Development and Application of Innovative Construction Materials

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 Correia de Araújo Brazão Farinha
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Applied Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.