About this Research Topic
The cement industry is responsible for producing 7-8% of the global CO2 emission presenting a significant threat to both human well-being and overall global environment. Projections indicate that cement production could rise by 18-22% by the year 2050, potentially leading to a considerable increase in global temperatures, up to 1.5 °C. Given this critical concern, it has become imperative to seek sustainable solutions that target achieving net-zero concrete production. This goal can be pursued through various strategies, including enhancing thermal efficiency, exploring alternative fuel sources, substituting cement clinker with environmentally friendly alternatives, and implementing innovative technologies.
This Research Topic aims to gather and disseminate research and findings that contribute to the advancement of low-carbon practices within the cement and concrete industry. We invite manuscripts that delve into experimental investigations, material modelling, production efficiency enhancement, carbon capturing, and innovative techniques focused on transition towards the low-carbon cement and concrete production.
This Research Topic provides a platform for sharing research findings, case studies, and practical solutions related to the low-carbon cement & concrete. We seek contributions that address a range of topics, including but not limited to:
1. Carbon capture Technologies in Cement
2. Low-Carbon Cement (LCC)
3. Clinker substitution using Supplementary cementitious materials
4. Partial or complete replacement of Cement in Concrete
5. Decarbonization for carbon recovery in concrete
6. Mechanics of low-carbon cement & concrete
7. Durability aspects of low-carbon cement & concrete
8. Blast, impact, fire and dynamic properties of low-carbon cement & concrete
9. The use of low-carbon concrete in 3D printed structures
10. Commercialization, profitability of stakeholders involved in the production of low-carbon cement & concrete
This Research Topic aims to gather and disseminate research and findings that contribute to the advancement of low-carbon practices within the cement and concrete industry. We invite manuscripts that delve into experimental investigations, material modelling, production efficiency enhancement, carbon capturing, and innovative techniques focused on transition towards the low-carbon cement and concrete production.
This Research Topic provides a platform for sharing research findings, case studies, and practical solutions related to the low-carbon cement & concrete. We seek contributions that address a range of topics, including but not limited to:
1. Carbon capture Technologies in Cement
2. Low-Carbon Cement (LCC)
3. Clinker substitution using Supplementary cementitious materials
4. Partial or complete replacement of Cement in Concrete
5. Decarbonization for carbon recovery in concrete
6. Mechanics of low-carbon cement & concrete
7. Durability aspects of low-carbon cement & concrete
8. Blast, impact, fire and dynamic properties of low-carbon cement & concrete
9. The use of low-carbon concrete in 3D printed structures
10. Commercialization, profitability of stakeholders involved in the production of low-carbon cement & concrete
Keywords: Low-Carbon Cement (LCC), Net-zero Concrete, Supplementary cementitious materials, Decarbonization, Mechanics, Durability
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