Welcome to SPP 2436!
SPP 2436, Priority Programme "Net-Zero Concrete", funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) for three years (2024-2026), aims to improve our understanding on alternative binders, renewable aggregates and carbonation strategies with the goal of achieving net-zero concrete.
News and activities
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SPP 2436 Annual Meeting Announcement
June 23, 2026
On September 29, 2026, the DFG Priority Programme 2436 will bring together its project partners in Darmstadt for the Annual Meeting, providing an opportunity to exchange recent developments, strengthen collaboration, and align future activities. The meeting will be followed by the Net-Zero Future Conference, offering a broader platform for scientific discussion and knowledge exchange on pathways toward achieving net-zero concrete.
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SPP 2436 Group Meeting in Weimar
May 04, 2026
From 27–29 April 2026, the DFG Priority Programme 2436 “Net Zero Concrete” held a group meeting at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, bringing together researchers to exchange progress and strengthen collaboration. The programme combined research presentations with a dedicated workshop on microstructural imaging of cement and concrete, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches towards climate-neutral concrete.
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Computational Methods for Building Physics and Construction Materials 2026 (Online)
February 13, 2026
24. April – 03. July 2026 // Online
The course is intended to convey various computer-aided calculation methods, solution approaches and possibilities for implementing physical processes in the fields of building physics and materials relevant in the construction industry. The focus is on the microscopic and macroscopic consideration of active processes in porous building material systems, such as concrete, geopolymers, insulation materials.
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SPP 2436 First Annual Meeting in Aachen
December 17, 2025
On November 24, 2025, one year after its launch, the DFG Priority Programme 2436 brought together its project partners at RWTH Aachen to share progress, strengthen collaboration, and define the next steps toward achieving net-zero concrete.
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1st Modelling Group Meeting Recap (24 & 28 Jan. 2025)
February 12, 2025
Key discussions and Future steps
The 1st Modeling Group Meeting took place on January 24 and 28, 2025, bringing together researchers to shape the next steps in refining modeling methodologies for cementitious systems. Stay tuned for further updates!
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1st Experimental Group Meeting Recap 30/01/25
February 03, 2025
Key Discussions & Next Steps
The Experimental Group held a productive meeting to discuss reference materials, method exchange, and characterization. Thank you to everyone who participated!
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SPP 2436 Kick Off
December 17, 2024
The DFG SPP 2436 has been Kicked-off! The event took place in the Darmstadtium conference center in Darmstadt November 21 and 22. Within the framework of this SPP 15 scientific research projects proposed by 12 German top universities will aim to develop solutions for a Net-Zero Concrete
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Priority Programmes provide support to foster progress through cooperation and methodology, especially in emerging research. They support multidisciplinary collaboration and networks between the involved researchers.