Advanced Concrete Formulations: Nanotechnology and Hybrid 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 February 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanomaterials in concrete and building materials; waste recycling materials in concrete and road reinforcement; geotechnical engineering and soil sustainability; transportation engineering and green system
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Dear Colleagues,
The development of advanced concrete formulations is crucial to addressing the global demand for sustainable, durable, and high-performance construction materials. In recent years, nanotechnology and hybrid materials have emerged as transformative innovations in concrete technology. The incorporation of nanomaterials such as nano-silica, nano-clay, carbon nanotubes, and graphene oxide has shown significant improvements in the mechanical, rheological, and durability properties of concrete. These nanoscale additives enhance the microstructure, promote denser packing, and improve the hydration process, leading to superior performance in both fresh and hardened states.
Moreover, hybrid material systems—combining nanomaterials with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), polymers, or fibers—offer synergistic benefits, paving the way for multifunctional and smart concrete composites. These materials contribute to reduced carbon footprints, enhanced durability against aggressive environments, and improved resistance to cracking, fatigue, and aging.
This Special Issue invites original research articles and review papers that explore innovations in nanotechnology-enhanced and hybrid concrete materials. Topics of interest include material characterization, performance evaluation, durability studies, sustainability assessments, and practical applications in infrastructure. Contributions that bridge laboratory findings with field implementation are particularly encouraged.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Nuha Mashaan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- hybrid materials
- advanced concrete
- nano-silica
- graphene oxide
- carbon nanotubes
- supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)
- durability
- mechanical performance
- sustainable construction
- smart concrete
- microstructure improvement
- cementitious composites
- low-carbon concrete
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