Advances in Nanomaterials and Sustainable Additives for Cement-Based and Self-Healing Materials
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 March 2025) | Viewed by 1723
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Influence of water-to-cement ratio, pozzolana active materials and storage on hydration processes of cement pastes. Effect of high temperatures on properties of cement composites by means of thermal analysis (DSC/TG), XRD and thermodilatometry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite researchers and experts to contribute to this Special Issue on “Advances in Nanomaterials and Sustainable Additives for Cement-Based and Self-Healing Materials”. The aim is to explore cutting-edge research and innovations in the use of nanomaterials, sustainable additives, and alternative materials which enhance the properties and performance of cement-based systems, with a particular focus on sustainability and self-healing capabilities.
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Nanomaterials for enhancing the mechanical properties of cement-based composites;
- Sustainable and alternative additives, such as clay-based systems, for improving workability and durability;
- Nano-reinforcements and their impact on the durability and longevity of construction materials;
- Self-healing mechanisms facilitated by nanomaterials and sustainable additives in cementitious systems;
- Nano-modification of cementitious binders for improved resistance to environmental factors;
- Rheological behavior of innovative cement-based systems, including clay-based and eco-friendly materials;
- Innovations in synthesizing and applying nanomaterials and sustainable additives for eco-friendly construction practices;
- Case studies demonstrating the successful implementation of nanotechnology and sustainable materials in real-world construction projects.
Researchers are encouraged to submit original research papers, review articles, and case studies that contribute to our understanding of the synergies between nanomaterials, sustainable additives, and cement-based materials, alongside advancements in self-healing capabilities. This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and promote knowledge exchange in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Lenka Scheinherrová
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cement-based materials
- self-healing materials
- nanomaterials
- cementitious systems
- sustainable additives
- rheology of clay-based cement systems
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