Synthesis, Performance and Applications of Cementitious Materials
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 2089
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms of concrete; low-carbon concrete and cementitious materials; carbonation resource utilization of solid waste
Interests: FRP reinforced concrete structure durability; research on the utilization of solid waste materials in building materials
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Interests: chemistry of cement; geopolymer and alkali-activated materials; functional building materials; corrosion protection
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Synthesis, performance, and application of cementitious materials aim to gather frontier research and breakthroughs in this field, addressing the growing challenges related to material performance in modern engineering construction. While traditional cementitious materials are widely used, their high energy consumption and environmental impact have driven global scholars to focus on developing more sustainable, high-performance binder systems.
This Special Issue focuses on the design of novel cementitious materials through advanced synthesis methods and processes, including chemical activation, low-temperature preparation, nanomodification, and resource utilization of solid waste. We anticipate that the research will not only uncover the formation mechanisms and evolution law—from microstructure to macroscopic performance—but also delve into the durability, intelligent response characteristics, and optimization of mechanical properties under extreme environmental conditions. Notably, these outcomes are expected to provide valuable guidance for the practical application and industrialization of these materials in critical infrastructure, 3D printing, carbon sequestration technologies, and functional buildings, driving cementitious materials toward high performance, functionality, and sustainability, while laying a strong scientific foundation for the sustainable development of the construction industry.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Synthesis and preparation processes of novel cementitious materials.
- Green development and sustainability of cementitious materials.
- Development and application of intelligent and functional cementitious materials.
- Structure-performance relationships of cementitious materials at both micro and macro scales.
- Mechanical property enhancement and optimization design of cementitious materials.
- Durability and long-term performance of cement-based materials in harsh environments.
Thanks, and we hope you consider participating in this Special Issue.
Dr. Qinglong Qin
Dr. Weiwei Wu
Dr. Xue-Sen Lyu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cementitious materials
- synthesis and preparation
- performance regulation
- microstructure
- durability
- green and low-carbon
- resource utilization of solid waste
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