EMPA’s researchers are pioneering a novel electro-dialysis approach to capture CO₂ directly from rivers and lakes using high-performance membranes. By developing 2D polymer-based anion exchange membranes
Pioneering electrochemical conversion of CO₂ to solid carbon EMPA researchers are developing a novel electrochemical process using gas diffusion electrodes that can convert emitted CO₂ into solid
Enhancing carbon storage capacity in concrete Because building materials account for the largest share of global material flows, Empa researchers are focusing on leveraging the
Beyond cement and concrete, AI is changing how we study other materials. It’s being used to design self-healing asphalt roads, detect defects in steel and
Modelling the human-energy-material nexus for a carbon-binding society To enable a carbon binding society, EMPA researchers are exploring how atmospheric carbon removal can be scaled
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a fast-curing, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional concrete designed specifically for 3D printing in construction. The material replaces cement—which is responsible for a
Buildings as a carbon sink Under the auspices of the ReConstruct research platform, on 28 October 2025, the Second CEPS Construction Day took place at
Most recent studies of building environmental impacts are limited to only embodied emissions from initial construction. The majority of building life cycle emissions occur during
The Technische Universität Braunschweig has inaugurated its new Digital Construction Site (DCS) research infrastructure, showcasing what the construction site of the future could look like. Featuring a six-meter-high large-format
Cement has a major climate impact, and U.S. researchers have now developed a method to use carbon dioxide itself as a raw material in the production of