Low-Carbon Concrete Solutions for Sustainable Construction: Trends and Perspectives
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 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: low-carbon concrete; carbon capture; UHPC; cement chemistry; molecular dynamics simulation
Interests: low-carbon concrete; UHPC; composite structure; bamboo scrimber; long-term durability
Interests: magnesium oxysulfate cement; CFD; carbon capture; 3D printing concrete; UHPC
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions, with traditional concrete production accounting for a significant share of energy consumption and CO2 output. In response to urgent global environmental challenges—such as climate change, the depletion of natural resources, and the growing demand for sustainable infrastructure—innovative approaches to concrete production and application are gaining increased attention.
Low-carbon concrete technologies are at the forefront of the transition to more sustainable construction practices. This includes a broad spectrum of innovations, from the utilization of industrial by-products and recycled materials to the development of carbon capture and storage methods, low-clinker or clinker-free cements, nanomaterial integration, and advanced material design through AI and machine learning. These technologies aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions not only during concrete manufacturing but also throughout its service life, without compromising structural performance and durability.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research trends, breakthroughs, and prospects in the field of low-carbon concrete. We welcome interdisciplinary studies that bridge the gap between material science, structural engineering, environmental performance evaluation, and lifecycle analysis. Submissions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel low-carbon binders and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs);
- CO2 mineralization and carbon capture in concrete;
- Recycled aggregates and circular economy approaches;
- Life-cycle assessment and environmental impact modeling;
- Machine learning and data-driven concrete mix design;
- Durability and mechanical performance of green concrete;
- Design and implementation of low-carbon concrete in real-world infrastructure;
- Policy, standards, and evaluation frameworks for low-carbon concrete technologies.
The goal of this Special Issue is to bring together cutting-edge research that addresses both the environmental impacts and performance requirements of concrete, encouraging collaboration between academia and industry. We particularly encourage submissions that highlight emerging opportunities, future challenges, and the practical applications of low-carbon concrete technologies in the broader context of sustainable development.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Ming Sun
Dr. Youzhu Lin
Dr. Qiyan Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- low-carbon concrete
- sustainable construction materials
- supplementary cementitious materials (SCMS)
- carbon footprint reduction
- recycled aggregates
- CO2 mineralization
- green concrete technology
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- carbon capture and utilization (CCU)
- machine learning in concrete design
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