Advanced Composite Materials for 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 December 2025 | Viewed by 69
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cement composites; sustainable construction materials; nanostructured inorganic materials; durability of cementitious materials; hazardous waste disposal; low-carbon binders; industrial byproducts; microstructure analysis
Interests: nanostructured inorganic materials; cement hydration kinetics; sustainable additives; solidification/stabilization (S/S) technology; hazardous waste disposal; microstructure analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry faces urgent challenges in reducing its environmental footprint while maintaining structural performance and durability; consequently, this Special Issue, “Advanced Composite Materials for Sustainable Construction”, seeks to explore innovative cement-based composites incorporating waste-derived and recycled materials to promote sustainable development. Contributions highlight cutting-edge research on the use of industrial byproducts (e.g., fly ash, slag, and recycled aggregates) and novel additives to enhance mechanical properties, durability, and eco-efficiency. Topics include microstructure optimization, low-carbon binders, life-cycle assessment, and scalable applications in modern construction. By bridging material science and civil engineering, this Special Issue aims to advance the understanding of sustainable composites, offering practical solutions for resource conservation and circular economy principles. Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit original studies and reviews that address these critical challenges, fostering the transition toward the deployment of greener high-performance construction materials.
Dr. Damir Barbir
Prof. Dr. Pero Dabić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable construction materials
- eco-friendly composites
- recycled materials
- cementitious composites
- low-carbon binders
- geopolymers
- fiber-reinforced composites
- durability optimization
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- circular economy in construction
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