Green Paths towards High-Performance Sustainable Concrete and Cement Materials

Dear Colleagues,

A global imperative for sustainable construction has emerged as a pressing issue, standing at a pivotal moment that calls for immediate action. Fortunately, the introduction of eco-friendly materials has simultaneously revolutionized conventional concrete and cement materials and transcended the boundaries of traditional construction practices towards a greener future. Safeguarding the delicate ecosystem and pursuing the development of high-performance concrete and cementitious materials are fundamental twofold missions that must be considered comprehensively. The current Special Issue aims to gather novel approaches towards sustainable concrete and collect assessments of their implementation level. Minimizing carbon footprints, controlling energy consumption, and reducing dependence on finite raw material resources are continuously pursued towards sustainability by reusing and recycling unconventional materials. This pursuit could entail the deliberate substitution of conventional mix design materials for green materials like non-potable water and recycled materials instead of cement and aggregates without compromising strength and durability properties. The critical importance of these eco-friendly strategies lies not only in their positive impact on the environment but also in their potential economic benefits. These green paths are capable of being environmentally and economically viable and scalable, and their considerations towards widespread adaptation and integration are requisite.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:  low-cement concrete, concrete sustainability, concrete durability, sustainability, green construction, and sustainable cement materials.

I/We look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Elisabete R. Teixeira
Dr. Hélder Sousa
Guest Editors

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