Technologies
This technology is an aragonite-based additive for construction materials that enhances the flow, printability, and strength of cement and other building materials used in modern construction.
Modern construction methods, including automated placement and 3D printing, require materials that can be placed smoothly yet retain their shape almost immediately. Traditional cement additives, such as limestone or calcite, often fail to provide both flowability and stability, leading to printed layers that slump or deform. There is a need for simple, widely compatible additives that support smoother material deposition and better structural performance.
This technology is a functional aragonite-based additive that enhances the behavior of building materials during placement or 3D printing. When mixed with cement, clay, gypsum, lime, or other base materials, aragonite helps the mixture flow more smoothly during dispensing while still retaining its shape once placed. These improvements result in more precise and reliable shapes, improved layer stability, and up to 12% higher flexural strength compared to comparable mixtures without aragonite.
Patent Pending (WO/2024/249956)
IR CU23290
Licensing Contact: Dovina Qu