Cementitious Materials (SCMs): AI-Optimization, Standard Hardware Execution
We invented a new class of multi-objective AI that transforms local industrial wastes & minerals into high-performance, carbon-negative cement materials (SCMs) using standard equipment.
This isn’t recycling; it’s a new supply chain.
2x Cleaner. 2x Savings. Scalable. Anywhere!
Welcome the new foundation of global infrastructure.
How It Works
Remediate Replace Reduce
Monetizing Waste, SCMs, & Carbon
Waste Remediation
>$50/t value
Carbon-Negative SCMs
>$100/t value
Carbon Credits
>$85/t value
Harnessing AI
We have forged the world’s most powerful AI engine for material transformation derived from thousands of datasets via globally sourced feedstock samples.
Through rigorous model training, we've mastered the optimization of thousands of physiochemical variables to exceed ASTM standards. We turn variable feedstocks, once discarded; into uniform, high-performance SCMs with over 95% precision.
Through rigorous model training, we've mastered the optimization of thousands of physiochemical variables to exceed ASTM standards. We turn variable feedstocks, once discarded; into uniform, high-performance SCMs with over 95% precision.
Off-the-shelf Hardware
We use legacy industrial hardware:
- Proven scalability at >1000 tonnes/hr
- Reduced technological risks
- Significant lower costs than custom systems
- Bankable hardware reducing capital costs
Partners
CONCRETE PROBLEM
United Nations data shows that more than 100 million people are projected to die prematurely this century due to climate change.
The cement/concrete industry accounts for 8% of carbon emissions, 30% of all solid waste generated, AND 40% of all raw materials extracted globally. This means millions of people will die prematurely from our industry's impact unless a meaningful solution is found.
The cement/concrete industry accounts for 8% of carbon emissions, 30% of all solid waste generated, AND 40% of all raw materials extracted globally. This means millions of people will die prematurely from our industry's impact unless a meaningful solution is found.
UNITY
For the 1st time in world history, a staggering 99% of countries on Earth joined in unity and signed a legally binding treaty; The Paris Agreement.
This unprecedented agreement sets out to reduce ~50% greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and become net-zero by 2050, in hopes of saving humanity.
This unprecedented agreement sets out to reduce ~50% greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and become net-zero by 2050, in hopes of saving humanity.
Heading In The Wrong Direction
Current solutions are not working!
Not only are we not on target to reach our greenhouse gas reduction goals but carbon emissions have RISEN since the signing of the Paris Agreement from 49B tons to 54B tons. Furthermore, current solutions do not address atmospheric CO2 which has risen 30% in 40 years to a record 422 parts per million.
Not only are we not on target to reach our greenhouse gas reduction goals but carbon emissions have RISEN since the signing of the Paris Agreement from 49B tons to 54B tons. Furthermore, current solutions do not address atmospheric CO2 which has risen 30% in 40 years to a record 422 parts per million.
Not Low Carbon; A Carbon Negative Solution
Our mission is to develop carbon negative concrete products that turn one of the largest polluting products (concrete) into the leading carbon sequestering & solid waste removal product SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Team
Keith Crossland
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
3x Entrepreneur & acclaimed business leader having created multiple sustainability companies from idea-to-success. Prior to founding Carbon Negative Solutions, Keith founded Immerse Underwater Safari, partnering with the largest hospitality company in the world and becoming the 1st Black Submersible Pilot in the world. Prior to this, he built John Brown Real Estate achieving financial freedom at the age of 33. Keith has 11 years of banking experience and a Masters' Degree from New York University in Sustainable Real Estate Development & Finance.
Dr. Hongyan Ma
Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder
Dr. Hongyan Ma is the Chief Scientific Officer and co-inventor of the company’s breakthrough technology. Dr. Ma is a leading scientist in the civil engineering field ranked in the top 1% in the world by citation. He is also the Director of the Laboratory of Future Cements and Carbon-Negative Initiatives at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Aside from Civil Engineering and Material Science, he also serves as an expert in Artificial Intelligence and Critical Minerals Recovery. Dr. Ma has a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Dr. Wenyu Liao
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
Dr. Wenyu Liao is the Chief Technology Officer and co-inventor of the company’s breakthrough technology. Dr. Liao is an expert Scientist in the sustainable concrete field. He has participated or lead research in carbon mineralization, carbon negative SCMs, and energy storage in concrete for the US government and academia. Wenyu also serves as a subject matter expert in building machine-learning models to optimize SCM cement replacement in concrete. He holds his PhD Civil Engineering from Missouri Science & Technology.
Contact
- 444 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA, USA
