Dear Colleagues,

In May 2019, we launched a Special Issue of Materials titled “Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM) in Concrete”, which resulted in growing interest in the use of SCM in cement matrix composites. Since then, various research papers and state-of-the art reviews have been published, covering the aspects of design, application and testing of different types of supplementary cementitious materials in concrete. Due to the continued interest in this topic, we decided to close this Special Issue with 20 published articles, and to initiate a second part.

The aim of the new Special Issue is to collect the latest research findings and advances in the field of SCMs, including material properties and application in cement-based composites. Particular attention will be devoted to the reduction of CO₂ and NO_x emissions, by recycling waste materials and by increasing the durability of cement-based composites made with SCMs.

It is our expectation that part II of the Special Issue on SCM will prove to be an interesting input, with many aspects related to concrete and cementitious matrix composites. Thus, we kindly invite the readers of Materials to submit original research manuscript(s). Full papers, communications, discussions and state-of-the art reviews are welcome.

The following aspects of supplementary cementitious materials are considered:

• Properties of various SCMs;
• SCMs pre-treatment methods for use in cement and concrete;
• Blended cements;
• Compatibility of SCMs with chemical admixtures;
• Alternative application of SCMs;
• Effects of the high volume of SCMs on the performances of fresh mix and hardened concrete;
• Designing structural elements made with normal and high-performance concretes containing SCMs;
• Durability and the environmental impact of cement-based materials and structures, when SCMs are used as additives or in blended cement.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Daria Jóźwiak-Niedźwiedzka
Prof. Dr. Alessandro P. Fantilli
Guest Editors

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• alternative cementitious binders
• blended cements
• alkali activated materials
• manufacturing process
• eco-friendly construction materials
• new applications of SCMs in cement and concrete technology
• microstructure characterization
• durability and environmental impact
• structural performances

• Supplementary Cementitious Materials in Concrete in Materials (23 articles)