Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Construction and Building Materials
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 1197
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable construction materials; concrete mix design; mechanical properties; long-term behavior and durability; recycled materials
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Interests: sustainable buildings; life cycle sustainability assessment; building information modeling, sustainability; building LCA
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Interests: development of new materials; construction materials; building pathology; sustainable materials; use of advanced resources for facade diagnosis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The performance, durability, and environmental impact of construction materials are strongly influenced by their microstructure, mechanical properties, and surface characteristics. With the growing demand for materials with reduced environmental impact, innovative strategies to improve material efficiency, extend service life, and reduce the carbon footprint of construction practices have become increasingly important.
This Special Issue will spotlight high-quality research and review articles addressing the latest advances in the characterization and development of construction materials from microstructural, mechanical, and surface engineering perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on novel coatings, protective layers, nanostructured surfaces, and surface treatments that enhance mechanical strength, durability, thermal stability, and resistance to aggressive environments. Submissions addressing experimental, numerical, and theoretical research, as well as real-world applications in construction and infrastructure, are encouraged. Special attention will also be devoted to green coatings, environmentally friendly treatments, recycling and reuse of industrial by-products, and multifunctional surface solutions that improve the performance and durability of construction materials.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Microstructure–property relationships in construction and building materials.
- Mechanical and thermal performance of coated and surface-modified materials.
- Surface engineering strategies for improving durability and resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and weathering.
- Coatings and treatments for cement-based materials, concrete, mortars, and composites.
- Nanomaterials and nanostructured coatings for enhanced performance.
- Functional coatings for self-cleaning, photocatalytic, antibacterial, or energy-efficient building materials.
- Sustainable approaches and recycling in surface modification of construction materials.
- Modeling, simulation, and characterization techniques for microstructure and surface properties.
- Applications of advanced coatings in infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Mayara Amario
Dr. Karoline Figueiredo
Guest Editors
Dr. Carina Mariane Stolz
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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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. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- coatings
- durability
- microstructure
- energy-efficient materials
- sustainability
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