CytroCell@Lime for the widespread uptake of lime in construction: a bioeconomy insight

The addition at a low amount (5000 ppm) of CytroCell submicron cellulose fibers to lime during the slaking process or even to a hydrated lime paste substantially improves the carbonation rate and depth. We provide a bioeconomy insight suggesting why and how the uptake of citrus CytroCell, a bionanomaterial sourced via cavitation of industrial citrus processing waste using water and electricity only, might act as the key enabling technology opening the route to widespread uptake of air lime mortars in construction of new buildings as well as in restoration of built heritage.