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Electric Arc Furnace: Research into the use of EAF slag for low-carbon cement
Ecocem is part of a consortium consisting of leading academic and industrial actors in Europe. Their project aims to optimise the environmental compatibility of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) slag for low-carbon cement.
€4 m
in funding
4
years
8
partners
5
countries
Key numbers
About the project
As the steel sector shifts from blast furnaces to EAFs in an effort to decarbonise its own processes, the nature of the waste material produced as part of the steel manufacturing process will change. A pioneer in the optimisation of slags for use as cementitious materials, Ecocem’s new research will aim to optimise EAF slag reactivity. Ultimately, the goal is to make EAF slag work more effectively as a supplementary cementitious material without compromising the durability of the cement it is used to make, thereby transforming landfill-bound waste material into a valuable contributor to cement decarbonisation.
Impact of the project:
Low-carbon cement production using EAF slag targets a transformative reduction in CO₂ emissions in cement production.
Funding instrument European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder
Spinverse’s role
Spinverse provided the project consortium with a full proposal preparation service from project concepting, consortium building, funding proposal writing and management to quality check.
The Spinverse team provided an expert guiding hand for us throughout the process, not only keeping us on track in terms of timing but also ensuring we hit the right tone at the right moments throughout the application. Whilst we and our consortium partners know our subjects better than most, Spinverse was able to draw out the most relevant aspects to give us the best chance of success, and all done in a friendly and collaborative manner. We look forward to working with them again in the future.
Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
About the project
The LIFE Lit4Nature aims to establish a stronger, evidence-based system for biodiversity conservation and restoration across Lithuania. Major focus will be placed on strengthening the national biodiversity monitoring system, improving data collection and integration and on introducing innovative monitoring approaches to support evidence-based conservation and restoration decisions.
Impact of the project:
The project aims to boost stronger biodiversity and ecosystem recovery across Lithuania through nationwide conservation and restoration. Further, it wants to achieve better national coordination for efficient and well targeted conservation measures and their funding.
Funding instrument LIFE Programme
Spinverse’s role
Spinverse experts supported the coordinator throughout the two-stage LIFE Strategic Nature Project application process from concept note development to submitting the final proposal.
The support included workshops that brought together the proposal team to sharpen the project concept and focus the application on the most relevant and critical aspects of Lithuania's
Prioritised Action Framework for Natura 2000 and the forthcoming National Restoration Plan.
Spinverse’s strategic guidance, hands-on support and thorough quality reviews helped us focus on the critical aspects, strengthen the proposal logic and present its impacts convincingly. Their LIFE expertise gave our team confidence and contributed significantly to the proposal’s high quality and successful funding outcome.”
Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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