Advanced Cement and Concrete Composite Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editor
Interests: artificial intelligence; cementitious material using 3D printing technology; functional building materials
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Dear Colleagues,
Cement and concrete are fundamental materials in contemporary construction. Currently, traditional cement and concrete materials are facing several significant challenges. These include limitations in durability, crack resistance, and erosion resistance. Additionally, the carbon dioxide emissions produced during cement manufacturing pose considerable environmental concerns. Moreover, modern society has put forward higher demands for the multifunctionality of building materials, such as self-sensing, self-healing, and energy efficiency.
In response to these challenges, research has focused on developing advanced cement and concrete composite materials. Efforts have led to the creation of more-sustainable and high-performance building materials by introducing binders, fiber-reinforcement technologies, nanomaterials, or smart materials. These materials can not only significantly enhance the durability and crack resistance of structures but also reduce carbon emissions to achieve sustainable development. Meanwhile, the multifunctionality of the materials contributes to reducing maintenance costs and improving the safety and reliability of structures.
This Special Issue, titled “Advanced Cement and Concrete Composite Materials”, aims to bring together cutting-edge research on innovative materials in the field of cement and concrete composites. We welcome submissions of original research papers and review articles. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Green and sustainable cement and concrete.
- Geopolymers and alkali-activated binders.
- Rheology, mechanical performance, and durability.
- Modeling of cement and concrete composites.
- Composite mechanics and technology.
- Design, fabrication, and applications.
- Self-healing concrete.
- Degradation, repair, and long-term performance.
- Innovative additives and binders.
- High-performance and low-carbon composites.
- Fiber-reinforced and nanomodified composites.
- Advanced manufacturing.
Dr. Junbo Sun
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cementitious composite
- concrete materials
- sustainability
- durability
- low carbon
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