Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable pavement; asphalt binder modification; low-emission materials; green infrastructure; recycling; environmental impact; intelligent construction; life cycle assessment; green pavement maintenance
Interests: high-performance asphalt and asphalt mixtures; new pavement structures and materials; modern road maintenance and management technologies; non-destructive testing and evaluation techniques for pavements; green intelligent road construction technologies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable pavement materials and engineering practices are essential for reducing environmental impact and enhancing infrastructure durability. As global focus shifts toward minimizing carbon footprints and optimizing resources, integrating sustainable materials, technologies, and practices in pavement construction is increasingly critical.
This Special Issue of Materials, titled "Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering", invites contributions to explore advancements in sustainable materials and engineering practices.
We welcome submissions on:
- Sustainable Materials: Bio-based, recycled, and low-emission asphalt materials that enhance performance while reducing environmental footprints.
- Smart Technologies: Use of sensors and real-time monitoring to improve material performance and construction efficiency.
- Recycling and Reuse: Techniques for low-carbon asphalt recycling and enhancing the use of reclaimed materials.
- Multidisciplinary Approaches: Research bridging materials science, civil engineering, and environmental engineering.
- Integrated Practices: Case studies and best practices combining material innovations with engineering techniques.
- Green Maintenance: Innovative pavement structures and green materials play an important role in developing green maintenance stargates for lower life-cycle carbon emission, such as ultra-thin asphalt wearing course, cold-in-place recycling, etc.
This Issue aims to advance the development of sustainable pavement materials and engineering solutions, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, civil engineering, and environmental engineering. We invite original research, case studies, and reviews that offer novel insights into innovative material technologies, real-world applications, and the integration of sustainable practices in pavement design and construction.
Prof. Dr. Yanhui Niu
Prof. Dr. Jiangmiao Yu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable pavement
- asphalt binder modification
- low-emission materials
- green infrastructure
- recycling
- environmental impact
- intelligent construction
- life cycle assessment
- green pavement maintenance
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