The production and use of traditional building materials contribute to environmental pollution
and natural resource depletion. Besides, disposal of agricultural, industrial, and construction …

With the deterioration and ageing of concrete structures, repair and rehabilitation have
emerged as one of the most critical activities associated with high maintenance costs. One of …

Bio-based and nature-inspired solutions have been investigated recently to develop
sustainable, resilient, and durable construction including but not limited to roadway …

Recycling of the waste rubber tire crumbs (WRTCs) for the concretes production generated
renewed interest worldwide. The insertion of such waste as a substitute for the natural …

Cementitious materials deteriorate progressively with the formation of cracks that occur due
to diverse physical, chemical, thermal, and biological processes. Numerous strategies have …

To alleviate the serious loss of gravel resources, reduce carbon emissions and improve the
sustainability of concrete materials, this study presents an innovative approach to develop a …

Cement-based materials are brittle and crack easily under natural conditions. Cracks can
reduce service life because the transport of harmful substances can cause corrosion …

Empowering materials with self-healing capabilities is an attractive approach for sustainable
development. This strategy involves using different methods to automatically heal …

Sustained casing pressure (SCP) is a crucial issue in the oil and gas production lifecycle.
Epoxy resins, exhibiting exceptional compressive strength, ductility, and shear bonding …

Use of thermochromic (TC) materials has demonstrated benefits in reducing the energy
demand of buildings. The present study reports the performance comparison of smart …