Recent Advances in the Application of Polymer Materials in Building Construction
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer concrete; low carbon construction materials; landfill waste utilisation; short fibres; fibre composites; material characterisation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aim of this special issue, Recent Advances in the Application of Polymer Materials in Building Construction, is to highlight and disseminate the latest research, innovations, and practical developments in the use of polymer-based materials within the construction industry. As construction demands evolve toward greater sustainability, resilience, and efficiency, polymers are playing an increasingly critical role in enabling advanced building technologies. This issue seeks to showcase original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore novel polymer materials, manufacturing techniques, performance evaluations, and applications in areas such as structural components, insulation systems, protective coatings, adhesives, and smart building solutions. Contributions that address environmental challenges through recyclable, bio-based, or energy-efficient polymer solutions are particularly encouraged. By bringing together cutting-edge developments from academia and industry, this special issue aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, inspire future innovation, and support the advancement of sustainable and high-performance construction practices.
Dr. Wahid Ferdous
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- recycled polymer composites
- biopolymer composites
- durability and performance of polymer composites
- sustainable construction materials
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