Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials, Second Volume

Dear Colleagues,

The success of our first volumes of the Special Issue “Advance in Sustainable Construction Materials” underlines that the issues of Sustainable Construction Materials are still open and require further research. This fact encouraged us to create a Second Special Issue under the same title that will further present state-of-the-art advances in sustainable construction materials that are fundamental to civil engineering, as they are used to build various buildings and infrastructures. Concrete, steel, and asphalt form most of the materials used, followed by bricks, glass, and wood. However, the increased use of raw materials in the construction industry has led to the depletion of natural resources, such as aggregates and fossil fuels. As a result, researchers, agencies, and policymakers have been seeking sustainable alternatives to mitigate this issue.

As for the construction sector, there is a growing interest in manufacturing sustainable buildings and infrastructure with high percentages of recycled materials, which is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These sustainable solutions include, but are not limited to, recycling aggregates and other waste materials into new products. In addition to recycling, other sustainable practices are implemented in civil engineering. For instance, green building materials such as bamboo, straw bales, and recycled plastic are alternatives to traditional construction materials. These materials are renewable, biodegradable, and have a lower carbon footprint. Moreover, researchers continue to push the boundaries and advance sustainable solutions that will result in zero-waste or zero-carbon infrastructures, for example. The field is experiencing rapid advancements as novel areas of discovery continue to emerge.

Thus, we invite everyone who works in this area to present their latest findings that provide a better understanding of Sustainable Construction Materials. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Dr. Abbas Solouki
Prof. Dr. Abir Al-Tabbaa
Guest Editors

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• smart materials
• low-carbon binders
• sustainability
• LCA
• construction materials
• concrete
• asphalt
• infrastructure
• material characterization
• waste fines

• Advance in Sustainable Construction Materials in Materials (16 articles)