Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Green and Sustainable Materials in the Construction Industry (Second Edition)

Dear Colleagues, 

The significant contribution of the construction industry to global warming underscores the critical need for the development of green and sustainable construction materials. This Special Issue aims to address this imperative by focusing on the preparation, characterization, and application of construction materials with minimal environmental impact across their entire life cycle. 

One such example is cementitious materials, which must be studied comprehensively in order to diminish their environmental footprint. This can be accomplished by integrating industrial by-products as an alternative to traditional raw materials in cement mortars and concretes. 

Crucially, improving the thermal efficiency of buildings is essential. The use of phase-change materials presents a promising avenue for reducing the energy consumption required for climate control in buildings. 

Furthermore, a notable example involves the utilization of waste tire rubber and waste plastics in the construction and maintenance of asphalt pavement. Research in this area commenced several years ago, and significant advancements in both research and implementation have been observed in recent years. Reductions in CO₂ emissions and energy consumption have become a prominent focus in the design and construction of pavement. It is anticipated that this Special Issue will highlight numerous significant contributions from the field under study.

Dr. José Aguiar
Prof. Dr. Zhanping You
Guest Editors

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