Innovation of Cement Material for 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: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editors
Interests: low-carbon high-performance cementitious composites; ECC; UHPC
Interests: multi-functional green engineered cementitious composites (ECC)
Interests: ECC/SHCC; UHPC; FRP; composite structures & MiC
Interests: low-carbon cementitious materials; magnesium-based cement; carbonated cementitious materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As a key component of the construction industry, cement materials play a crucial role in determining the durability, sustainability, and performance of buildings. Recent years have seen significant developments in the field, with a focus on improving the environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and resilience of cement-based materials.
This Special Issue invites original research and review articles that explore new technologies, materials, and techniques for the development of innovative cement materials, including but not limited to the following：
- Development of low-carbon cement series, including geopolymers, magnesium-based cement, calcium sulfoaluminate cements, and carbon capture-integrated systems.
- Application of nano-engineered additives and multifunctional composites for improved durability, self-healing, and smart sensing capabilities.
- Recycling strategies for industrial byproducts, construction waste, and municipal solid waste (MSW).
- Innovative repair materials for aging infrastructure, emphasizing compatibility, longevity, and circular economy principles.
- Interdisciplinary studies integrating machine learning for material design optimization and life-cycle assessment of novel cement systems are also encouraged.
Original research papers and review articles are welcome. Submission to this Special Issue is open to all interested parties, both those who are interested in the subject topics and those who are invited. Submitted manuscripts will undergo a peer review process as required by the Journal.
Dr. Ji-Xiang Zhu
Dr. Ming-Zheng Zhu
Dr. Ke-Fan Weng
Dr. Kang Gu
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- cement
- low carbon
- waste
- innovative repair materials
- interdisciplinary studies
- durability
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