New Insights into Construction Materials: Greener, Smarter and Stronger
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: construction materials; concrete technologies; building materials; cement; reuse of waste
Interests: construction materials; nanomaterials; characterization techniques; reuse of waste
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Today, the demand for sustainable, high-performance building materials is growing. Construction materials such as concrete, steel, and asphalt have contributed significantly to environmental degradation through high energy consumption, carbon emissions, and resource depletion. Recent scientific advances, however, are paving the way for a new generation of construction materials that are not only stronger and more durable but also more environmentally responsible and technologically advanced. Innovations in nanotechnology, bio-based composites, and smart materials with self-healing or adaptive properties are transforming how we design and build infrastructure. This research area is crucial for addressing climate change, reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment, and enhancing the resilience and longevity of structures.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research and technological advancements in the development of sustainable, intelligent, and high-performance construction materials, with the goal of promoting environmentally responsible and resilient infrastructure solutions. Original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Structural and functional properties of construction materials. Incorporation of nanomaterials, fibers, and other additives to achieve specific functionalities.
- Use of wastes to expand the functional properties of building materials, reducing environmental impact.
- Increase in the durability of building materials
- Development of concretes with the ability to repair damage and adapt to changing conditions. Mechanisms and materials for self-healing in concrete.
- Material performance optimization through AI-driven design.
Dr. Stamatia Gavela
Dr. Afroditi Ntziouni
Dr. Nikolaos Nikoloutsopoulos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional properties
- durability of building materials
- (ultra) high-performance concrete materials and structures
- multifunctional/smart concrete
- green concrete
- incorporation of recycled materials
- nanotechnology
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