Transport and Mechanical Behavior of Alkali-Activated and Cementitious Materials

Dear Colleagues,

In order to reduce CO₂ emissions to develop a sustainable society, further improvement in mechanical properties and durability of construction materials is desired. In particular, it is necessary to understand alkali-activated and cementitious materials, which are most widely used as construction material. Understanding these materials from the nano-level to the macro-level is the key to improving transport and mechanical properties. In recent years, the development of new materials and analytical techniques in this field has been remarkable. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to highlight and share recent findings in developing alkali-activated and cementitious materials. This Special Issue calls for papers on, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Transport properties of alkali-activated and cementitious materials;
• Mechanical behavior of alkali-activated and cementitious materials;
• Characterization of alkali-activated and cementitious materials;
• Evaluation of environmental impact of alkali-activated and cementitious materials;
• Modeling of alkali-activated and cementitious materials.

It is my great pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for publication in this Special Issue.

Prof. Kiyofumi Kurumisawa
Guest Editor

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