Sustainable Material for Green Development of Transportation Infrastructure
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Urban and Rural Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 14 February 2026 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pavements; road materials; life cycle analysis; risk analysis
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Interests: road alignment; big data analysis and management; civil and environmental engineering; road infrastructure design; probe vehicles; road safety
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The urgent need for more sustainable and resilient transportation systems has driven a growing interest in eco-friendly materials and innovative technologies. This Special Issue aims to collect cutting-edge research and practical case studies related to the development, testing, and application of sustainable materials across all types of transportation infrastructure, including roads, pavements, bridges, tunnels, railways, and airports.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The design and use of recycled, bio-based, low-carbon materials.
- Life cycle assessment and environmental impact evaluation.
- Innovations in material durability and performance.
- Smart materials for self-healing and energy-efficient infrastructure.
- Green technologies for construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
- Case studies and pilot projects on sustainable infrastructure solutions.
- Policies and standards promoting sustainable construction practices.
We invite researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to contribute their latest findings and insights. Contributions can include original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Laura Moretti
Dr. Giulia Del Serrone
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- life cycle analysis
- green materials
- low-carbon technologies
- multicriteria analysis
- circular economy
- secondary raw materials
- sustainable transportation infrastructure
- eco-friendly pavement materials
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