Building Solutions: Harnessing Nanotechnology, Smart Materials, and Photocatalysis for Enhanced Durability and Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

Announcing the " Building Solutions: Harnessing Nanotechnology, Smart Materials, and Photocatalysis for Enhanced Durability and Sustainability" Special Issue, we invite research on photocatalytic and self-healing construction materials, Focusing on nanomaterials for enhanced urban sustainability. We seek research on smart materials that integrate features like latent heat storage and are crafted with nano/microparticles and phase change materials. We welcome innovative contributions that advance building technology, promising significant industry and market benefits. Submissions may include studies on nanotechnology in material durability, eco-efficient materials, smart solar control glass, and more for sustainable infrastructure development.

Thus, we invite researchers to contribute original and innovative research works that will propel the development of sophisticated concepts for the benefit of the scientific community and industrial sectors in the short-to-medium term, with potential impacts on specific market niches and their end-users. Articles addressing, but not limited to, the following subtopics are considered suitable for publication:

• Nanotechnology applied to the durability and strength of building materials;
• Eco-efficient building materials and the use of geopolymers;
• Development of smart glass with nanoparticles for solar control in buildings;
• Repair techniques with phase change materials for energy efficiency in residential environments;
• Photocatalysis for the improvement of indoor and outdoor air quality;
• Integration of self-healing materials into heritage structures to extend their lifespan;
• Innovations in construction materials with self-healing capabilities for maintenance and durability;
• Advances in photocatalytic paints and concrete for the reduction in urban pollutants.

We look forward to contributions that will undoubtedly enrich this Special Issue and aid in pursuing a more sustainable future.

Kind regards

Dr. Iran Rocha Segundo
Dr. Claver Pinheiro
Dr. Joaquim Carneiro
Guest Editors

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• nanotechnology in construction
• geopolymer materials 
• smart glass nanoparticles 
• phase-change materials 
• photocatalytic air purification 
• self-healing concrete 
• sustainable building techniques 
• indoor air quality improvement 
• heritage conservation materials 
• urban pollution mitigation