Ukrainian Scientists Create Eco-Friendly Concrete for 3D Printing from Debris Waste

Ukrainian researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from the USA and Poland, are developing an innovative concrete mix for 3D printing that utilizes debris from destroyed buildings as a secondary raw material. This approach not only reduces the negative impact on the environment but also contributes to effective and sustainable reconstruction of residential and infrastructure properties.

This is reported by AgroReview

Use of Industrial and Agricultural Waste in Construction

In addition to building debris, various industrial and agricultural wastes will be added to the concrete mix. The researchers plan to create a new concrete recipe and implement a technology that will be used for the construction of both civilian and military facilities in three countries — Ukraine, Poland, and the USA. The project is expected to last two years, with the main goal of ensuring the restoration of housing and infrastructure through fast, affordable, and sustainable building solutions.

Scale of Destruction and Recycling of Construction Waste

In the Dnipropetrovsk region, special sites have already been organized for the temporary storage of construction waste, where over 13,000 tons of debris have been transported. According to experts, the total volume of such waste in the region exceeds 150,000 tons. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, more than 6,500 civilian facilities in the region have been partially damaged or completely destroyed.

“The uniqueness of the development lies in the use of debris from destroyed buildings as a secondary raw material, which will contribute to ecological and effective reconstruction.”