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How Can Buildings Become More Crack-Resistant in an Era of Frequent Earthquakes? Taiwan’s Carbon Fiber Reinforced Cement Technology Recognized by the UK Building Innovation Awards
A series of felt earthquakes has recently occurred across Taiwan, while the Kyushu region of Japan has also experienced major seismic activity. These events have once again highlighted the importance of building safety and infrastructure durability. As extreme weather events and natural disasters become increasingly frequent, improving the crack resistance and service life of concrete structures has become a critical challenge for the global engineering industry.
THERMOLYSIS Co., Ltd. has been shortlisted in the "Most Innovative Supplier" category at the Building Innovation Awards 2026 in the United Kingdom for its proprietary Carbon Fiber Reinforced Cement (CFRC) technology made with recycled carbon fiber. This recognition demonstrates Taiwan’s growing international competitiveness in sustainable materials and construction innovation.
The Building Innovation Awards is one of the UK's leading awards programs for the construction industry, recognizing technologies and suppliers that demonstrate outstanding innovation, sustainability, and market impact. Being shortlisted reflects international recognition of THERMOLYSIS's achievements in recycled carbon fiber materials and their engineering applications.
Recycled Carbon Fiber Makes Concrete More Resilient
Although concrete offers excellent compressive strength, it is relatively weak in tension and flexure, making it susceptible to cracking under earthquakes, temperature fluctuations, and long-term loading.
THERMOLYSIS has developed proprietary carbon fiber dispersion and mixing technology that enables recycled carbon fibers to be uniformly distributed throughout the cement matrix, forming a three-dimensional reinforcing network. This significantly enhances material toughness and reduces the likelihood of crack formation.
When microcracks develop under external stress, the carbon fibers bridge the crack surfaces, slowing crack propagation and reducing problems such as water infiltration, steel reinforcement corrosion, and deterioration of structural durability.
From Crack Repair to Crack Prevention
In addition to new construction, the technology is suitable for repairing cracks in bridges, roads, tunnels, industrial flooring, heritage buildings, and a wide range of concrete structures.
Compared with conventional repair materials, carbon fiber repair mortar not only restores existing cracks but also strengthens the repaired area through fiber reinforcement, improving structural toughness and reducing the risk of future cracking. This represents a shift from simply repairing cracks to preventing cracks.
Circular Materials for Sustainable Construction
THERMOLYSIS utilizes its proprietary Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis (MAP) technology to recycle high-performance carbon fiber composites, transforming difficult-to-dispose carbon fiber waste into high-value engineering materials.
Recycled carbon fiber not only reduces the consumption of natural resources but also lowers carbon emissions, supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing the global circular economy.
Being shortlisted for the Building Innovation Awards is not only a recognition of THERMOLYSIS's technological capabilities but also demonstrates that Taiwan is steadily gaining international recognition in the field of high-value circular construction materials.
Looking ahead, THERMOLYSIS will continue expanding the application of recycled carbon fiber across construction, transportation, and infrastructure projects. Through innovative materials, the company aims to enhance structural resilience and deliver sustainable building solutions from Taiwan to the world.
Official Building Innovation Awards 2026 Shortlist (THERMOLYSIS):
https://buildinginnovationawards.co.uk/2026-shortlist/
THERMOLYSIS Co., Ltd. has been shortlisted in the "Most Innovative Supplier" category at the Building Innovation Awards 2026 in the United Kingdom for its proprietary Carbon Fiber Reinforced Cement (CFRC) technology made with recycled carbon fiber. This recognition demonstrates Taiwan’s growing international competitiveness in sustainable materials and construction innovation.
The Building Innovation Awards is one of the UK's leading awards programs for the construction industry, recognizing technologies and suppliers that demonstrate outstanding innovation, sustainability, and market impact. Being shortlisted reflects international recognition of THERMOLYSIS's achievements in recycled carbon fiber materials and their engineering applications.
Recycled Carbon Fiber Makes Concrete More Resilient
Although concrete offers excellent compressive strength, it is relatively weak in tension and flexure, making it susceptible to cracking under earthquakes, temperature fluctuations, and long-term loading.
THERMOLYSIS has developed proprietary carbon fiber dispersion and mixing technology that enables recycled carbon fibers to be uniformly distributed throughout the cement matrix, forming a three-dimensional reinforcing network. This significantly enhances material toughness and reduces the likelihood of crack formation.
When microcracks develop under external stress, the carbon fibers bridge the crack surfaces, slowing crack propagation and reducing problems such as water infiltration, steel reinforcement corrosion, and deterioration of structural durability.
From Crack Repair to Crack Prevention
In addition to new construction, the technology is suitable for repairing cracks in bridges, roads, tunnels, industrial flooring, heritage buildings, and a wide range of concrete structures.
Compared with conventional repair materials, carbon fiber repair mortar not only restores existing cracks but also strengthens the repaired area through fiber reinforcement, improving structural toughness and reducing the risk of future cracking. This represents a shift from simply repairing cracks to preventing cracks.
Circular Materials for Sustainable Construction
THERMOLYSIS utilizes its proprietary Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis (MAP) technology to recycle high-performance carbon fiber composites, transforming difficult-to-dispose carbon fiber waste into high-value engineering materials.
Recycled carbon fiber not only reduces the consumption of natural resources but also lowers carbon emissions, supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing the global circular economy.
Being shortlisted for the Building Innovation Awards is not only a recognition of THERMOLYSIS's technological capabilities but also demonstrates that Taiwan is steadily gaining international recognition in the field of high-value circular construction materials.
Looking ahead, THERMOLYSIS will continue expanding the application of recycled carbon fiber across construction, transportation, and infrastructure projects. Through innovative materials, the company aims to enhance structural resilience and deliver sustainable building solutions from Taiwan to the world.
Official Building Innovation Awards 2026 Shortlist (THERMOLYSIS):
https://buildinginnovationawards.co.uk/2026-shortlist/