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So I read this from a few different sources (this is the best article by far), but nobody really talks about the economies of adopting this technology for modern use. No back-of-the-napkin calculations on whether the raw materials, costs, or processes are economically feasible. Left me wondering. I can see the scientific journals eschewing this, but it would have been cool if one of the regular news outlets touched base with an industrial engineer or something and asked a couple questions.
The patchouli hippies at Berkeley originally focused on carbon output. Heck with that, I'll take concrete that can last 2K years any day.... If this process can use less energy (to create) and last longer, then the other economics are probably moot. _XC