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Eco-Friendly Materials for Sustainable Buildings

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 205

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Elnaz Esmizadeh

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Durability and Service Life Prediction of Polymeric Materials, Construction Research Centre (CONST), National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada
Interests: polymer durability; service life prediction of polymers; constructive polymers; eco-building; polymer composite; reinforcement
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The transition toward a sustainable built environment demands innovative materials that not only minimize their environmental impact but also deliver high durability and performance. This Special Issue, “Eco-Friendly Materials for Sustainable Buildings”, aims to showcase the latest advances in the development, characterization, and application of green building materials that contribute to energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and long-term resilience. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Low-carbon and carbon-negative building materials;
  • Recycled and upcycled construction products;
  • Bio-based and renewable material solutions;
  • Materials and systems for passive design and energy efficiency;
  • Lifecycle assessment (LCA) and environmental product declarations (EPDs);
  • Thermal, hygric, and mechanical performance of green materials;
  • Durability and service life prediction of building materials;
  • Circular economy strategies in the reuse of construction and demolition waste.

We invite researchers, engineers, and industry experts to submit original research papers, reviews, and case studies that contribute to the decarbonization of the construction sector and the widespread adoption of eco-friendly, durable materials. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable buildings.

Dr. Elnaz Esmizadeh
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • sustainable building material
  • green construction
  • bio-based construction materials
  • lifecycle assessment
  • circular economy in construction
  • recycled construction materials

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Mechanical Properties of Bio-Printed Mortars with Bio-Additives for Green and Sustainable Construction
by Sotirios Pemas, Dimitrios Baliakas, Eleftheria Maria Pechlivani and Maria Stefanidou
Materials 2025, 18(14), 3375; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18143375 - 18 Jul 2025
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) has brought significant breakthroughs to the construction sector, such as the ability to fabricate complex geometries, enhance efficiency, and reduce both material usage and construction waste. However, several challenges must still be addressed to fully transition from conventional construction practices [...] Read more.
Additive manufacturing (AM) has brought significant breakthroughs to the construction sector, such as the ability to fabricate complex geometries, enhance efficiency, and reduce both material usage and construction waste. However, several challenges must still be addressed to fully transition from conventional construction practices to innovative and sustainable green alternatives. This study investigates the use of non-cementitious traditional mixtures for green construction applications through 3D printing using Liquid Deposition Modeling (LDM) technology. To explore the development of mixtures with enhanced physical and mechanical properties, natural pine and cypress wood shavings were added in varying proportions (1%, 3%, and 5%) as sustainable additives. The aim of this study is twofold: first, to demonstrate the printability of these eco-friendly mortars that can be used for conservation purposes and overcome the challenges of incorporating bio-products in 3D printing; and second, to develop sustainable composites that align with the objectives of the European Green Deal, offering low-emission construction solutions. The proposed mortars use hydrated lime and natural pozzolan as binders, river sand as an aggregate, and a polycarboxylate superplasticizer. While most studies with bio-products focus on traditional methods, this research provides proof of concept for their use in 3D printing. The study results indicate that, at low percentages, both additives had minimal effect on the physical and mechanical properties of the tested mortars, whereas higher percentages led to progressively more significant deterioration. Additionally, compared to molded specimens, the 3D-printed mortars exhibited slightly reduced mechanical strength and increased porosity, attributable to insufficient compaction during the printing process. Full article
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