About this Research Topic
This study aims to address the environmental and resource challenges posed by conventional road construction practices. The primary focus involves mitigating the carbon footprint associated with non-renewable materials and fossil fuel dependency in road infrastructure. The approach entails exploring and implementing bio-materials sourced from renewable resources, including crop residues, animal and plant byproducts. Recent advancements in bio-materials and technologies offer promising prospects for developing durable and environmentally friendly road materials. By integrating these innovations, this research seeks to pave the way for a more sustainable road infrastructure, maximizing the circular utilization of bio-based resources while maintaining the performance of road infrastructures.
Contributors are invited to discuss innovative applications of bio-materials in road infrastructure, focusing on their performance, durability and environmental impact. Topics may include applications of bio-materials, green road technologies, eco-friendly road materials, life cycle assessment, etc. We encourage submissions of papers related to bio-based road materials that address challenges at the intersection of engineering, environmental science and sustainability in the context of road infrastructure.
Keywords: Bio-materials, Sustainable road infrastructure, Eco-friendly road materials, Renewable road materials, Green road technology, Biodegradable materials, Carbon-neutral technology, Biomass materials, Life cycle assessment
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.