Advances in Enhancing Properties of Concrete, Mortar, Gypsum, and Plaster Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Concrete, mortar, gypsum, and plaster are fundamental materials in construction, playing a crucial role in shaping modern infrastructure and architectural advancements. With the growing demand for sustainable and high-performance building materials, researchers and industry professionals are focusing on innovative solutions to enhance durability, reduce environmental impacts, and improve construction efficiency.

This Topical Collection will explore recent advancements in concrete, mortar, and plaster, including novel material formulations, advanced manufacturing techniques, and the integration of smart technologies. It will provide a platform for cutting-edge research that contributes to the development of sustainable, high-performance, and resilient construction materials.

We invite the submission of high-quality original research papers and comprehensive review articles addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:

• Innovative binder materials (e.g., geopolymers, alkali-activated materials, fibre-reinforced composites);
• Low-carbon and eco-friendly binders;
• Durability and performance of novel materials;
• Recycled and waste-based materials in binder composites;
• Lifecycle assessment and sustainability evaluation;
• Characterisation studies on concrete, mortar, gypsum, and plaster in building construction.

Dr. Hasan Mostafaei
Dr. Paulo Santos
Dr. Daniel Ferrández Vega
Collection Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.