CCCC Building Materials

As part of the Carbon Engineering Initiative, the CCCC has developed coal-derived building and construction materials, including char bricks, to create new markets for Wyoming coal.

Char Bricks

The coal-derived bricks are made using low-energy, eco-friendly process technologies developed in the CCCC. Highly porous and lightweight, the bricks have shown that they provide better insulation.

The bricks were produced using a zero-waste construction method in which they can be manufactured, transformed and recycled in a comprehensive life cycle.

Block Pavers & Stone Veneer

The char bricks boast multiple applications and have been engineered to suit different construction needs, including block paver and stone veneer products.

Demonstration House

The construction of a demonstration house using coal derived char bricks was completed in 2022. Two years of performance data have been collected on the bricks in comparison to their counterparts - conventional clay bricks.

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Char Brick Benefits

 

  • Second generation bricks are comprised of 40% coal char.
  • In an ASTM E 84 test -- the char bricks were classified as “Class A” which indicates superior fire protection.
  • The char bricks have a low production cost making them more economical.
  • The char bricks emit lower VOC’s than their clay brick counterpart.