Solutions to reduce carbon emissions in Turkey's cement sector were discussed at a meeting hosted by TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (MAM). At the meeting attended by TÜRKÇİMENTO R&D Manager, ÇİMKO Technical Assistant General Manager, ÇİMKO Environment and Sustainability Manager and Baştaş Cement R&D Manager, existing techniques and technologies for decarbonizing the sector were discussed in detail.

The main agenda of the meeting was dominated by absorption and membrane technologies used to reduce carbon emissions in cement production processes. While the technical infrastructures and innovation-oriented projects required for the cement industry to achieve a more sustainable structure were emphasized, the competencies of TÜBİTAK MAM's Resource Efficiency and Clean Energy Research Group and Chemical Process Technologies Research Group in this field were introduced in detail.

Participants were introduced to the advanced technologies used in the Carbon Dioxide Separation and Evaluation Laboratory operating within TÜBİTAK MAM. In particular, the absorption system and the pilot system for methane production from carbon dioxide were shown as examples of the work carried out in the laboratory. Discussions were held on the potential of these systems to reduce carbon emissions in cement production processes.

It was also decided to initiate a feasibility study on carbon management in the cement sector. Within the scope of this study, it was planned to create road maps for the integration of absorption and membrane technologies into the sector. Participants exchanged ideas on the applicability and potential cost-benefit analysis of these technological solutions to reduce carbon emissions.

Such meetings are intended to be a starting point for broader projects to reduce the carbon footprint of the cement sector.