Special Functional and Environmental Cement-Based Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Smart cement-based materials or functional cement-based materials have been proposed for several years. Due to the social demand for multifunctional cement-based materials, different types and functions of cement-based materials have been continuously developed, just like conductive cement-based materials, which can be used for the self-sensing and snow melting and deicing. Additionally, phase change cement-based materials can be used to regulate indoor temperature changes and reduce energy consumption.

In addition to functional properties, environmental protection and energy conservation in cement production and use are also very important. Solid wastes, such as recycled concrete, river silt ceramsite, incineration waste fly ash cement-based materials, slag concrete, and phosphogypsum brick have attracted many scholars' attention. Additionally, the use of CO₂ in the curing of cement-based materials has been proposed. CO₂ curing can not only improve the mechanical strength of some cement-based materials but also solidify the toxic and harmful substances in curing materials.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Hui Wang
Dr. Lin Chi
Guest Editors

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