Next-Generation Concrete: Circular and Carbon-Conscious Solutions
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 305
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainable construction and building materials; smart buildings; energy efficiency
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite submissions to a forthcoming Special Issue dedicated to exploring the future of concrete in the context of sustainability, carbon reduction, and circularity.
As the construction sector seeks to align with net-zero goals, concrete must evolve to meet growing environmental and societal demands. This Special Issue focuses on innovative materials and circular strategies that are shaping the next generation of concrete solutions. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Circular practices, such as recycled aggregates, industrial by-products, and cradle-to-cradle design;
- Carbon-conscious strategies, including low-carbon binders, carbon capture, and life cycle analysis;
- Multiscale approaches to enhance durability, performance, and environmental compatibility.
This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between science and industry and to inspire collaborative solutions that will redefine concrete's role in a low-carbon and circular built environment.
We welcome interdisciplinary research and practical insights from engineers, architects, scientists, and decision-makers.
Dr. Asaad Almssad
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable construction
- green building
- low-carbon materials
- sustainable infrastructure
- carbon footprint
- life cycle assessment
- eco-innovation
- resilient materials
- carbon sequestration
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