Next-Gen Cementitious Composites for Sustainable Construction
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 October 2024) | Viewed by 7904
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable, high-performance and multifunctional cementitious composites; fiber-reinforced concrete materials and structures; experimental methods for civil engineering
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Interests: building construction; building physics; heat transfer; thermal inertia; energy efficiency of buildings; fire safety of buildings
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is at a pivotal juncture, facing the dual challenges of ensuring sustainability and meeting the increasing demands for higher-performance materials. Cementitious composites, as the backbone of construction, are evolving to address these challenges. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in sustainable, high-performance, and multifunctional cementitious composites, highlighting their potential to revolutionize construction practices and contribute to more resilient, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly structures.
We invite contributions that explore innovative approaches in the design, formulation, and application of cementitious composites. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
Sustainable materials and practices: research on the use of alternative, recycled, and bio-based materials in cementitious composites. Studies on reducing carbon footprint, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting circular economy principles in the construction sector are particularly welcome.
Advanced performance: investigations into the mechanical, durability, and functional properties of cementitious composites. These aspects include enhanced strength, self-healing capabilities, and resistance to environmental stressors such as chemicals, temperature fluctuations, and moisture.
Multifunctionality: development of cementitious composites with additional functionalities, such as thermal insulation, electromagnetic shielding, and photocatalytic activity for pollution mitigation. Contributions on smart composites capable of sensing, self-diagnosing, and responding to environmental changes are highly encouraged.
Innovative design and fabrication techniques: papers on novel manufacturing processes, including 3D printing and digital fabrication, that enable the production of complex geometries and optimized material distribution for improved performance and sustainability.
Case studies and applications: real-world applications demonstrating the benefits and challenges of implementing sustainable, high-performance, and multifunctional cementitious composites in construction projects.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue among researchers, engineers, architects, and industry professionals. Our goal is to highlight emerging trends, identify research gaps, and suggest future directions for the development of cementitious composites that meet the demands of modern construction while adhering to the principles of sustainability.
Dr. Jiaxiang Lin
Dr. Karolos Kontoleon
Dr. Zhanbiao Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable concrete
- high-performance composites
- self-healing concrete
- green construction materials
- concrete recycling
- 3D printed concrete
- smart concrete technologies
- nanocomposites in concrete
- energy-efficient materials
- photocatalytic concrete
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