Title: State-of-the Art on Development of Concrete and Related Technology to Offset Carbon Emission in Japan

Author(s): Ippei Maruyama

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Date: 3/28/2022

Abstract:
Portland cement is the most mass-produced human-made material on earth. Since the invention of Portland cement, it has become an indispensable material for building structures and social infrastructure, and it is now the cornerstone of modern society. The CO2 emitted by the cement industry is estimated to account for approximately 7% of the world's total emissions. From this background, the sector of concrete industry reacts against CO2 emissions. In this contribution, activities of government, societies, and each company in concrete sector of Japan are summarized and discuss the direction of the required research, activities, and pathway to collaboration.