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BUILDING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
BUILDING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
Sustainability is not optional—it’s essential
The global demand for construction is depleting riverbeds and beaches, destroying farmland and stripping forests for sand. Yet, in deserts worldwide, dune sand sits unused—perceived as “unsuitable” for concrete. At NANOARC we turn this abundant resource into a solution.
Sustainable construction begins with materials that perform. Our proprietary DUNECEM nanocement enables the use of dune sand in high-performance eco-friendly concrete, delivering strength, durability and sustainability—all without CO₂ emissions. Join us in redefining construction for a greener smarter future.
WHY DUNE SAND MATTERS
WHY DUNE SAND MATTERS
Sand is the backbone of construction Different applications require different types of sand:
DUNE/DESERT SAND: 0.1–1.6 mm – Smooth, previously considered unsuitable.
FINE SAND: 0.075–0.425 mm – Ideal for plastering, mortar and fine concrete work.
CONCRETE SAND (C-Sand): 0.15–4.75 mm – Preferred for structural concrete due to bonding and durability.
COARSE SAND: 2–4 mm+ – Used for foundations and road construction.
BENEFITS OF USING DUNE SAND WITH DUNECEM:
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY: Reduces reliance on river and beach sand.
COST SAVINGS: Locally sourced, cutting transportation costs.
ECO-FRIENDLY: Conserves vulnerable ecosystems and reduces environmental impact.
ENHANCED WORKABILITY & PERFORMANCE: Improves concrete mixing and application. Creates stronger, denser and faster-curing concrete.
STRONG AND VERSATILE: Can replace up to 40% of traditional sand without compromising strength.
VERSATILITY : Suitable for structural elements, backfilling, plastering, paving blocks and precast components.
OVERCOMING TRADITIONAL LIMITATIONS
OVERCOMING TRADITIONAL LIMITATIONS
Traditional cements fail with dune sand because:
Smooth dune sand resists bonding.
Cement particles lack the surface area to grip the sand effectively.
WHY TRADITIONAL CEMENT FALLS SHORT
Dune sand is not unsuitable for construction. It is conventional cements, that are not suitable for dune sand.
Smooth dune sand resists bonding and conventional cements lack sufficient surface area to form a durable mix. The result is concrete that can be weaker, more porous and prone to early deterioration.
DUNECEM nanocement addresses this challenge
With particles averaging 1–25 nm and up to 200× higher surface area than conventional cement, DUNECEM creates strong chemical bonds with smooth sand particles. The outcome is concrete that is:
Denser and stronger
Faster-curing for accelerated project schedules
Resistant to freeze-thaw cycles and corrosion
Lighter, reducing structural load
DUNECEM : PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS
DUNECEM : PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS
DUNECEM BOND: Strengthens concrete, improves workability, reduces weight and accelerates curing.
DUNECEM DURA: Enhances early strength, reduces shrinkage, protects against corrosion and abrasion and improves mould resistance.
DUNECEM DENSE: Boosts compressive strength, reduces permeability, offers UV protection and provides antibacterial and antifouling properties.
DUNECEM TENSILE: Improves flexural and tensile strength, water repellency and corrosion resistance.
DUNECEM XPDITE: A nano-catalyst that accelerates cement hydration, increases strength, improves CO₂ resistance and supports low-carbon concrete formulations.
SIMPLE EFFICIENT USAGE
SIMPLE EFFICIENT USAGE
MIXING: Add DUNECEM nanopowder to fine aggregates during the dry phase then hydrate as usual.
DOSAGE: Extremely low (0.0001–0.001 wt%), saving material and logistics costs.
CONCRETE FORMULATIONS: Typically ~75% dune sand, 25% river sand—adjustable with DUNECEM dosage.
SHIPPING: 1 kg covers 370 m³ of concrete, shipped worldwide at a fixed cost.
HOW CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS BENEFIT FROM DUNECEM
HOW CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS BENEFIT FROM DUNECEM
SUSTAINABLE: Reduces CO₂-emissions and preserves natural sand sources.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE : Stronger, faster-curing and more durable concrete.
COSS-EFFECTIVE : Minimises material use, transport and long-term maintenance.
GLOBAL REACH: Delivered worldwide with flexible logistics.
A PARADIGM SHIFT: Transforming previously unusable dune sand into high-performance concrete.
COMPARE TRADITIONAL CEMENTS WITH DUNECEM
COMPARE TRADITIONAL CEMENTS WITH DUNECEM
MATERIAL BLAINE (cm²/g) PARTICLE SIZE (μm)
____________________________________________________________MATERIAL BLAINE (cm²/g) PARTICLE SIZE (μm)
PORTLAND CEMENT 3700 > 40
SLAG CEMENT 4000 14 - 22
FLY ASH 4200 0.5 - 300
ULTRAFINE CEMENT 8320 10 - 20
METAKAOLIN 190,000 1 - 20
CONDENSED SILICA FUME ~ 200,000 0.1 - 0.5
NANOARC DUNECEM 359,300 - 1,486,400 0.001 - 0.02
PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS
Payments can be made directly through our website via bank transfer, credit card, cryptocurrency, invoice issuance for a bank transfer.
USAGE : Simply add the DUNECEM nanopowder to your fine aggregate in the dry phase, mix thoroughly prior to hydration, then proceed as usual.
The Higher the surface area (BET) of the nanoparticles, the more effective the nanomaterial and the lower the required dose.
**Doses can be varied depending on the designated application and functional need.
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DUNECEMTM BOND (NANO-CEMENT)
DUNECEMTM BOND (NANO-CEMENT)
APPLICATIONS : Nano-cementitious system to accelerate the cure rate of concrete and offset the negative impact of fly ash and GGBS on the early-age properties of concrete. Improved workability, Nano-Filler, Compressive Strength reinforcement of concrete mortar and cement paste, Whitener/colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : <25 nm (0.025 μm) hollow semi-spherical nanoparticles
BLAINE : 388000 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % LESS PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0003 -0.0005 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.002 - 0.006 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE IN GROUT : 0.0011 - 0.0021 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE* : 2.9g ( 0.08 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00011 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 20 - 60 %
*MINIMUM CEMENT REDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : min. 10 %
*CO2 DEDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : min. 216 kg (equivalent of ~ 0.22 carbon offset credits)
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO2
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 1,800 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 10 m3 (24 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 17,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 100 m3 (240 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 68,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 400 m3 (960 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
DUNECEMTM DURA (NANO-CEMENT)
DUNECEMTM DURA (NANO-CEMENT)
APPLICATIONS : Helps reduce concrete cure/setting time by working as an accelerator or early stage activator of ground-granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS or GGBFS) and enhance concrete strength gain. Expansive agent to reduce autogenous-shrinkage, Increase Compressive & Tensile Strength, Corrosion Inhibitor (Mitigate sulphate attack) & pH Elevator, Mold and Mildew Resistance, Low Air Permeability, Abrasion Resistance, Antistatic Agent, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
BLAINE : 359300 cm²/g
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % LESS PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0004 -0.0005 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.003 - 0.006 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE IN (NON-SHRINKING) GROUT : 0.002 - 0.003 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.9g ( 0.08 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00016 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 15 - 55 % in 24 to 72 hours
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,025 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 9 m3 (22 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81. oz) | £ 20,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 90 m3 (220 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 80,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 360 m3 (880 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
DUNECEMTM DENSE (NANOCEMENT ENHANCER)
DUNECEMTM DENSE (NANOCEMENT ENHANCER)
APPLICATIONS : Compressive Strength reinforcement, improve workability, UV filtering, Antibacterial, Antifouling, Anticorrosion (resistance to chloride attack), Reduced Alkali Reactivity, Water Repellant, Lower Air permeability, Whitener/colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : ~ 5 nm (0.005 μm) spherical particles
BLAINE/ SPECIFIC SURFACE AREA : 415300 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % LESS PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0003 - 0.0004 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.002 - 0.005 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.5g (~ 0.07 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00012 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 18 - 22 %
**Strength increases with dose augmentation
**Early strength gain is retarded slightly in days 1-7, when superplasticizers are used but picks up significantly afterwards
MINIMUM REDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 11 %
CO2 DEDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 237,60 kg (equivalent of ~ 0.24 carbon offset credits)
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO2
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,600 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 10 m3 (24 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 25,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 100 m3 (240 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 100,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 400 m3 (960 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
DUNECEMTM TENSILE (NANOCEMENT ENHANCER)
DUNECEMTM TENSILE (NANOCEMENT ENHANCER)
APPLICATIONS : Compressive & Flexural/Tensile Strength reinforcement, improve workability, UV filtering, Antibacterial, Antifouling, Anticorrosion (enhanced resistance to chloride attack), Reduced Alkali Reactivity, Water Repellant, Lower Air permeability, Whitener/colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to DUNCEM DENSE, DUNECEM BOND, microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin 2D sheets ( < 1 nm)
BLAINE : 635200 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % LESS PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0002 - 0.00034 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.001 - 0.004 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.4g (~ 0.07 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.0001 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 20 - 43 %
AVERAGE FLEXURAL STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 12 - 40 %
**Strength increases with dose augmentation
**Early strength gain is retarded slightly in days 1-7, when superplasticizers are used but picks up significantly afterwards
MINIMUM CEMENT REDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE): approx. 17 %
CO2 DEDUCTION (AT 2.4G DOSE per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 367,20 kg (equivalent of ~ 0.37 carbon offset credits)
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO2
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,925 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 11 m3 (27 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81. oz) | £ 29,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 110 m3 (270 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 116,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 440 m3 (1,080 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
DUNECEMTM XPDITE (CEMENT NANOCATALYST)
DUNECEMTM XPDITE (CEMENT NANOCATALYST)
APPLICATIONS
A multi-purpose nanocatalyst, primarily to supercharge the hydration rate of cements such as GGBS, Portland cement, QUANTCEM and DUNECEM. By accelerating hydration, it promotes the formation of CSH phases in Portland cement, which is crucial to the strength and durability of hardened cement. The faster setting and hardening of cements, screeds, plasters, mortar and tile adhesives is particularly beneficial in time-sensitive construction projects, as tjis enables a reduction in energy consumption and overall emissions.
I. CO2 CAPTURE : The pH of concrete has to stay above 11, for it to remain stable. Carbonation, or CO2 capture in concrete, reduces its pH to ~ 8.3, damaging both rebar & concrete.
DUNECEM XPDITE efficiently captures CO2 & neutralises the damage from carbonation. It is a concrete nanoadditive, designed to also counteract and neutralise the acidity caused by concrete carbonation. After CO2 capture, its pH value drops to 11.3, which is still within the safe operation range for concrete.
II. SLAG/HIGH ALUMINA CEMENT (HAC/CAC) & FLY ASH ACCELERATOR : HAC is prone to a crystalline re-arrangement (or ‘conversion’), which results in reduced strength and vulnerability to chemical attack and structural failure, when exposed to water for long periods of time.
DUNECEM XPDITE is recommended for use in conjunction with DUNECEM as well as cementitious systems based on calcium aluminate cements (CAC) where it accelerates the setting time. This favours a higher usage of fly ash and GGBS-based formulations for an added reduction in carbon footprint, alongside the innate ability of DUNECEM XPDITE to capture CO2, without compromising concrete durability.
III. RESISTANCE TO ALKALI REACTIVITY (ASR) & SULPHATE ATTACK (TSA) IN CONCRETE & MORTAR: DUNECEM XPDITE improves cement paste and concrete workability, increases compressive strength and provides resistance to sulphate attack while also reducing the expansion associated with alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in Portland cement formulations.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
BLAINE : 506650 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSE IN CEMENT : 0.001 - 0.002 wt %
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00013 %
GAS CAPTURE : ~ 5.88 g of CO2 per gram of nanocatalyst
MASS REQUIRED TO CAPTURE 1 TONNE OF CO2 : 170 kg
From the dosage used per cubic metre or cubic yard, the CO2 reductions can be deduced.
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.5 g (~ 0.07 oz. per cubic yard)
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 16 - 24 %
**Strength increases with dose augmentation
** at higher doses, C-SET allows less cement usage, to further reduce the carbon footprint seamlessly, in a directly measurable manner. Cement, ready-mix and precast manufacturers can run their basic dosage-dependent CO2 reduction calculations based on the following metric:
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QUANTITY | PRICE
50 grams (1.76 oz.) | £ 6,160 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 20 m3 (48 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 30,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 100 m3 (240 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 120,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 400 m3 (960 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
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