Concrete Characteristics and Experimental Research in Civil Engineering on Low-Carbon Concrete
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 April 2024) | Viewed by 1748
Special Issue Editors
Interests: low-carbon concrete; new cementitious materials; geopolymer; alkali-activated materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global production of concrete persists at the highest level in decades. The production of cement and concrete is known for its high energy consumption and high emissions, which contributes to approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the natural resources used in concrete manufacturing, e.g., limestone, natural sand, and aggregates, etc., are becoming scarce. Therefore, the development of sustainable and low-carbon concrete is essential and has become one of the main topics for both researchers and industry. Advanced technology capable of producing clinker-free cementitious materials, such as alkali-activated materials, as well as the incorporation of high-volume industrial wastes and building demolition, e.g., recycled sands and aggregates into concrete have been attracting more and more attention recently.
This Special Issue on "Concrete Characteristics and Experimental Research in Civil Engineering on Low-Carbon Concrete" seeks high-quality works focusing on new approaches and technologies of low-carbon concrete production, new techniques for concrete characterization, the use of potential industrial or construction solid wastes in concrete, experimental research on the structure and engineering properties of concrete, advanced strategies in the recycle, and reuse of construction waste, etc.
Original research articles, reviews, and case studies associated with low-carbon concrete or cementitious materials are welcomed and encouraged. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Microstructure characterization and engineering properties of low-carbon cement and concrete.
- Alkali-activated materials with solid wastes as precursors.
- Advanced strategies in the recycling and reuse of construction waste.
- Application and experimental evaluation of low-carbon materials in structures.
- Durability and lifecycle assessments of low-carbon cement or concrete.
We are sincerely looking forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Jiyang Fu
Dr. Yuwei Ma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- low-carbon concrete
- concrete characterization techniques
- alkali-activated materials
- wastes utilization
- engineering properties
