Design and Analysis of Inorganic-Polymer Composite Materials for Circular Economy
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 928
Special Issue Editors
Interests: experimental and theoretical analysis of heat; moisture and chemical compounds transport in porous materials; materials design; building materials engineering; polymeric materials
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Interests: materials design; eco-innovations; alkali-activation; smart building materials; sustainable construction; recycled materials; life cycle assessment; reinforced polymers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The production of building materials generates a high number of negative externalities associated with greenhouse gas emissions, the exploitation of natural resources, and the landfilling of waste materials in particular. These circumstances, together with the high-energy intensity of the sector, are the reason why great emphasis is placed on the transformation of the construction sector, including the use of less energy-intensive binders, the intensification of material reuse, and the abandonment of landfilling. These goals meet the sustainable principles related to the preservation of the natural environment and the target set by the Paris Agreement based on the reduction in CO2 emissions.
Inorganic polymers (geopolymers or, in a broader sense, alkali- and acid-activated materials) represent a family of materials with diverse chemical and mineralogical structures according to used mixture constituents. Besides the benefits associated with high compressive strength, resistance to elevated temperatures, and aggressive environments, substantial improvements include the valorization of waste materials and the complete replacement of Portland cement, and thus a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. This broad range of materials is often combined with various admixtures to obtain composites with desired material properties.
The primary aim of this Special Issue is to present possible applications of inorganic polymer-based composites in the building industry based on the characterization of their material properties. Manuscripts focused on new experimental techniques or composite design approaches are also welcome.
Prof. Dr. Robert Černý
Dr. Jan Fořt
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- inorganic polymers
- geopolymers
- composites
- building materials
- building industry
- circular economy
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