Cement Production and Decarbonisation

Cement is the most used man-made material in modern civilisation, where their production is responsible for almost 8% of global CO₂ emissions. This masterclass provides the fundamentals for cement production, from raw material extraction to concrete production, while exploring technical decarbonisation options.

The key learning takeaways in this masterclass are:

• Preparation and extraction of raw materials

• Clinker, cement, and concrete production

• Chemical reactions taking place in the combustion stages, and how cement gains strength

• Novel strategies for reducing CO₂ emissions, including the use of alternative fuels, alternative clinkers, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), and carbon capture technologies

Combining engineering fundamentals with environmental perspectives, this course equips you to critically comprehend pathways toward net-zero cement production. Whether you are an engineering student, professional, academic, or simply curious about how the world’s most-used construction material is produced and can be decarbonised, this course will give you both the a bird's eye view and the technical know how.

By the end, you will not only understand how cement is made and why it matters for climate change, but also how technical innovations can transition the cement industry towards Net Zero.

This masterclass is taught by an Oxford University PhD researcher in cement decarbonisation, ensuring you gain insights grounded in the latest academic research and industrial trends. The masterclass has been specifically designed to provide a bridge of knowledge to you, the student, and cement with lifetime access, where you will receive all future updates and additions free of charge.