Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

23. Biology is Hard. Bioconcrete is Harder. Prometheus Materials' Loren Burnett

Apr 28, 2023

41:17

Episode Description:

In this episode of Grow Everything Biotech Podcast, Karl and Erum interview Lauren Burnett from Prometheus Materials about the company's innovative bioconcrete. Their bioconcrete is more sustainable and stronger than traditional concrete and has unique properties like insulation and blast resistance that make it ideal for various applications. The episode also discusses the challenges of developing a new type of concrete and the need for innovation in the biotech industry. The potential of biotech to create new sustainable solutions and products is vast and the future of the industry is promising. Prometheus Materials' bioconcrete is a prime example of how biotech is revolutionizing the construction industry and addressing environmental impact.

Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating?

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Topics Covered:

00:00:00 Biology is Hard. Bioconcrete is Harder. Prometheus Materials' Loren Burnett
00:03:43 Reconnecting With Friends And Attending Lab Opening
00:05:31 Prometheus' Biotech Concrete: A Radical Solution To Pollution
00:08:46 The Future Of Concrete: A Zero-carbon Alternative.
00:11:03 Focused On Precast Concrete Products
00:13:24 A New Material Stronger Than Traditional Concrete
00:14:59 Unique Material Provides Insulation And Blast Resistance: Energy Management
00:18:01 Using Nature To Combat Co2 Pollution: A Look Into Biotech Manufacturing Facilities' Techniques
00:22:52 Company's Ultimate Goal Is To Reduce Co2 Emissions Through Licensing Technology To Producers Of Cement And Precast Concrete Prod
00:23:54 Concrete Industry Adressing Unsustainability Of Production
00:27:56 Positive Reception For Concrete Industry's New Innovations
00:29:10 American Concrete Institute Exhibition And Biological Solutions
00:31:27 Using Algae To Create Concrete: The Potential Of Bio And Biotechnology For Climate Change Reduction And Innovation
00:35:50 The Importance Of Sound Absorption In Materials And The Fascination With Seashell-based Structures
00:39:55 Potential Use Of 3d Printing For Portable Cement Material