Waste-Derived Materials for Building Applications: Material Properties, Processing and Durability
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 February 2027 | Viewed by 203
Special Issue Editors
Interests: composite materials and coatings; waste and byproducts valorisation; granulation process; cementitious materials; hydration process; microstructural characterisation; physical and mechanical properties
Interests: cementitious materials; binders; hydration; waste-derived materials; chemical composition; microstructure; thermal analysis; physical and mechanical properties; durability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The continuous increase in waste generation, the expansion of disposal sites and the growing demand for circular economy solutions highlight the urgent need for effective waste material reuse. Construction materials, particularly cement-based systems, are among the most widely used materials worldwide. Therefore, developing waste-derived construction materials is a key strategy for reducing waste volumes while maintaining or improving the performance of building materials.
This Special Issue focuses on valorisation of various waste and industrial by-products as secondary raw materials for construction materials and aims to present recent advances in material development, processing and performance evaluation. Contributions may address the chemical, mineralogical and phase composition of waste-derived materials, as well as their microstructural features and resulting physical and mechanical properties.
Studies covering different types of binders, aggregates, ceramics, composite systems and insulation materials with potential applications as building materials are within the scope of this Special Issue. Particular attention is given to processing and manufacturing techniques, including mixing, granulation, thermal treatment, consolidation, etc., and to their influence on material properties and long-term durability. Research linking the composition, processing, microstructure and performance of waste-derived construction materials is especially encouraged.
Dr. Jelena Škamat
Dr. Jurgita Malaiškienė
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- waste-derived construction materials
- industrial by-products valorisation
- secondary raw materials
- binders and aggregates
- ceramics and thermal insulation materials
- composite and cementitious materials
- processing and manufacturing techniques
- physical and mechanical properties
- microstructure, phase and chemical composition
- durability and long-term performance
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