Research on Bio-Alternative Building Materials in Sustainable 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 January 2027 | Viewed by 196
Editors
Interests: sustainable construction materials; green buildings; waste valorisation; low-carbon construction; circular economy in construction; bio-based composites; supplementary cementitious materials; material characterisation; mechanical performance; advanced manufacturing for sustainable materials
Interests: additive manufacturing; advanced manufacturing; 3D printing; micro/nano technology; mechanical design and simulation; biomaterials and scaffolds; ceramic and metal materials; sustainable technologies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is one of the world's largest consumers of natural resources and is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. As global pressure mounts to decarbonise the built environment, bio-alternative building materials derived from agricultural by-products, plant-based biomass, and other renewable biological sources have emerged as a compelling pathway toward sustainable construction. These materials offer reduced carbon footprints, circular economy potential, and locally sourced alternatives to energy-intensive conventional materials such as Portland cement, timber composites, and synthetic insulation.
This Special Issue invites original research and critical reviews that advance scientific understanding of bio-alternative building materials and their application in sustainable construction. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the mechanical, physical, thermal, social and durability performance of bio-based materials; agricultural waste valorisation in construction; supplementary cementitious materials from biomass residues; bio-composite boards and insulation systems; and the integration of bio-alternatives into low-carbon building design. Contributions addressing material characterisation, standardisation challenges, policies, perception, supply chain, lifecycle assessment, and real-world applications particularly in tropical and developing-world contexts are especially encouraged.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Francis O. Okeke
Prof. Dr. Hany Hassanin
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- bio-alternative building materials
- sustainable construction
- waste valorisation
- bio-based composites
- low-carbon building materials
- supplementary cementitious materials
- circular economy in construction
- perception and supply chain
- material characterisation and performance
- 3D printing
- micro/nano technology
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