Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a method for making low-carbon concrete using cement and biochar, a type of charcoal made from organic waste, that is nearly as strong as standard concrete. The team, led by doctoral student Zhipeng Li, strengthened the biochar with concrete wastewater. The biochar was able to absorb 23% of its weight in CO_2 from the air.
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