Association·nserc

Mortar cement sequesters the most carbon among cement materials

Claim that mortar cement captures a higher proportion of CO2 due to its thin application and large exposure area, despite representing a smaller fraction of total cement use.

Confidence
90%
active

Evidence Quote

“Mortar cement consistently sequestered the most carbon, due to high surface area to atmospheric CO2.”

Relationship

mortar increases CO2 sequestration

Connections (2)

Cement's dual role in the carbon cycle: emitter and long-term sinkInferenceChain
Cement's dual impact on atmospheric CO2: emissions and reabsorption reasoningInferenceChain

Evidence

“Reference to "Microstructural changes caused by carbonation of cement mortar" by Johannesson and Utgenannt”

Johannesson, B. & Utgenannt, P. (2001). Microstructural changes caused by carbonation of cement mortar