Navocem
About
Navocem was founded with a vision to provide a more sustainable, economical and high-performance construction solution, through a new cost-effective, clean, code-certified building material platform.
One of the co-founders, Dr. Ramkumar, a Material Science Engineer from Regional Engineering College, India, holds a Master’s and Doctorate in Material Engineering from the University of Illinois, Chicago. With post-doctoral research experience at Argonne National Lab, Chicago, and over a decade of research, he has secured multiple patents. His work led to the development of an innovative method for producing cement using industrial waste, such as mining aggregate and steel plant slag.
Navocem’s breakthrough resulted in patented*, 100% clinker-free, eco-friendly cement products, designed to eliminate CO2 emissions at a fraction of the cost of traditional cement production.
Navocem The Green Cement
Navocem offers an innovative green cement solution made from Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS) and a proprietary activator, providing a 100% clinker-free alternative to traditional Portland cement. This breakthrough significantly reduces carbon emissions, achieving an impressive 84% CO₂ savings. With minimal energy and fuel requirements, Navocem promotes sustainability by utilizing 90-94% GGBS, a by-product of steel production, thereby supporting a circular economy and repurposing industrial waste. Delivering similar or superior performance compared to conventional cement, Navocem is ideal for eco-conscious projects, offering high durability and strength without compromising structural integrity. Available in two grades—Navocem Regular (OPC 43 grade equivalent) and Navocem Premium (Curing-Free Cement)—it provides versatile options for sustainable construction.
Application
Navosil has a varied set of applications, such as:
Structural Uses
Bridges
High-Rise Buildings
Foundations
Hollow core beams and slabs
Dams
Pre-Stressed Concrete
Non-structural Uses
Concrete Blocks
Curbstones
Concrete Pipes
Internal Roads
Plastering
Fencing
Benefits
100% Clinker Free Cement
Helps in cost savings
Confirms to ASTM C1157
Provides increased durability by 30%
Reduce Shrinkage Cracks
Higher Resistance to Sulphate And Chloride Attack
Increased Resistance To Alkali Silica Reactivity
Less water penetration
Similar or higher strength of concrete
Increases the rate of strength gain
Helps in optimizing the mix design by reducing the cement content in the final concrete mix
Low heat of Hydration
Why Choose Navocem?
| Fraction of Capital Cost | A 1 Million TPA Plant for Navocem will require a capital investment of ~ INR 150 Crores, which is only 20% of the conventional cement plant. |
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Faster Turnaround Time |
Navocem’s production plant of 1 MTPA capacity can be made operational within 12 - 15 months of time, wherein time needed for cement plant is more than 6 - 7 years. |
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Use of Industrial Waste |
Conventional cement plant uses 35% - 65% industrial waste (Fly Ash / GGBS, etc.), while Navocem’s waste utilisation is as high as 94%. |
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High Slag Availability |
Global slag production is around 370 million ton and also set to increase to 500 million ton in next decade. While India, has 30 million ton annual production set to increase to 60 million ton within the next decade. |
