Emerging Technologies and Materials for Smart, Durable and Sustainable Construction
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 December 2025 | Viewed by 342
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cement-based materials; self-healing; construction materials; innovative construction materials; durability; mechanical testing; non-destructive testing; structural mechanics
Interests: mechanics of materials and structures; cement-based materials; alkali-activated materials; self-healing concrete; self-sensing concrete; durability; non-destructive testing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is undergoing an era of transformation driven by the need for sustainability, durability, and adaptability to modern challenges like climate change, resource depletion, and infrastructure aging. Recent advancements in construction materials technology are unlocking new possibilities to address these pressing issues. The ongoing evolution in construction materials not only enables more sustainable building practices but also leads to the development of smarter, more adaptable structures that can meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Some of these emerging technologies in construction materials include the development of cementitious materials with self-healing capabilities and the incorporation of sustainable, eco-friendly materials in concrete, which offer promising solutions for reducing waste, enhancing material performance, and improving the long-term resilience of infrastructure. Additionally, advances in 3D printing, nanotechnology, and self-sensing materials are transforming how we approach construction and monitoring. Finally, the development of alternatives to traditional steel reinforcements that exhibit excellent strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion is opening new avenues for more sustainable and efficient construction.
These breakthroughs create new possibilities for the construction sector to contribute to global environmental goals while improving efficiency, safety, and performance. Therefore, this Special Issue highlights cutting-edge research, innovative findings, and practical applications in these emerging fields, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to address critical challenges in the construction sector. Authors are encouraged to submit original research papers, review articles, or technical notes that explore these topics through theoretical, numerical, or experimental approaches.
Dr. Giovanni Anglani
Dr. Paola Antonaci
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart construction
- self-healing materials
- durability
- alternative binders
- waste reuse and recycling
- sustainability
- 3D printing in construction
- nanotechnology
- self-sensing materials
- alternative reinforcement for concrete
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