Carbon8 was founded in 2006 as a spin-out from the University of Greenwich.<\/p>\n
Its patented Accelerated Carbonation Technology (ACT) captures CO\u2082 emissions and converts them into carbon-negative aggregates.<\/p>\n
These aggregates, marketed under the CircaBuild brand, are used in construction as sustainable alternatives to traditional materials.<\/p>\n
Carbon8\u2019s modular solution – the CO\u2082ntainer – enables on-site carbon capture and treatment of industrial residues, supporting sectors such as cement, steel, energy-from-waste, and biomass.<\/p>\n
Prior to the administration\u00a0 Quantuma was instructed by the board on 30 April 2025 to provide advisory support as the company faced cash flow difficulties while seeking investment.<\/p>\n
Despite efforts to secure funding, this was not successful within the required timeframe and the Board resolved to place the company into administration.<\/p>\n
Carbon8\u2019s main site at Medway Campus, University of Greenwich, and premises at Wraxhalls storing plant and equipment will close. The roles of 11 employees have been made redundant.<\/p>\n
Quantuma managing director and Joint \u00a0Administrator Chris Newell said: \u201cIt is always difficult to see a company with such innovative intellectual property (IP) be placed into administration.<\/p>\n
“I expect there to be strong appeal in the assets and any parties interested in the acquisition of the IP are welcomed to make contact with us.\u201d<\/p>\n
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