Sustainable Advancements in Construction Materials
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 February 2026 | Viewed by 871
Special Issue Editor
Interests: construction materials; 3D concrete printing (3DCP); 3D mortar printing; 3D printing; sustainable materials; FEM analysis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable advancements in construction materials are crucial for the entire civil engineering industry. The use of recycled materials, alternative binders, and optimization of construction processes can significantly benefit the environment. These solutions can be divided into two main categories: material issues and construction process optimization issues. The first category focuses on the modification of materials used, while the second category explores new strategies for the construction process, including automation. One promising innovation is 3D concrete (or other construcion materials) printing technology, which reduces waste, speeds up construction, and minimizes material usage.
The primary aim of this Special Issue is to (i) enhance understanding of the environmental impact of construction materials and 3D printing techniques; and (ii) contribute to knowledge on sustainable materials, alternative materials, and waste materials used in the construction industry.
Research areas may encompass, but are not limited to, the following topics: construction materials, sustainable development, recycled aggregate, alternative binders, 3D printing of cementitious materials (such as concrete and mortars), 3D printing of geopolymers, 3D printing of soft and biomaterials, additive manufacturing for electronics and metamaterials, development of new materials for 3D printing (including metals, composites, hard materials, ceramics, etc.), multi-material 3D printing, advancements in 3D printing technologies, metallization for 3D printing, 3D printing for microfabrication, numerical and finite element modeling of additive manufacturing processes, life-cycle assessment of additive manufacturing processes, environmental impact, and economic aspects of construction process (including 3D printing technology).
This Special Issue invites research papers and review articles that explore sustainable solutions for construction materials to enhance sustainability and minimize environmental impact. The papers published in this Special Issue will contribute to the body of knowledge on sustainable research in construction materials, including 3D printing technology.
Dr. Szymon Skibicki
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- construction materials
- sustainable development
- recycled aggregate
- alternative binders
- 3D concrete printing (3DCP)
- 3D mortar
- 3D printing
- additive manufacturing
- life-cycle assessment
- recycling
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
