Polymer and Geopolymer Concrete Composites for Sustainable Development

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable materials are sought after more than ever due to today's pressing environmental issues, limited resources, and aging infrastructures. As the major consumer of materials, the construction industry faces pressure from different directions, and the need for change has never been higher. Research is now geared towards more environmentally friendly, more energy effective, and economically viable construction materials. Concrete, the most commonly used construction material, is now at the center of research to revolutionize the industry.

This special issue focuses on polymer and geopolymer concretes. Its main aim is to provide an update on new advances and research results in the field of polymer and geopolymer concrete and their application as sustainable construction materials. The specific areas of the special issue include (but are not limited to) synthesis, characterization, processing, structural behavior and applications of polymer and geopolymer concrete. The issue will also accept state-of-the-art reviews on different areas of polymer and geopolymer concretes.

Prof. Dr. Klaus Holschemacher
Dr. Biruk Hailu Tekle
Guest Editors

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