Development and Application of Innovative Construction Materials
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2025 | Viewed by 1668
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable construction materials; life cycle assessment; environmental product performance; cementitious materials; recycled aggregates
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Interests: mortar; mortar waste eco-mortar recycling; wastes; CO2 capture; concrete aggregates; construction and demolition waste
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is at a pivotal point, where sustainability and environmental considerations are becoming increasingly critical. To address these challenges, we invite submissions for a Special Issue titled "Development and Application of Innovative Construction Materials". This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and innovative practices that contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of construction materials and processes.
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) of construction materials and processes;
- Use of recycled and renewable materials in construction;
- Energy-efficient building designs and technologies;
- Environmental impact of construction waste management;
- Innovations in sustainable construction practices;
- Policy and regulatory frameworks for sustainable construction;
- Case studies and best practices in green building initiatives.
We particularly welcome studies that offer practical solutions and theoretical insights into the sustainability challenges facing the construction industry. Submissions may include original research articles, comprehensive reviews and case studies that demonstrate significant advancements in sustainable construction practices.
We look forward to your contributions to this vital discourse on sustainable construction and environmental impact.
Dr. Cinthia Maia Pederneiras
Dr. Catarina Brazão Farinha
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- life cycle assessment
- materials in construction
- building designs and technologies
- construction waste management
- sustainable construction
- green building initiatives
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