Sustainable Polymeric and Cementitious Composites
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2022) | Viewed by 252
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; piezoresisitve composites; natural nanomaterials; reinforced cementitious matrix/ polymeric matrix
Interests: nanomaterials; piezoresisitve composites; natural nanomaterials; reinforced cementitious matrix/ polymeric matrix
Interests: nano-finishing; nano-coating; nano-composite; nano-biomaterials – synthesis & application; piezoelectric; conductive materials for E-textiles / polymeric sensors / Energy harvesting
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is oriented towards advancements in the use of nano or micro fillers/multi-scale reinforcements for the development of sustainable polymeric/cementitious composites. Currently, to tackle climate change, a key focus all over the world is to minimise the emission of greenhouse gases, reduce the use of non-renewable resources as well as minimise the production of waste that eventually ends up in the landfill. Therefore, it is necessary to move towards suitable raw materials and production processes that align with this target. It is a well-known fact that the cement industry produces a large amount of greenhouse gases and polymeric composites used in various applications, e.g., automotive parts, food packaging, building materials, etc., generate a substantial amount of waste, besides using a significant amount of non-renewable resources and producing carbon emissions. For the betterment of life of future generations and, therefore, to eliminate these obnoxious products and manufacturing processes, the scientific world needs to address these serious issues and develop sustainable raw materials, manufacturing techniques, and products. In this context, the focus of this Special Issue is to address research topics related but not limited to:
- Production of lightweight polymeric/cementitious composites;
- Improvement of various properties including mechanical, conductive, optical, and barrier properties of polymeric/cementitious matrices using various micro/nano/multi-scale fillers;
- Renewable raw materials/reinforcements for polymeric/cementitious composites;
- Sustainable manufacturing techniques of cementitious/polymeric composites;
- Sustainability assessment (e.g., life cycle analysis) of polymeric/cementitious composites;
- Recycling/reuse techniques and strategies.
Considering your continuous research interest in this field, I would like to cordially invite you to submit a paper to this Special Issue via the journal website (Special Issue: Sustainable Polymeric and Cementitious Composites). The manuscript should be submitted online before 31 December 2022. The submitted manuscripts will then be fast-track peer reviewed. It would be highly appreciated if you could inform me of your interest in a paper contribution at your earliest convenience. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.
Dr. Shama Parveen
Dr. Sohel Rana
Dr. S. Wazed Ali
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanoparticles/nanomaterials
- micro-scale reinforcements
- micro crystalline/ fibrillar cellulose
- nano cellulose
- mechanical properties
- fracture mechanics
- optical properties
- piezoresistive composites
- piezoelectric composites
- tactile sensors
- cementitious matrix
- polymeric matrix
- sustainability assessment
- life-cycle analysis
- circular economy
