Innovative Materials for Construction II
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2021) | Viewed by 4085
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cold-cured adhesives and matrices for FRP employed in constructions; polymeric nanostructured adhesives and coatings; hydrophobic coatings for stone conservation and wood protection; durability of polymers, adhesives and coatings; eco-efficient materials for construction and cultural heritage
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Interests: sustainable construction; energy efficiency of buildings; phase change materials; composite materials; material durability; construction and demolition wastes; foundry industry wastes; polymers in concrete
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Further to the success of the Special Issue of Materials on “Innovative Materials for Construction”, we are delighted to open a new Special Issue entitled “Innovative Materials for Construction II”.
Most typical materials employed in today’s constructions present limitations, especially with regard to their durability, in either common or severe environmental conditions, and to their impact on the environment. In response to these issues, academic and industrial efforts around the world have been devoted to developing new smart materials that can provide efficient alternatives, can improve energy efficiency in buildings or are able to upgrade, repair, and protect existing infrastructures. Different and wide technological innovations are, therefore, quickly fostering advancements in the field of construction materials. A new generation of materials (bricks, cement, coatings, concrete, FRP, glass, masonry, mortars, nano-materials, phase change materials, polymers, steel, wood, etc.) is, in fact, gaining a prominent position in modern building technology, since they are able to overcome the various limits and flaws of conventional materials employed in constructions, without neglecting the smart applications of pioneering materials in ancient constructions and historic buildings.
Even though the adoption of innovative materials in the construction field has been demonstrated to be a successful route in achieving enhanced performance, or even new and unexpected characteristics, different issues still are not completely solved. On top of these, the cost/performance ratio of novel solutions must from the moment of their introduction be demonstrated to be suitable, without compromising quality. Other concerns are related to their sustainability, being ecofriendly options, and possibly exploiting recycled materials or byproducts from other productions, the most desirable solution. Finally, the use of materials or systems that are unconventional in this field creates the need to update, or develop new, specifications and standards.
This Special Issue aims at providing a platform for discussing open issues, challenges, and achievements related to innovative materials proposed for the construction industry.
Prof. Dr. Mariaenrica Frigione
Prof. Dr. José Barroso de Aguiar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- auto-repairing features
- conservation
- durability
- energy efficiency
- increase in human comfort
- protection
- phase change materials
- nanotechnology
- new standards
- non-toxicity
- recycling
- reduction of natural resources
- renewability
- self-cleaning characteristics
- sustainability
