The National Science Foundation Office of International Science and Engineering awarded a $1,499,800 Project Grant to The University of Texas at Arlington to advance international partnerships in research for decoupling concrete manufacturing and global greenhouse gas emissions. The grant supports the establishment of a multidisciplinary consortium between universities, research centers, and non-profits in the U.S. and European Union to develop cross-disciplinary scientific and use-inspired technological advancements. Key objectives include significantly enhancing concrete's ability to capture carbon through incorporating carbon neutral waste materials and nanostructured materials with high CO2 uptake potential. The grant also aims to develop a novel technology for renewable electricity and large-scale power production by engineering concrete to absorb thermal energy from solar radiation and directly convert it into usable electrical energy. A $250,000 subaward was provided to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to support their participation in the consortium's training and research activities. The funding period is from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2025.
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