Smart and Low-Carbon Concrete Composites

A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Composites Applications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 228

Special Issue Editors

China Institute of Ocean Engineering (Tsing Tao), Qingdao, China
Interests: durability evaluation; lifespan prediction; smart sensor systems for marine concrete structures; bridging structural health monitoring with sustainable coastal engineering
School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
Interests: spray concrete for tunnels; engineered cementitious composite (ECC); limestone calcined clay cements (LC3); low-carbon concrete

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Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minho, Campus of Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Interests: sustainable building materials; smart concrete; durability of concrete; recycled aggregates; building thermal comfort; energy efficiency in buildings; phase change materials (PCM) technology

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School of Architectural Engineering, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China
Interests: concrete corrosion protection and the enhancement of cement-based materials using carbon nanomaterials
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Recent advances in material science and sustainability-driven engineering have profoundly reshaped how we design, produce, and maintain concrete structures. Traditional cementitious materials are facing challenges due to aggressive environmental exposures, increasing structural demands, and global carbon emission targets. In this context, the development of advanced cement-based materials composites with enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and multifunctional performance has become a key area of research. Additionally, the integration of recycled components, smart sensors, phase change materials (PCMs), and nano-modifications is enabling new pathways toward sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient construction.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which aims to present cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews in the field of high-performance and sustainable cementitious materials. By bridging novel material design, service life prediction, corrosion inhibition, and thermal energy management, this Special Issue seeks to address current challenges and promote innovations for concrete infrastructures and buildings, especially in marine, underground, and coastal environments.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for recent developments in concrete durability enhancement, low-carbon cementitious composites, and multifunctional material systems that address both mechanical and environmental performance. It aligns well with the journal’s scope by emphasizing material innovation, structural health monitoring, energy efficiency, and lifecycle sustainability in construction engineering.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Cement-based materials composites;
  • Corrosion protection of reinforced concrete and service life modeling;
  • Nano-modification of cementitious materials using carbon-based nanomaterials;
  • Spray concrete technologies for tunnel applications;
  • Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECCs): mechanical and durability performance;
  • Low-carbon binder systems such as limestone calcined clay cement (LC3);
  • Utilization of recycled aggregates in durable and thermal performance concrete;
  • Integration of phase change materials (PCMs) for building energy efficiency;
  • Smart concrete systems and embedded sensors for structural health monitoring;
  • Crack control, permeability, and long-term durability of concrete in harsh environments;
  • Sustainable concrete design for marine and coastal infrastructures.

We look forward to showcasing the latest advancements that push the boundaries of durable and sustainable cement-based materials, and hope to hear from you.

Dr. Zhe Li
Dr. Shi Hu
Dr. Zhiyou Jia
Dr. Chuang He
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainable concrete
  • concrete durability
  • corrosion inhibition
  • carbon nanomaterials
  • cementitious composites
  • nano-modification of concrete
  • marine concrete
  • rebar corrosion
  • cracks
  • service life
  • engineered cementitious composite
  • low carbon
  • spray concrete
  • mechanical properties
  • limestone calcined clay cements (LC3)
  • recycled aggregates

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