Eco-Friendly Materials and Sustainable Technologies for Future Infrastructure

As the global community confronts the mounting challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the construction and infrastructure sectors are increasingly turning to eco-friendly materials and innovative technologies. These advancements promise a more sustainable, resilient, and responsible future for infrastructure development, paving the way for greener cities and more resource-efficient construction practices.

This Research Topic invites researchers, scholars, and industry professionals to contribute their latest findings and insights into the field of eco-friendly materials for infrastructure. By focusing on sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies, we aim to provide a platform for discussions that explore both theoretical advancements and practical applications in construction and geotechnical engineering. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the use of biomaterials, green building practices, sustainable construction techniques, and climate-responsive technologies. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that address their scientific, environmental, and practical dimensions of eco-friendly infrastructure development.

Thematic Areas and Scope:

1. Eco-Friendly Materials for Construction and Infrastructure:

- Biomaterials and their structural applications
- Sustainable materials for renovation and rehabilitation
- Pavement engineering with eco-friendly materials

2. Geotechnics for Sustainable Cities:

- Green infrastructure in urban geotechnics
- Climate-resilient geotechnical solutions for city planning
- Smart geotechnics with innovative technologies

3. New Trends in Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Construction:

- 3D printing of eco-friendly construction materials
- Testing and modeling of printed structures for durability and sustainability
- Life cycle assessment of additively manufactured building materials

4. Sustainable Pavement and Transportation Systems:

- MICP-based soil stabilization for pavement foundations
- Low-carbon concrete for sustainable pavements
- Green pavement technologies and urban heat island mitigation.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review

Keywords: Materials and Sustainable Technologies, 3D printing, additively manufactured building materials

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.