Engineering Platform Evolution (2022–2026)
Structural Materials
Load-bearing construction materials engineered for building-scale deployment.
- Carbon Structural Units (CSU)
- Char Bricks (Gen 1–Gen 3)
- Char Paver Blocks
- Coal-GO Concrete
- Concrete Block Systems
- Char masonry systems
- Engineered paver blocks
- Coal-GO structural concrete
Performance Materials
Functional materials engineered for weight reduction, insulation, and performance optimization.
- Engineered cement grout
- Lightweight aggregates
- Thermal & density-modified composites
- Char Insulation Panels
- Char Cement Grout
- Lightweight Char Aggregate
- Char Mortar Systems
Infrastructure Applications
Civil-scale materials designed for transportation and infrastructure environments.
- Soil Stabilization Systems
- Storm Drainage Components
- Sound Barrier Wall Systems
- Surface & Pavement Systems
Architectural & Design ProductS
Aesthetic and functional material applications for architectural design and interiors.
- Char Stone Veneer
- Tabletop Granite
- Fireplace Systems
- Home Décor Applications
FROM PROTOTYPE TO BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The laboratory has developed and constructed full-scale demonstration structures to validate structural performance, durability, and constructability of engineered geomaterials.
- Full-scale char brick demo house (2022)
- Multi-product integration (brick, aggregate, mortar, pavers)
- Day/night performance validation
- Field deployment benchmarking
These demonstration projects serve as validation platforms for structural performance, constructability assessment, and industry-scale transition.
Commercialization & Industry Transition
Venture Transition Statement
Select technologies developed within the Geomaterials Product Development Laboratory have advanced beyond laboratory validation and transitioned into venture-scale commercialization through Carbonado Technology LLC.
Carbonado Technology LLC serves as an industry translation platform — bridging advanced geomaterials research with scalable manufacturing, systems integration, and commercial deployment across construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets.
Materials-to-Market & Energy Integration Strategy
Phase I — Foundational Materials (2022)
Gen 1 Char Brick
Demonstration structure
Phase II — Systems Expansion (2023–2024)
Structural materials
Performance materials
Infrastructure applications
Prototype validation
Phase III — Scale & Validation (2025)
Field testing
Supply chain alignment
Cost optimization
Industry partnerships
Phase IV — Market Entry & Platform Expansion (2026)
Commercial Deployment
Commercial production launch
Venture-scale commercialization
Construction & infrastructure deployment
Rare Earth Materials Development
Rare earth material extraction & processing research
Advanced mineral characterization
Functional material systems integration
Strategic supply chain positioning
Carbon Storage Systems
Carbon mineralization materials
CO₂-sequestering construction systems
Subsurface material validation
Infrastructure-integrated carbon storage
Hydrogen Storage & Transport Materials
Solid-state hydrogen storage media
Porous geomaterial systems
Structural materials for hydrogen infrastructure
Safety validation & durability testing
Critical & Rare Earth Materials
Advanced mineral characterization
Rare earth recovery systems
Functional geomaterial integration
Strategic materials supply chain development
Kim Lau (She/Her/Hers)
Research Scientist
University of Wyoming
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management
L40 Engineering Building EN3050
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: clau1@uwyo.edu