Sustainable Development of Concrete Materials and Related Building Materials
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 77
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable construction materials; low carbon circular economy; energy savings; carbon neutrality; life cycle assessment (LCA) of sustainable construction materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The sustainable development of cement and concrete is crucial for resilient infrastructures that address environmental and societal challenges. Traditional cement production significantly contributes to carbon emissions and resource depletion. Innovations such as alternative binders, recycled materials, and carbon capture technologies reduce environmental impacts. Advancements in self-healing concrete and durability optimization enhance infrastructure resilience to climate change and natural disasters. These efforts align construction practices with global sustainability goals, promoting eco-friendly, durable, and adaptable infrastructure solutions.
The aim of this Special Issue is to identify the latest research in the development of sustainable materials in concrete and cement for sustainable infrastructure. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Low-carbon construction materials and structures;
- Sustainable pavement engineering;
- Three-dimensionally printed concrete;
- Engineered cementitious composites (ECC);
- Alkali-activated materials;
- Ultra-high performance concrete;
- Geopolymer materials;
- Unfired bricks;
- Recycled aggregate concrete;
- Eco-friendly concrete technology;
- CO2 capture.
Dr. Ali Shubbar
Dr. Mohammed Salah Nasr
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- recycling and reuse of low-carbon sustainable materials
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- pavement engineering
- geopolymer materials
- green infrastructures
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