Recent Advances in Enhancing Sustainability and Durability of Cement and Concrete
A special issue of Infrastructures (ISSN 2412-3811). This special issue belongs to the section "Infrastructures Materials and Constructions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2026 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editors
Interests: low-carbon, high-performance, and durable concrete; micro-scale mechanisms and macro-scale behavior; low-clinker binders; sustainable cement production
Interests: sustainable cementitious materials; concrete mix design, workability, durability; advanced concrete technology; low-carbon cement; 3D concrete printing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global construction sector stands at the intersection of societal progress and environmental challenges. Cement and concrete, as the most widely used construction materials, underpin infrastructure, urbanization, and economic growth. However, their production and use impose substantial environmental burdens. Cement manufacturing alone contributes nearly 7–9% of global anthropogenic CO₂ emissions, and the growing demand for concrete, driven by population growth, urban expansion, and the need for resilient infrastructure, further amplifies these pressures. Addressing these challenges requires innovative strategies to decarbonize cement production, reduce resource consumption, and ensure the long-term performance of concrete structures.
This Special Issue brings together state-of-the-art research, findings, and emerging solutions that respond to these pressing needs. The contributions showcase the scientific advances and practical strategies that are shaping the next generation of cementitious materials and concrete technologies, with the ultimate goal of delivering sustainable and durable infrastructure.
In this Special Issue, original research papers, case studies, reviews articles are welcome. Research topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Low-clinker and novel binder systems;
- Sustainable approaches to cement manufacturing;
- Utilization of supplementary cementitious materials;
- Carbon capture, utilization, and storage in cementitious materials;
- Concrete durability;
- Life cycle analysis and life cycle cost analysis;
- Recycled materials;
- Alternative aggregates for sustainable concrete production;
- Nano- and microstructural characterization for durability insights;
- Field application and case studies.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Dayou Luo
Prof. Dr. Kejin Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable concrete
- low-clinker cement
- supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)
- carbon capture and utilization
- concrete durability
- alternative aggregates
- recycled materials
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
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