BioMASON Brick
Materiality
Animal
Applications
Built Environment
Source
Renewable Feedstock & Virgin Resources
Production
Non-Industrial & Specialist
Recovery
Biodegradable
Cycle
Biological
WHAT IS IT?
BioMASON is a new technology to produce cement bricks. Building on natural marine cement formation, a method was developed to grow cement using microorganisms. Instead of burning calcium carbonate, they grow calcium carbonate in a biologically controlled process.
HOW IS IT MADE?
BioMASON is produced by mixing an aggregate with bacteria and nutrients and a solution made up of water and calcium. The block is then pressed to shape. By being fed with the aqueous solution, the microorganisms harden the block.
USE CASES
Tiles, dust abatement
Applicable Circular Principles
3. Build with abundant, accessible, and renewable resources
4. Build with abundant, accessible, and renewable resources
More info on circular principles
Location
USA
More Info
www.biomason.com
TOPICS
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