Functional Polymers for Construction Purposes
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2024 | Viewed by 2013
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is one of the rapidly developing sectors of the economy, but at the same time, it poses a challenge in terms of sustainable development. It is responsible for the enormous consumption of global energy and natural resources. Additionally, it generates large amounts of waste and greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to the widespread use of commercial cement-based products, which have a significant impact on the environment.
In response to these issues, the search for alternative building materials with high-strength parameters and environmentally friendly characteristics is gaining increasing importance. In this context, functional polymers are gaining popularity, finding applications in the construction industry.
Functional polymers are materials that possess unique properties such as mechanical strength, flexibility, resistance to weathering, and fire resistance. Their use in construction can bring numerous benefits both to the environment and to the energy efficiency of buildings.
One advantage of functional polymers is the ability to produce them using renewable resources, which contributes to reducing dependence on inefficient and limited natural resources. Furthermore, some of these polymers can be easily processed and recycled, allowing for a reduction in construction waste generation.
Additionally, functional polymers can be used to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings. For example, polymers with insulation properties can reduce heat losses through walls and roofs, resulting in lower energy consumption when heating or cooling. The possibility of using these polymers as solar-reflective coatings also contributes to reducing energy consumption in buildings.
Dr. Anita Staroń
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- construction industry
- sustainable development
- functional polymers
- environmental impact
- energy efficiency
- renewable resources
- waste reduction
- composites
- green polymers
