Building a Sustainable Future: Latest Research on the Recovery of Solid Waste for Construction and Building 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 November 2025 | Viewed by 779
Special Issue Editors
Interests: innovative and sustainable construction; aerogel-based composites; maritime and agricultural wastes
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Interests: mix-design and mechanics of construction materials; static and dynamic behavior of structures
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry faces environmental challenges due to resource scarcity and the excessive generation of waste. However, utilizing waste materials in construction offers promising solutions. This Special Issue explores the innovative repurposing of waste materials and their integration into construction processes, exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with leveraging waste for sustainable practices.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Material Characterization and Performance: Exploring the performance and properties of waste materials in construction, and comparing their mechanical, thermal, and durability properties to traditional materials.
- Material Composition Optimization: Using AI algorithms to enhance the composition of construction materials by incorporating waste components.
- Environmental Impact Assessment: Conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) to evaluate the environmental impact of using waste materials in construction.
- Durability and Long-Term Performance: Assessing the long-term durability and performance of construction materials containing waste components.
- Structural Integrity and Load-Bearing Capacity: Evaluating the structural integrity and load-bearing capacity of elements incorporating waste materials.
- Case Studies and Best Practices: Highlighting successful examples of waste reuse in construction projects.
This Special Issue on waste in construction materials aims to enhance knowledge, promote innovation, and encourage sustainable practices in the industry by examining various research axes.
Prof. Dr. Ines Flores-Colen
Prof. Dr. George Wardeh
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- waste
- construction materials
- optimisation
- structural elements
- durability
- mechanical performance
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