Sustainable Materials and Innovative Solutions for Green Construction
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 120
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable construction materials; life cycle assessment; environmental product performance; cementitious materials; recycled aggregates
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Interests: concrete; masonry mortar; circular economy; environmental engineering; construction and demolition waste
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Interests: building materials; eco-friendly materials; materials with recycled aggregates; supplementary cementitious material; sustainable construction; cement
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction sector significantly impacts environmental degradation, resource depletion, and carbon emissions. To counter these challenges, sustainable construction materials and techniques are receiving growing attention. This Special Issue examines recent strategies to enhance sustainability in construction, emphasizing the creation of eco-friendly materials, the reuse of industrial by-products, and innovative processing methods. Topics include, but are not limited to, earth-based mortars, bamboo construction techniques, natural fibers, alkaline activation, recycled aggregates, and supplementary cementitious materials. These strategies provide promising pathways to reduce the environmental footprint of construction.
This Special Issue invites high-quality research contributions that focus on developing inventive construction materials derived from renewable resources. Additionally, we welcome studies that propose effective solutions for repurposing industrial by-products and waste, promoting a circular economy within the construction sector. Submissions may comprise original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that reveal transformative advancements in eco-friendly building practices with notable impact.
Sincerely,
Dr. Cinthia Maia Pederneiras
Dr. Enrique Fernandez Ledesma
Prof. Dr. Ruan L. S. Ferreira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable construction
- building materials
- eco-friendly approaches
- renewable materials
- building technologies
- circular economy
- energy efficiency earth-based mortars recycled aggregates natural fibers
- supplementary cementitious materials
- alkaline activation
- green building techniques
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