Our team is pleased to share a meaningful milestone in our work on nature-based solutions: a bio-cement that captures and mineralizes atmospheric CO₂ through microbial activity. This new agent is being developed for diverse applications—from building components and geotechnical interventions to the conservation of built heritage. It reflects our ongoing effort to enable circular, low-carbon solutions within the construction sector.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
At its core is a naturally occurring microbe capable of converting CO₂ into stable carbonate minerals. Our team observed that above 470 ppm CO₂, the microbial metabolism shifts to favor CO₂ hydration—the crucial first step toward mineralization. This insight supports the design of living materials that go beyond reducing emissions, with the potential to actively contribute to carbon drawdown.

🤝 This advancement is supported by Innosuisse and builds on close collaboration with the Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI) – the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland and The Laloui Group.

As environmental demands on the built environment continue to grow, our growing portfolio of biological agents and technologies help outline new paths toward more sustainable construction.