Advances in Bio-Based Materials in Cement and Concrete Applications for Sustainable Construction

Submission Deadline: 28 February 2027 View: 127 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editor(s)

Prof. Dr. Kim Hung Mo

Email: khmo@sunway.edu.my

Affiliation: 1. Research Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation (CCDCU), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia

2. School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia

Homepage:

Research Interests: sustainable cement and concrete materials

Dr. Tee How Tan

Email: teehowt@sunway.edu.my

Affiliation: School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia

Homepage:

Research Interests: sustainable cement and concrete materials

Prof. Dr. Ildiko Merta

Email: ildiko.merta@tuwien.ac.at

Affiliation: Institute of Material Technology, Building Physics, and Building Ecology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, TU Wien, Vienna, A-1060, Austria

Homepage:

Research Interests: bio-based and high-performance composite building materials, circular-based design approach

Dr. Panumas Saingam

Email: panumas.sa@kmitl.ac.th

Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand

Homepage:

Research Interests: sustainable construction and building materials, oncrete composite, seismic strengthening of buildings

Summary

Decarbonizing the construction industry is critical to achieving global net-zero emission targets by 2050, as the sector is one of main contributors of global CO₂ emissions, particularly due to cement production and the extensive use of non-renewable raw materials. The availability of bio-based materials presents an opportunity to develop more sustainable construction products. Incorporating bio-based materials into cement and concrete systems not only reduces carbon emissions and energy demand but also supports resource efficiency and circular economy strategies. Therefore, advancing bio-based materials for construction industry is essential for a sustainable built environment.

This special issue aims to highlight recent advances in the valorization of bio-based materials in cement and concrete applications. Bio-based materials, including but not limited to, husks, fibers, biochar, and waste from agricultural and related industries, fall within the scope.

Contributions that demonstrate the integration of bio-based materials into cement and concrete applications are welcomed. Manuscripts addressing, but not limited to, the following themes are encouraged:
· Innovative utilization of bio-based materials, including recycling and upcycling
· Treatment and activation methods of bio-based materials
· Design and manufacturing processes of bio-based materials
· Environmental impact and safety assessment

Keywords