about

Dekiln is a pioneering materials technology company that has developed a revolutionary, low-carbon alternative to traditional ceramic tiles.

A decorative Eralith tile depicting a yellow flower.

A large green Eralith sustainable tile from Dekiln.

origin

Dekiln originated during the COVID-19 pandemic when founder Dr. Aled Roberts established a basement laboratory to conduct materials research using commonly available ingredients. Resource constraints led to a significant breakthrough in sustainable ceramic alternatives inspired by natural materials like seashells, tooth enamel, and pearl.

A pile of sea shells, one of the natural materials which can be engineered to make sustainable ceramics.

A large orange Eralith sustainable tile from Dekiln.

vision

Our vision is to revolutionise the ceramics industry by replacing energy-intensive production methods with sustainable, scalable alternatives that reduce carbon emissions while maintaining premium quality and aesthetic appeal.

An internal wall tiled with green sustainable Eralith tiles, with a vase and reading books in the foreground.

mission

We are committed to developing and commercialising innovative low-carbon ceramics that help facilitate the transition to a sustainable, circular economy in the construction industry by providing viable alternatives to energy-intensive materials through the use of waste streams and bio-inspired design engineering.

CEO Dr Aled Roberts displaying a large compilation of light-orange sustainable Eralith tiles.

Our Team

Aled Roberts

Founder and CEO

Raíssa Barroso

Data Scientist

Sara Mugabo

Process Engineer

Meet Lakhani

Production Engineer

Arjun Anandkumar

Research Assistant

Harriet Godward

Research Associate