Advanced Alternative Aggregates for Sustainable Composite Materials
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 142
Special Issue Editors
Interests: industrial waste; mining waste; leaching tests; construction engineering; civil engineering materials; concrete and mortar technologies; construction materials; sustainable construction; circular economy; secondary raw materials
Interests: concrete; masonry mortar; circular economy; environmental engineering; construction and demolition waste
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is currently facing a paradigm shift driven by the urgent need for environmental sustainability and the circular economy. As natural resources become increasingly scarce, the development of “Advanced Alternative Aggregates for Sustainable Composite Materials” has emerged as a critical field of research. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative solutions that replace traditional natural aggregates with recycled, manufactured, or byproduct-based alternatives in cementitious composites.
We invite contributions that address the characterization, processing and performance of these alternative aggregates. Key topics include, but are not limited to, the use of construction and demolition waste, industrial byproducts and plastic waste. A particular focus will be placed on evaluating the durability, mechanical properties and environmental impact of these new materials.
By gathering cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews, this Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between material science and engineering. We aim to provide a platform for researchers to present findings that contribute to more resilient, eco-friendly and energy-efficient building practices in alignment with global sustainability goals.
Dr. Angélica Lozano-Lunar
Dr. Enrique Fernandez Ledesma
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
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. Buildings 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 2600 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.
Keywords
- alternative aggregates
- circular economy
- sustainable composite materials
- industrial byproducts
- mechanical properties
- durability and performance
- life cycle assessment
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