Carbon Quantum Dots (CQD's) are now admixed to the Composite Anode Paint (CASTQ) and to the Embedding Zinc Anode Activating Binder (QEZAC). The admixed CQD’s, due to their versatile surface and superior electron transfer capabilities, lower polarization resistance and increase conductivity especially in dry environments assuring corrosion protection of the steel reinforcement also under ambient dry conditions, and furthermore increase adhesion strength.

The Composite Anode Paint and the Embedded Zinc Anode (EZ-Anode) are modified by the admixture of CQD's - resulting in CAST^Q - Composite Quantum Anode Paint and to QEZAC - Quantum dot modified Embedding Zinc Activating Cement.