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 13
Special Issue Editor
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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