Durability of Cement-Based Material Composites
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
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable construction; energy efficiency of buildings; phase change materials; composite materials; material durability; construction and demolition waste; foundry industry waste; polymers in concrete
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Interests: building materials; sustainable construction; durability; circular economy; phase change materials; industrial waste management; thermal comfort; building energy efficiency
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Interests: composite materials; recycled aggregates; phase change materials; green concrete; durability
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Special Issue Information
Dear colleagues,
Against the backdrop of a global push toward sustainable development in the construction industry, the production of traditional cement-based materials is facing mounting challenges such as resource depletion, the accumulation of construction and demolition waste, and increasing carbon emissions. This Special Issue, "Durability of Cement-Based Material Composites," aims to present recent scientific and technological advancements in the development, evaluation, and application of sustainable cement-based composites incorporating recycled solid aggregates, including construction waste, industrial by-products, and other alternative materials.
Focusing on the principles of the circular economy, this issue will encourage innovation in resource efficiency enhancement, material reuse, and low-carbon cementitious technologies. We particularly welcome the submission of studies on integrating recycled solid aggregates into cement-based systems and their effects on mechanical behaviour, durability, thermal performance, and long-term sustainability. Applications in complex environments—such as marine, coastal, and underground infrastructures—are of special interest.
The topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- Methods for the characterization and pre-treatment of recycled aggregates and their impact on concrete performance;
- The durability, permeability, and mechanical behaviour of recycled aggregate concrete;
- The thermal and energy performance of concrete incorporating recycled materials;
- The synergistic use of recycled aggregates and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs);
- The development of multifunctional green concrete incorporating phase change materials (PCMs);
- Life cycle assessments (LCAs) and carbon footprint analyses of sustainable concrete;
- Innovative mix design strategies for both structural and non-structural applications;
- The performance of recycled aggregate concrete under aggressive or harsh environmental conditions.
This Special Issue aligns with the journal’s mission to promote sustainable materials, circularity, and innovation in civil and environmental engineering. We look forward to receiving your high-quality contributions supporting the advancement of green construction materials and eco-efficient building practices.
Dr. José Aguiar
Dr. Sandra Cunha
Dr. Zhiyou Jia
Dr. Nannan Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- • Green concrete. • Durability. • Low-carbon cementitious materials. • Construction and demolition waste. • Life cycle assessment (LCA). • Thermal performance. • Phase change materials (PCMs). • Mechanical properties. • Sustainable construction.
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