Impact of the addition of a newly developed bioresin called Biofusion on the strength of concrete

混凝土是世界上最常见的建筑材料，是建筑的主要组成部分。骨料通常占混凝土体积的70%左右，其生产会导致二氧化碳的过量排放。例如，水泥的生产及其在混凝土中作为粘合剂的使用是二氧化碳产生量最高的过程之一，从而加剧了气候变化。建筑业碳排放的任何减少都将有助于提高该行业的长期可持续性并保护环境。减少建筑行业水泥用量的一个潜在解决方案是在混凝土混合物中使用新开发的生物树脂Biofusion。由Biodiffusion Technologies Inc. (BDT)是一种由天然树脂制成的工程有机乳液。它是一种无毒、无害、无浸出的乳剂。本文的实验方案集中于确定Biofusion生物树脂对混凝土强度的影响。因此，具有生物树脂的混凝土的强度和耐久性将与不具有生物树脂的混凝土进行比较。五名高素质的人员（HQP：1名博士后研究员; 1名博士生，2名MASc学生和1名本科生）将在本项目期间通过实验研究和与行业的互动获得宝贵的技能。BDT是主要的合作伙伴组织，将在这项合作研究计划的活动和成功中发挥关键作用。BDT是一家自豪的加拿大公司，它已经接受了可持续发展议程，在其制造工艺和回收材料的使用方面取得了切实的改进。BDT有很大的能力将本文开发的研究成果转化为实践，因为他们负责生产和供应Biofusion生物树脂，用于多个市场领域的商业应用。

Concrete, the most common construction material in the world, represents the main component of construction. Aggregate materials normally occupy about 70% of the concrete volume and their production results in excessive emission of carbon dioxide. For instance, the production of cement and its use in concrete as a binder is one of the highest carbon dioxide producing processes, thereby contributing to climate change. Any decrease in carbon emissions from construction will help improve the long-term sustainability of the industry and help the environment. One potential solution to reduce the amount of cement used in the construction industry is to use the newly developed bioresin Biofusion in the concrete mix. The Biofusion bioresin, manufactured by Biodiffusion Technologies Inc. (BDT), is an engineered organic emulsion produced from naturally occurring resins. It is a non-toxic, non-hazardous, and non-leaching emulsion. The experimental program herein focuses on determining the impact of the Biofusion bioresin to the strength of concrete. As such, the strength and durability of concrete with the bioresin will be compared to that made with no bioresin. Five highly qualified personnel (HQP: 1 postdoctoral fellow; 1 PhD student, 2 MASc students, and 1 undergraduate student) will gain valuable skills through experimental research and interactions with industry during this project.BDT is the primary partner organization and will play a key role in the activities and success of this collaborative research initiative. BDT is a proud Canadian corporation that has embraced the sustainability agenda with tangible improvements in its manufacturing processes and use of recycled materials. BDT has a large capacity to translate the research results developed herein into practice, as they are responsible for the manufacture and supply of the Biofusion bioresin for commercial applications in multiple market sectors.