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GEOSUMAT


The GEOSUMAT – Materials for Circular Economy project has successfully concluded on May 30, 2025

GEOSUMAT was an international research initiative focused on developing innovative, eco-friendly, fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites to support the circular economy and sustainable civil engineering practices. Funded by the EU M-ERA.NET network, the project was carried out in collaboration with Gerosion, Cracow University of Technology, GORTECH, Babeș-Bolyai University, Czech Technical University in Prague, CHEMSTR – ŠAFAŘÍK company, and ReforceTech AS.

Through this collaboration, GEOSUMAT advanced the reuse of local waste resources, reduction of CO₂ emissions, and preservation of natural materials, demonstrating how research and innovation can contribute to a more sustainable construction industry.

Project Duration: June 1, 2022 - May 30, 2025.

Funding: The GEOSUMAT project was funded through the M-ERA.NET Call 2021 (Project No. 9262) with support from the Research Council of Norway, the Icelandic Center for Research (RANNÍS), the Polish National Center for Research and Development, UEFISCDI Romania, and the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic.

Project Partners: 

  • UiT -   The Arctic University of Norway
  • Gerosion
  • CUT -   Cracow University of Technology
  • GORTECH
  • UBB  - Babeș-Bolyai University
  • CTU  - Czech Techncal University in Prague
  • CHEMSTR  -  ŠAFAŘÍK company
  • ReforceTech AS

Objectives:

The project aimed to develop new eco-friendly, fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites using industrial and mining waste to promote circular economy practices. It focused on reusing local waste resources, reducing CO₂ emissions by replacing conventional concrete, and improving the durability and sustainability of materials for civil engineering applications in demanding environments.

Significance:

The GEOSUMAT project contributes to advancing sustainable construction by transforming industrial and mining waste into high-performance, eco-friendly materials, supporting the circular economy and reducing the environmental footprint of the building sector.

We extend our sincere thanks to all partners, researchers, and supporters who made this project a success.
This website will remain available as a reference archive documenting the outcomes and key results of the GEOSUMAT project.

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