Decarbonization of Cement and Concrete: Towards Sustainable Construction Practices
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 1815
Special Issue Editors
Interests: design and synthesis of smart materials and fluids; carbon se-questration; building and transport infrastructure; nuclear energy; environmental remediation; hydropower generation
Interests: thermal energy storage material; carbon mineralization; solid waste upcycling; future cement
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Interests: Carbon mineralization; thermal energy storage material; solid waste upcycling; cement chemistry; future types of cement
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Interests: rock mechanics; concrete workability; portland cement; in situ stresses; mining automation; filling materials; deep learning
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Concrete contributes significantly to climate change, accounting for 7–8% of total CO2 emissions. The pivotal role of cement, constituting 88% of emissions in concrete production, necessitates urgent the adoption of net-zero-compatible and decarbonization technologies. The large-scale deployment of these decarbonization technologies is crucial for cost reduction and substantial greenhouse gas reduction. To promote this deployment, future studies are still needed regarding (1) novel (supplementary) cementitious materials; (2) carbon sequestration methods in concrete; (3) innovation in manufacturing and construction; (4) carbon footprint and cost estimation; and (5) low/net-zero carbon structures.
We invite researchers, academics, and industry experts to contribute their cutting-edge findings, propelling the discourse on decarbonizing cement and concrete. Help shape the future of sustainable construction by submitting your papers and fostering a collective effort to mitigate the CO2 footprint globally. Contributions addressing innovative research in this domain are welcome, as well as review articles and case studies.
This Special Issue aims to compile the latest research regarding vital subjects, such as
- Low-carbon cement, concrete, and structure
- Carbon capture in cement and concrete
- Recycling demolished concrete
- Sustainability in construction
- Innovative mix designs for concrete
- Cement and concrete production optimization
- Intelligent structures and materials
- Durability studies with advanced functionality
- Life cycle analysis
Dr. Carlos Fernandez
Dr. Chao Zeng
Dr. Wenyu Liao
Dr. Yunsen Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green cement and concrete
- numerical, experimental, data analysis
- life cycle assessment
- durability and sustainability of construction materials
- functionalized construction materials
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