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Advances in Sustainable Construction and Building Materials (3rd Edition)

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 608

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School of Civil and Resources Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China
Interests: building materials; envelopes; porous materials; foamed ceramics; phase change materials; energy-saving; thermal properties; solid waste utilization
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School of Civil and Resources Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China
Interests: concrete; cement; hydration; microstructure; durability; rheological properties; alkali-activated materials
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Dear Colleagues,

Human history is a history of continuous development of materials, in which construction and building materials are the main parts of human activity. Climate change and environmental pollution have driven people to find energy-saving, eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable routes of material synthesis and application with the aim of resolving these problems, especially in the field of construction and building materials. Therefore, the aim of this Special Issue is to advance and disseminate knowledge in all the related areas of sustainable construction and building materials. This Special Issue provides essential information that will help improve efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness in world markets. It is therefore vital reading for all professionals and academics involved in research into, or specification of, building materials.

The sustainable construction and building materials and technology covered include cement, concrete reinforcement, bricks and mortars, additives, corrosion technology, ceramics, timber, steel, polymers, glass fibers, phase change materials, recycled materials, bamboo, non-conventional building materials, green building materials, new technology for the improvement of material designs, and other related fields. The scope of this Special Issue includes but is not restricted to construction products, bridges, high-rise buildings, dams, civil engineering structures, silos, highway pavements, tunnels, water containment structures, sewers, roofing, housing, and railways. Original articles with innovative ideas and methods across the whole scope and up-to-date review papers and case studies are welcomed in this Special Issue.

Dr. Ru Ji
Dr. Fanghui Han
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • construction and building materials
  • sustainable development
  • energy saving
  • energy efficiency
  • waste utilization
  • synthesis and preparation
  • characterization and properties
  • application

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Efficient Management of Asbestos Waste Through Utilization as Mineral Additives in Portland Cement Production
by Karol Durczak, Michał Pyzalski, Agnieszka Sujak, Michał Juszczyk, Dariusz Sala and Leonas Ustinovichius
Materials 2024, 17(23), 5793; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17235793 - 26 Nov 2024
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This article presents research on the effectiveness of utilizing asbestos waste, particularly chrysotile asbestos, in the production of Portland cement. The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of transforming asbestos cement (Eternit) through thermal treatment and its enrichment with mineral additives, enabling its [...] Read more.
This article presents research on the effectiveness of utilizing asbestos waste, particularly chrysotile asbestos, in the production of Portland cement. The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of transforming asbestos cement (Eternit) through thermal treatment and its enrichment with mineral additives, enabling its integration into the clinker synthesis process. Differences in the physicochemical properties of types of cement produced from conventional raw materials and those manufactured using asbestos waste were analyzed. The research findings indicate that the presence of asbestos in cementitious materials leads to a significant mass loss of 29.4% due to thermal decomposition. Chemical analysis revealed the presence of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and iron oxide (Fe2O3) at levels of 4.10% and 3.54%, respectively, suggesting the formation of brownmillerite, a phase typical of cement clinker. Furthermore, compressive strength tests on asbestos-modified cements demonstrated comparable mechanical properties to reference cement (CEM I), indicating their potential applicability in construction. This study provides essential insights into the mineralogical composition of asbestos cement, which is crucial for developing effective methods for its safe disposal. It represents a significant step toward sustainable asbestos waste management and the promotion of innovative solutions in the construction industry. Full article
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