carbonateconstructing
carbonateconstructing is an umbrella term used in materials science, geochemistry, and construction to refer to the deliberate creation and manipulation of carbonate-containing substances. It covers both synthetic carbonate minerals such as calcite and aragonite, and carbonate-based construction materials like lime mortars and cementitious binders, as well as engineered processes that promote carbonate formation in situ.
Common methods include chemical precipitation in solution to form calcium carbonate phases; carbonation curing, where CO2
Applications include mineral carbonation for carbon dioxide sequestration, restoration of historic carbonate structures, and the development
Key challenges include achieving precise control over crystal polymorphism and morphology, cost and scale of production,
See also: calcium carbonate, lime putty, cement, biomineralization, microbial induced carbonate precipitation, mineral carbonation.