Green Cement - How Ball Milling Activates Clay for A Sustainable Future

The construction industry is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of sustainability, and green cement is at the forefront of this transformation. Traditional cement production is one of the largest sources of CO₂ emissions, mainly due to the energyintensive process of heating limestone and burning fossil fuels. Green cement tackles this issue by incorporating Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), such as activated clays, fly ash, and slag, which replace part of the conventional clinker - the primary source of emissions in cement. Activated clays are especially promising: they are abundant, locally available, and, when properly processed, can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of cement production.