Performance of Concrete with Low-Carbon Cement Supplements and Zero-Cement
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2024 | Viewed by 918
Special Issue Editor
Interests: green concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; concrete durability; use of supplementary cementitious materials; geopolymer concrete; 3D printed concrete; creep of concrete
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Dear Colleagues,
With the significant carbon emissions from the manufacture of cement and the high energy demand, it is imperative to develop concrete with low-carbon cement supplements or zero-cement concrete, which are sustainable, environmentally friendly, and have enhanced engineering properties compared with conventional cement-based materials. Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are a viable option as full or partial substitutes for cement clinkers. Further, geopolymer and alkali-activated materials with user-friendly activators hold promise for zero-cement concrete. However, mix formulations from these options must have comparable or better engineering performance than conventional concrete. Quantifying carbon savings, cost savings, and a life-cycle analysis is germane to such studies. This Special Issue seeks to publish research findings in these areas.
Prof. Dr. Adewumi John Babafemi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- supplementary cementitious materials
- characterization
- fresh properties
- rheology
- mechanical properties
- durability
- microstructure
