Sustainable alternatives to concrete and ceramics

I'm Aled Deakin Roberts, I'm a scientist/inventor who specialises in developing bio-hybrid materials similar to sea shells, horn and bone.

I'm trying to develop sustainable alternatives to cement, concrete and other ceramics - which have a huge environmental footprint. Cement alone accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions.

I've recently had some success with this, having developed a plant-derived alternative to cement (see below). There's still a long way to go in terms of development and optimisation, but initial results are promising.

Another material I've recently developed is a sea-shell mimicking bio-hybrid material (see below). Over 40% of its mass is carbon dioxide, locked away in carbonate form, meaning it could be a good candidate for carbon capture and utilisation. It's hard and shiny like a ceramic tile - but unlike a conventional ceramic material it doesn't require high-temperature, energy-intensive processing.

This work is currently 100% self-funded and I operate from my cellar. I'd like to expand but funding is my main constraint - please support my research by purchasing a prototype!