Advanced Research on Concrete Materials in Construction
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 September 2025 | Viewed by 49
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cementitious materials; geopolymer; low carbon concrete; fire resistance; microstructural characterization; fiber reinforced composites; multiscale modelling
Interests: geopolymers; alkali activated materials; functional building materials; corrosion resistance; superhydrophobic materials; organic-inorganic hybrids; sulphate aluminum cement; arine concrete
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete remains the most widely used construction material, yet its environmental impact and challenges related to its performance necessitate continuous innovation. Further research on concrete materials is essential in order to achieve sustainability, durability, and resilience in modern infrastructure. The development of low-carbon alternatives, optimized mix designs, and enhanced recycling techniques plays an essential role in reducing carbon emissions and resource depletion. Additionally, understanding reaction mechanisms and microstructural evolution is key to improving concrete’s long-term performance.
The main aim of this Special Issue is to explore the latest advancements in cementitious materials regarding both experimental and modeling research. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Low-carbon and eco-friendly concrete;
- The recycling and reuse of construction materials;
- Sustainable mix design strategies;
- Cement hydration and reaction mechanisms;
- Microstructural characterization and performance analysis;
- The durability and long-term behavior of concrete.
We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute their insights and findings to this Special Issue in order to develop the next generation of sustainable cementitious materials.
Dr. Wenlin Tu
Dr. Shengqian Ruan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- low-carbon materials
- recycling
- sustainability
- mix design
- mechanical performance
- microstructure
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