Waste-to-Resource Paradigm: Creating Value-Added Eco-Efficient Building Products from Solid Waste Feedstocks
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
Interests: solid waste; recycled aggregate; concrete; building materials; nano-materials; fiber; cement; sustainability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global construction industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its carbon footprint while meeting urbanization demands. This Special Issue aims to explore the waste-to-resource paradigm by investigating innovative methods of transforming solid waste feedstocks into value-added eco-efficient building products. Through advanced material engineering and circular economy principles, we demonstrate the technical feasibility of converting diverse waste streams—including construction debris, plastic polymers, and industrial byproducts—into functional building components. The developed products are expected to exhibit comparable performance characteristics to conventional materials while significantly reducing embodied carbon emissions and resource consumption. The synergistic benefits of waste valorization and sustainable construction offer a two-part solution to waste management challenges and material supply constraints. This paradigm shift not only mitigates landfill burdens but also creates circular economic opportunities through resource recovery and value chain extension. This Special Issue underscores the transformative potential of integrating waste-derived materials into mainstream construction practices, paving the way for greener, more resource-efficient urban development.
Dr. Xuefei Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- solid waste
- recycled aggregate
- concrete
- building materials
- nano-materials
- fiber
- cement
- sustainability
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