Advanced Concrete Materials for Sustainable Construction: From Nano-Modifications to Circular Economy Solutions
A Special Issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050) belonging to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2027 | Viewed by 188
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Interests: nano-modified cementitious composites; rheology and hydration of sustainable binders; waste valorization in building materials; long-term durability and carbonation of mortars; chemical admixtures and mineral additives in concrete technology
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Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is currently facing a dual challenge: the need to enhance the performance and durability of building materials while significantly reducing their environmental footprint. To meet these demands, research is shifting towards innovative cementitious composites that leverage both cutting-edge nanotechnology and the principles of the circular economy.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive platform for the latest advancements in "Advanced Concrete Materials for Sustainable Construction: From Nano-Modifications to Circular Economy Solutions." This theme aligns closely with the scope of Sustainability, as it addresses the urgent need for eco-friendly engineering solutions and the efficient management of resources in the built environment.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. We particularly encourage submissions that explore the synergistic effects of modern admixtures and nano-additives, such as carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and nanosilica on the rheological, mechanical, and microstructural properties of cement systems. Furthermore, we aim to highlight the integration of diverse waste streams and the long-term reliability of these modern materials.
Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Nanomaterials in cementitious composites and their long-term performance;
- Interaction between chemical admixtures (superplasticizers) and modern nano-additives;
- Rheology and hydration kinetics of advanced cement pastes, mortars, and concretes;
- Circular economy and waste valorization, including the recycling of plastics (PET), stone powders, and industrial by-products (e.g., fly ash, or slag);
- Utilization of construction and demolition waste (CDW) and agricultural residues in building materials;
- Alternative and low-carbon binders, such as geopolymers and alkali-activated materials;
- Durability and aging: focusing on carbonation, corrosion, and mechanical properties after long-term environmental exposure;
- Shrinkage-reducing strategies and cracking resistance in eco-friendly composites.
By bridging the gap between nano-scale engineering and macro-scale sustainability, this Special Issue seeks to contribute to the development of the next generation of green construction materials.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and hope this collection will serve as a valuable resource for the scientific community.
Dr. Aleksandra Kostrzanowska-Siedlarz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable construction materials
- nano-modified cementitious composites
- waste valorization
- circular economy
- rheology and hydration kinetics
- long-term durability
- carbonation and microstructure
- low-carbon binders
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