BY VIRTUE OF NECESSITY
There is a global shortage of riverbed and beach sand, to meet the global demand for the construction industry. Riverbeds and beaches are being stripped bare, with farmlands & forests torn up to get the raw material.
Ecosystems are being destroyed out of lack of ingenuity, in a world with no shortage of desert sand, currently perceived as “useless”.
INSPIRED BY NATURE
Sustainability is about responsible resource management.
Living in or near a desert and buying sand to build, is like a fish in the ocean buying water to live. We indicate herewith, that desert dune sand is viable for construction, when paired with the right material(s).
Sand is the key ingredient in cement and asphalt, roads, buildings, bridges and foundations. The currently perceived viable form of sand for construction however, is in short supply.
The best solutions, are inspired by nature.
An ant can climb a smooth wall because it is small enough to interface with the micro-roughness on the surface. Dune sand, has nano-roughness, which requires a different class of material, to bind with it.
OUR SOLUTION
With NANOARC's proprietary QUANTCEM nanocement, we present a next generation nanotechnological solution to make dune sand viable for construction and simultaneously, address the global shortage in sand supply.
THE CHALLENGE
Dune sand, is too slippery for macro-materials like Portland cement, due to its low surface area. The bond between materials, happens at atomic scale. To enhance bonding strength, the surface area of a material needs to be significantly increased, to expose more atoms for binding.
The specific surface area (blaine) of a material hence determines both its reactivity and binding capability, to other materials. If the blaine of a (nano)material is not high enough, the bonding with dune sand will not be effective.
COMPARE TRADITIONAL CEMENTS WITH QUANTCEM
MATERIAL BLAINE (cm²/g)
____________________________________________________PORTLAND CEMENT 3,700
SLAG CEMENT (GGBS) 4,000
ULTRAFINE CEMENT 8,320
NANOARC QUANTCEM 359,300 - 635,200
HOW QUANTCEM WORKS
The term "cement", simply means "binder". This implies, that the solution to make dune sand viable in concrete, requires an effective binder, beyond traditional cements.
QUANTCEM nanocement blaine is approx. 100 - 172 x higher than Portland Cement. This is why it is able to create stronger bonds with the nano-roughness on smooth dune sand.
This ultrahigh blaine of QUANTCEM is also the reason it is effective at unconventionally minute doses in cement and concrete. The reason being, that coehesive forces between materials, occur predominantly at atomic scale. The close a material is to that scale, the more effective it becomes.
The average dose of QUANTCEM in a cubic metre (m3) of concrete, is about 2.4g, conferring approx 16 - 22% compressive strength gain.
SIMPLIFIED LOGISTICS
The ultra-high blaine of QUANTCEM enables their usage at unconventionally low doses, which lowers logistics costs e.g. 1kg (2.2 lb) of QUANTCEM CURE is viable for 370 m3 (440 Yd3) of concrete, shipped from our facility to any worldwide location, at a fixed cost of $105 or 45€ across all of Europe. This compensates for the hefty costs incurred with the shipment of tonnes of conventional cement.
Consultancy services are available, to help with the re-design of concrete formulations that adopt dune sand.
PRODUCTS
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USAGE : Simply add the QUANTCEM nanopowder to your microcement or concrete mix in the dry phase, mix thoroughly prior to hydration, then proceed as usual.
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QUARTERLY ( 5 % ) | BI-ANNUALLY ( 10 % ) | ANNUALLY ( 15 % )
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QUANTCEMTM CURE (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
NANOARCHITECTURE : <25 nm (0.025 μm) hollow semi-spherical nanoparticles
BLAINE : 388000 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0003 -0.0005 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0008 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE IN GROUT : 0.0011 - 0.0021 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE* : 2.7g ( 0.08 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00011 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 16 - 20 %
*MINIMUM CEMENT REDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 10 %
*CO2 DEDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 216 kg (equivalent of ~ 0.22 carbon offset credits)
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO2
VIEW PRICING
QUANTITY | PRICE
5 grams (0.17 oz.) | £ 405 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 2 m3 OF CONCRETE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 10 m3 OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 19,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 100 m3 OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 75,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 400 m3 OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
QUANTCEMTM X-PRESS (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
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
BLAINE : 359300 cm²/g
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0004 -0.0005 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0009 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE IN (NON-SHRINKING) GROUT : 0.002 - 0.003 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 3.8g ( 0.11 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00016 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 12 - 17 % in 24 to 72 hours
VIEW PRICING
QUANTITY | PRICE
5 grams (0.17 oz.) | £ 455 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 1.4 m3 OF CONCRETE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,250 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 7 m3 OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81. oz) | £ 21,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 70 m3 OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 83,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 280 m3 OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
QUANTCRETETM NANOFILLER (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
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 : 0.0008 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.9g (~ 0.08 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
VIEW PRICING
QUANTITY | PRICE
5 grams (0.17 oz.) | £ 585 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 1.8 m3 OF CONCRETE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,900 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 9 m3 OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 28,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 90 m3 OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 110,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 360 m3 OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
QUANTCRETETM NANOFLEX (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 QuantCrete NANOFILLER, QUANTCEM CURE, microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
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 : 0.0007 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
VIEW PRICING
QUANTITY | PRICE
5 grams (0.17 oz.) | £ 655 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 2.2 m3 OF CONCRETE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 3,250 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 11 m3 OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81. oz) | £ 31,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 110 m3 OF CONCRETE
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 123,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 440 m3 OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
QUANTCRETETM CARBON-SET (C-SET)
APPLICATIONS
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.
QUANTCRETE C-SET 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.
QUANTCRETE C-SET is recommended for use in conjunction with QUANTCEM 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 QUANTCRETE C-SET to capture CO2, without compromising concrete durability.
III. RESISTANCE TO ALKALI REACTIVITY (ASR) & SULPHATE ATTACK (TSA) IN CONCRETE & MORTAR: QUANTCRETE C-SET 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
BLAINE : 506650 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSE IN CEMENT : 0.0002 - 0.001 wt %
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00013 %
1G (0.035 OZ) DIRECTLY CAPTURES approx. 1100 - 1958 cm3 (i.e. ~ 1.1 - 1.96 kg or 39 - 67 oz. ) of CO2
From the dosage used per cubic metre or cubic yard, the CO2 reductions can be deduced.
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.8 g (~ 0.08 oz. per cubic yard)
CO2 CAPTURE (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 3.3 - 5.9 kg (116.4 - 208.1 oz)
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:
VIEW PRICING
QUANTITY | PRICE
50 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 7,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 18 m3 OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 34,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 90 m3 OF CONCRETE
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 135,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 360 m3 OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org