Sustainable Bio-Based and Bio-Inspired Solutions for Resource Conservation and Carbon Sequestration in Construction
Submission DeadLine: 25 July 2025
The construction sector plays a crucial role in the global economy, forming the foundation of infrastructure development. However, the sector is also a major contributor to resource consumption, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions. Recent advancements in technologies such as additive manufacturing, prefabrication, modular construction, and sustainable bio-based materials are reshaping the industry. As the world faces growing challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, environmental pollution, and biodiversity loss, the need for sustainable bio-based and bio-inspired solutions in construction is urgent. In response to these challenges, we are seeking novel, hypothesis-driven and high-impact research on bio-based and bio-inspired solutions, including but not limited to adsorbents, metamaterials, fabrics, catalysts, binders and adhesives, and catalysts, that hold great promise for enhancing resource efficiency, reducing waste, and mitigating the environmental impact of construction and manufacturing activities. By mimicking or directly utilizing biological processes, materials, and organisms, bio-based and bio-inspired innovations offer a pathway towards more sustainable industrial practices that align with the principles of the circular economy and contribute to the preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity. The integration of bio-based and bio-inspired innovations signifies a paradigm shift in resource conservation and environmental sustainability in construction and manufacturing. However, these solutions face hurdles such as the need for ongoing research and development to optimize their performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Bio-based materials must meet stringent industry standards without compromising quality or safety. Scaling these technologies from lab to commercial production involves substantial logistical and economic challenges, necessitating a robust supply chain and standardized testing and certification processes.
Guest editors:
Elham H. Fini
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States
Hainian Wang
Chang’an University, Xi'an, China
Hessam Yazdani
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
Yuqing Zhang
Southeast University, Nanjing, China
Juliana Calabria-Holley
University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
Manuscript submission information:
Please refer to the https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/resources-conservation-and-recycling/publish/guide-for-authors to prepare your manuscript, and select the article type of "VSI: Bio" when submitting your manuscript online through https://www.editorialmanager.com/recycl/default.aspx. The submission deadline is 25 July 2025.
For any inquiries, please contact Executive Guest Editor Elham H. Fini via elifini@gmail.com.
Keywords:
Sustainability, Bio-Based, Bio-Inspired, Resource Conservation, Carbon Sequestration, Construction
Resources, Conservation and Recycling的CAR指数
2023年3月份科睿唯安官方一次性踢除35本SCI期刊，多数涉及学术诚信问题，让我们意识到学术期刊的“被踢”指数，也很重要。目前，对于期刊的“被踢”指数，这里介绍一下：CAR指数（关于CAR的详细介绍，请关注：www.jcarindex.com），这是一种评价期刊学术诚信风险的指数，指数越高代表可能的风险越大。从数据看，Resources, Conservation and Recycling不管是2023年度，还是2024年度实时的CAR指数，都是比较低的。当然，CAR指数仅供参考，期刊风险情况，需以科睿唯安或中科院预警等官方为准！
让推送更美好~
