Advances in Geopolymers and Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Composites
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 184
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing demand for sustainable and high-performance construction materials has led to significant research on geopolymers and fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) composites. Geopolymers, known for their eco-friendly production and superior durability, offer an alternative to conventional cement, which is responsible for substantial CO2 emissions. Additionally, FRC provides enhanced mechanical properties, including improved tensile strength, crack resistance, and toughness, making it an ideal material for modern infrastructure projects. The combination of geopolymers and FRC composites holds great promise in terms of advancing the performance of construction materials while addressing environmental concerns. This Special Issue highlights recent developments in, applications of, and future prospects for these innovative materials.
We are pleased to invite you to submit your original research and reviews related to geopolymers and fiber-reinforced concrete composites. This Special Issue seeks to showcase cutting-edge research that explores the mechanical, durability, and environmental benefits of these advanced materials for the construction sector. Contributions will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art and future directions for these promising materials.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome and research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following topics: (1) the mechanical properties and performance of geopolymers and FRC composites; (2) the durability and long-term behavior of geopolymers and FRCs in various environments; (3) sustainable production techniques and applications for concrete composites; (4) the structural and non-structural applications of geopolymers and FRC composites in construction; (5) fiber types and their influence on the properties of FRC composites; (6) the impact of nanomaterials in terms of enhancing the performance of geopolymers and FRCs; (7) the behavior of geopolymers and FRCs under extreme loading conditions (e.g., fire, seismic events, etc.); (8) recycling and waste utilization in the production of geopolymers and FRC composites; (9) the life cycle assessment (LCA) of geopolymers and FRC composites in construction applications; (10) computational modeling and simulations of geopolymers and FRC composites for predicting performance. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Zhiyun Deng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- geopolymers
- fiber-reinforced concrete
- sustainable construction materials
- mechanical properties
- durability
- concrete composites
- structural applications
- recycling
- environmental impact
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