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Sustainable Development of Advanced Composite Materials in Construction

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 3497

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Dr. Rajab M. Abousnina

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School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth 6102, Australia
Interests: Composite materials, Waste materials, Geopolymer concrete, Structural Health monitoring using DIC and embedded sensors, Concrete technology, and Wastewater treatment (membrane technologies).
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Dr. Benchaa Benabed

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Civil Engineering Research Laboratory (LRGC), University of Laghouat, Laghouat, Algeria
Interests: Strengthening of masonry walls with CFRP composite: experiments and numerical modelling, Use of Industrial by- Products in Cement-Based Materials, Self-Compacting Concrete made with Waste Materials (CRT funnel glass), Durability of concrete and Concrete Repair.
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Composite materials appeal to sustainable development goals by providing durability, energy efficiency, and resource conservation. They decrease the frequency of repairs and replacements, reducing the resources consumed over a building’s lifecycle. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has superior insulation properties, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Construction uses advanced composite materials for non-structural elements and load-bearing components. Innovations like 3D printing have improved construction processes, reduced waste, and improved worker safety. This Special Issue explores the use of polymer composites in civil infrastructure, including their profiles. The topics covered in this research field include material analysis, microstructure inspection, durability assessment, and long-term efficacy evaluation. This issue also accepts state-of-the-art reviews of composite materials in construction materials.

Dr. Rajab M. M. Abousnina
Dr. Benchaa Benabed
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Keywords

  • polymer-composite-reinforced concrete and geopolymer concrete
  • fiber-reinforced polymer-hybrid materials
  • composite materials in 3D printing (additive manufacturing)
  • microstructure analysis of composite materials
  • composite construction durability and performance
  • composite materials for energy efficiency in construction
  • state-of-the-art reviews on the sustainability of composite materials

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Sustainable Utilization of Waste Glass Powder and Brick Dust as Cement Replacements: Effects on Mortar Performance and Environmental Benefits
by Balikis Omotola Rabiu and Mohammad Ali Mosaberpanah
Sustainability 2025, 17(3), 1298; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17031298 - 5 Feb 2025
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With respect to sustainability, the material must maintain the quality and properties of concrete and be safe for human health, the environment, and long-time use. In recent times, the emission of CO2 from cement production processes has lessened with the passage of [...] Read more.
With respect to sustainability, the material must maintain the quality and properties of concrete and be safe for human health, the environment, and long-time use. In recent times, the emission of CO2 from cement production processes has lessened with the passage of time due to its effect on the environment. In order to lessen the emissions and reduce environmental waste, available by-products with pozzolanic properties are applied. With respect to Portland limestone cement (CEMI II-BL), i.e., cement with lower carbon dioxide emissions and better workability than CEM I, the two main materials applied in the study as substitutes are brick dust (BD) and waste glass powder (WGP) bottles. Waste glass powder and brick dust, in quantities varying from 5% to 10%, 15%, and 20%, with a water/cement ratio of 0.35 and a 1.5% superplasticizer, were utilized to observe the effectiveness of BD and WGP on the flowability, compressive strength, flexural strength, water absorption, density, drying shrinkage, and fire resistance of the specimen mortar. The output shows that a WGP of 20% increased flowability compared to the control, whereas the inclusion of brick dust decreased it. At the age of 28, glass powder of 20% increased the compressive strength, while 20% brick dust exhibited a reduction; 15% WGP with 5% BD displayed the lowest absorption of water; and the density of all the samples proved to be much lower than the traditional mix, with 20% BD being the lowest (hereby labeled as light mortar). The 10% WGP with 10% BD displayed better resistance to fire, and the drying shrinkage of the sample was relatively low after several days of air curing. The impact on the environment and cost were considered without accounting for the transportation and manufacturing energy. As to the outcome of this experiment, we concluded that the use of both brick dust and glass powder with CEM II for producing mortar has proven very promising in a variety of different respects, including the mechanical and fresh features of mortar, with the combination of 5% WGP and 15% BD exhibiting the most potential in all of the acquired parameters. Full article
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The Influence of Fibres on the Properties and Sustainability of Oil-Impacted Concrete
by Fahad Aljuaydi, Rajab Abousnina, Omar Alajarmeh and Abdalrahman Alajmi
Sustainability 2024, 16(17), 7344; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16177344 - 26 Aug 2024
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There are significant environmental and health consequences associated with oil-contaminated sand due to its toxic and persistent nature. The impacts include disrupted ecosystems with harm to plants and animals and contamination of water sources, requiring immediate and sustained remediation. Using oil-contaminated sand in [...] Read more.
There are significant environmental and health consequences associated with oil-contaminated sand due to its toxic and persistent nature. The impacts include disrupted ecosystems with harm to plants and animals and contamination of water sources, requiring immediate and sustained remediation. Using oil-contaminated sand in construction addresses waste management and promotes sustainability by reducing waste, protecting the environment, saving energy, and driving innovation. This study investigates the impact of crude oil-contaminated sand on concrete’s physical and mechanical characteristics. It focuses on assessing the impact of incorporating four different fibres (Forta Ferro PP, ReoShore 45 PP, glass, and steel fibres) and finding the optimal quantity (0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 or 0.5%) to improve the physical and mechanical properties of concrete prepared with sand contaminated by crude oil. The impact of crude oil on the bond strength between fibres and concrete was examined. Additionally, the effect of crude oil on heat flow and cumulative heat was analysed. The results demonstrated that increasing oil content decreases concrete density and compressive strength. Nevertheless, the findings indicated that sand contaminated with 10% oil is suitable for low-strength concrete applications. Incorporating 0.1% of Forta Ferro PP, glass, and ReoShore 45 PP fibres had a negligible impact on the mechanical properties of concrete contaminated with 10% oil. Comparatively, steel fibres enhanced the concrete’s compressive strength by 30% at 0.1%, and the flexural strength improved by 9.6% at 0.5%. Concrete with a 10% crude oil content reinforced with steel fibres hinders fracture stabilisation and load transfer, making it suitable as a sustainable material for low-strength civil engineering applications. Full article
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