About this Research Topic
Nano science and technology in concrete composites is a rapidly evolving field that has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry. Concrete, a composite material made from binders like cement and aggregates, is the most widely used man-made engineering material due to its availability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of processing. However, concrete composites face significant challenges related to sustainability, resource consumption, and environmental impact. The advent of nano science and technology has provided new tools to understand and manipulate material structures at the nanoscale, offering promising solutions to these challenges. Since the early 2000s, research in this area has led to the development of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites, which have shown significant improvements in material properties and performance. Despite these advancements, issues such as the dispersion of nanofillers and large-scale production remain, necessitating further research to fully harness the potential of nanotechnology in concrete composites.
This Research Topic aims to compile the latest advancements in theoretical research and engineering applications of nano science and technology in concrete composites. The objective is to provide new perspectives and viewpoints, fostering the further development, refinement, and application of nano science and technology in concrete composites. Additionally, this Research Topic aspires to contribute support for the emergence of new-generation nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites. By addressing these aims, the research seeks to answer critical questions about the relationships between nanoscale characteristics and material properties, the design principles of nanotechnology-engineered composites, and the sustainability and risk assessments of these advanced materials.
To gather further insights into the boundaries of nano science and technology in concrete composites, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Nanoscale characteristics and binding essence in concrete composites
- Relationships between nanoscale characteristics and properties
- Design methods and principles of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Novel fabrication and processing methods of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Advanced test and characterization techniques of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Numerical simulation for nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Performances (e.g., mechanical, durability, and (multi)functional/smart) and optimization of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- New types and innovative applications of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Integration of advanced technologies and nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Sustainability assessment and risk assessment of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
This Research Topic aims to compile the latest advancements in theoretical research and engineering applications of nano science and technology in concrete composites. The objective is to provide new perspectives and viewpoints, fostering the further development, refinement, and application of nano science and technology in concrete composites. Additionally, this Research Topic aspires to contribute support for the emergence of new-generation nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites. By addressing these aims, the research seeks to answer critical questions about the relationships between nanoscale characteristics and material properties, the design principles of nanotechnology-engineered composites, and the sustainability and risk assessments of these advanced materials.
To gather further insights into the boundaries of nano science and technology in concrete composites, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Nanoscale characteristics and binding essence in concrete composites
- Relationships between nanoscale characteristics and properties
- Design methods and principles of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Novel fabrication and processing methods of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Advanced test and characterization techniques of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Numerical simulation for nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Performances (e.g., mechanical, durability, and (multi)functional/smart) and optimization of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- New types and innovative applications of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Integration of advanced technologies and nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
- Sustainability assessment and risk assessment of nanotechnology-engineered concrete composites
Keywords: Nano science and technology, Concrete Composites, Cement, Asphalt, Polymer, Geopolymer, Alkali-activated, Fundamentals, Design, Fabrication, Test, Characterization, Simulation, Microstructures, Performances of fresh concrete, Mechanical performances, (Mul
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