Alkali-Activated Geopolymers and Advanced Cementitious Materials for Sustainable Construction—from Fundamentals to Applications
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 November 2026 | Viewed by 163
Editors
Interests: cementitious materials; geopolymer concrete; alkali-activated materials; corrosion of steel reinforcement, vernacular materials, insulation materials, green building materials; sustainable development; recovery of industrial waste in construction materials; influence of construction materials on health and environment
Interests: cementitious materials; geopolymer concrete; alkali-activated materials; corrosion of steel reinforcement, vernacular materials, insulation materials, green building materials; sustainable development; recovery of industrial waste in construction materials; influence of construction materials on health and environment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction sector faces an urgent need to reduce its environmental footprint while meeting growing demands for infrastructure, durability, and performance. Conventional OPC-based materials are responsible for a significant share of global CO2 emissions and natural resource consumption, motivating the development of low-carbon, resource-efficient alternatives. In this context, alkali-activated geopolymers and advanced cementitious materials have emerged as promising solutions for sustainable construction.
Beyond environmental benefits, alkali-activated and advanced cementitious systems can deliver competitive or superior mechanical performance, chemical resistance, and long-term durability. Recent advances also highlight the integration of smart, eco-innovative functionalities through the incorporation of nanomaterials that can impart photocatalytic, self-cleaning, and air-purifying properties, contributing to improved urban air quality, reduced surface soiling, and enhanced service life of construction materials.
This Special Issue aims to bridge fundamental understanding and practical implementation, welcoming contributions on reaction mechanisms, microstructure development, durability, performance optimization, life-cycle assessment, multifunctional additives, and real-world applications. By integrating sustainability, smart functionalities, and engineering performance, this collection seeks to accelerate the transition of innovative-smart technologies from laboratory research to impactful construction practice.
Dr. Adrian Lazarescu
Dr. Andreea Hegyi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- alkali-activated materials (AAMs)
- geopolymers
- sustainable construction
- low-carbon binders
- industrial by-products
- waste valorization
- circular economy
- durability and performance
- advanced cementitious materials
- real-world applications
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