Concept : Create innovative paints and building materials that actively absorb and store carbon dioxide. By integrating CO₂-absorbing compounds, this solution could reduce a building’s carbon footprint while offering aesthetic and functional benefits.
Details :
- CO₂-Absorbing Formula : Develop a paint formula that uses minerals or chemicals capable of capturing CO₂ from the air and converting it into a stable form, much like how trees store carbon. This could involve minerals like calcium hydroxide, which reacts with CO₂ to create calcium carbonate.
- Building Material Integration : Integrate similar compounds into concrete, bricks, and drywall, providing a whole-building approach to carbon capture.
- Durability and Aesthetic Options : Offer various colors, finishes, and material textures to ensure these products are visually appealing while also durable enough for both interior and exterior applications.
- Revenue Model : Product sales to construction companies, home improvement stores, and government buildings, as well as potential carbon offset credits for high-volume use.
- Impact : Reduction of building-related CO₂ emissions, increased sustainability in construction, and alignment with net-zero targets for new developments.