4016. Materials engineering


Title4016. Materials engineering
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Comparative Study on the drying shrinkage and mechanical properties of geopolymer foam concrete incorporating different dosages of fiber, sand and foam agents
Abdollahnejad, Zahra, Zhang, Zuhua, Wang, Hao and Mastali, Mohammad. 2018. "Comparative Study on the drying shrinkage and mechanical properties of geopolymer foam concrete incorporating different dosages of fiber, sand and foam agents." Hordijk, D. A. and Lukovic, M. (ed.) 2017 fib Symposium: High Tech Concrete: Where Technology and Engineering Meet. Maastricht, The Netherlands 12 - 14 Jun 2017 Cham, Switzerland.

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Realizing High Thermoelectric Performance in n-Type Highly Distorted Sb-Doped SnSe Microplates via Tuning High Electron Concentration and Inducing Intensive Crystal Defects
Shi, Xiao-Lei, Zheng, Kun, Liu, Wei-Di, Wang, Yuan, Yang, Yu-Zhe, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Zou, Jin. 2018. "Realizing High Thermoelectric Performance in n-Type Highly Distorted Sb-Doped SnSe Microplates via Tuning High Electron Concentration and Inducing Intensive Crystal Defects." Advanced Energy Materials. 8 (21), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201800775

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Achieving zT > 2 in p-Type AgSbTe2−xSex alloys via exploring the extra light valence band and introducing dense stacking faults
Hong, Min, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Yang, Lei, Liao, Zhi-Ming, Zou, Yi-Chao, Chen, Yan-Hui, Matsumura, Syo and Zou, Jin. 2018. "Achieving zT > 2 in p-Type AgSbTe2−xSex alloys via exploring the extra light valence band and introducing dense stacking faults." Advanced Energy Materials. 8 (9), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201702333

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A lignin-based nano-adsorbent for superfast and highly selective removal of phosphate
Zong, Enmin, Huang, Guobo, Liu, Xiaohuan, Lei, Weiwei, Jiang, Shengtao, Ma, Zhongqing, Wang, Jifu and Song, Pingan. 2018. "A lignin-based nano-adsorbent for superfast and highly selective removal of phosphate." Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 6 (21), pp. 9971-9983. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA01449C

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A facile way to prepare phosphorus-Nitrogen-Functionalized graphene oxide for enhancing the flame retardancy of epoxy resin
Fang, Fang, Song, Pingan, Ran, Shiya, Guo, Zhenghong, Wang, Hao and Fang, Zhenping. 2018. "A facile way to prepare phosphorus-Nitrogen-Functionalized graphene oxide for enhancing the flame retardancy of epoxy resin." Composites Communications. 10, pp. 97-102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coco.2018.08.001

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Epoxy nanocomposites simultaneously strengthened and toughened by hybridization with graphene oxide and block ionomer
Xu, Zhiguang, Song, Pingan, Zhang, Jin, Guo, Qipeng and Mai, Yiu-wing. 2018. "Epoxy nanocomposites simultaneously strengthened and toughened by hybridization with graphene oxide and block ionomer." Composites Science and Technology. 168, pp. 363-370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.10.020

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Bronze alloys with tin surface sites for selective electrochemical reduction of CO2
Vasileff, Anthony, Xu, Chaochen, Ge, Lei, Zheng, Yao and Qiao, Shi-Zhang. 2018. "Bronze alloys with tin surface sites for selective electrochemical reduction of CO2." Chemical Communications. 54 (99), pp. 13965-13968. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8cc08066f

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Efflorescence and subflorescence induced microstructural and mechanical evolution in fly ash-based geopolymers
Zhang, Zuhua, Provis, John L., Reid, Andrew and Wang, Hao. 2018. "Efflorescence and subflorescence induced microstructural and mechanical evolution in fly ash-based geopolymers." Cement and Concrete Composites. 92, pp. 165-177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2018.06.010

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Effect of calcined dolomite addition on sodium carbonate-activated slag cements with different curing methods
Zhang, Wei, Yao, Xiao, Yang, Tao and Zhang, Zuhua. 2019. "Effect of calcined dolomite addition on sodium carbonate-activated slag cements with different curing methods." Advances in Cement Research. 31 (8), pp. 370-381. https://doi.org/10.1680/jadcr.17.00204

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Increasing mechanical strength and acid resistance of geopolymers by incorporating different siliceous materials
Zhang, Wei, Yao, Xiao, Yang, Tao, Liu, Cun and Zhang, Zuhua. 2018. "Increasing mechanical strength and acid resistance of geopolymers by incorporating different siliceous materials." Construction and Building Materials. 175, pp. 411-421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.03.195

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The degradation mechanisms of alkali-activated fly ash/slag blend cements exposed to sulphuric acid
Zhang, Wei, Yao, Xiao, Yang, Tao and Zhang, Zuhua. 2018. "The degradation mechanisms of alkali-activated fly ash/slag blend cements exposed to sulphuric acid." Construction and Building Materials. 186, pp. 1177-1187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.08.050

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Flammability characteristics of chemical treated woven hemp fabric reinforced vinyl ester composites
Misnon, M. I., Islam, M. M., Epaarachchi, J. A., Chen, H., Goda, K. and Khan, M. T. I.. 2018. "Flammability characteristics of chemical treated woven hemp fabric reinforced vinyl ester composites." Science and Technology of Materials. 30 (3), pp. 174-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stmat.2018.06.001

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A mixture proportioning method for the development of performance-based alkali-activated slag-based concrete
Li, Ning, Shi, Caijun, Zhang, Zuhua, Zhu, Deju, Hwang, Hyeon-Jong, Zhu, Yuhan and Sun, Tengjiao. 2018. "A mixture proportioning method for the development of performance-based alkali-activated slag-based concrete." Cement and Concrete Composites. 93, pp. 163-174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2018.07.009

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The development of coral concretes and their upgrading technologies: a critical review
Wang, Aiguo, Lyu, Bangcheng, Zhang, Zuhua, Liu, Kaiwei, Xu, Haiyan and Sun, Daosheng. 2018. "The development of coral concretes and their upgrading technologies: a critical review." Construction and Building Materials. 187, pp. 1004-1019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.202

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Synthesis of zeolite P1 from fly ash under solvent-free conditions for ammonium removal from water
Liu, Yi, Yan, Chunjie, Zhao, Junjie, Zhang, Zuhua, Wang, Hongquan, Zhou, Sen and Wu, Linmei. 2018. "Synthesis of zeolite P1 from fly ash under solvent-free conditions for ammonium removal from water." Journal of Cleaner Production. 202, pp. 11-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.08.128

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Properties of alkali-activated ground granulated blast furnace slag blended with ferronickel slag
Cao, Ruilin, Li, Baoliang, You, Nanqiao, Zhang, Yamei and Zhang, Zuhua. 2018. "Properties of alkali-activated ground granulated blast furnace slag blended with ferronickel slag." Construction and Building Materials. 192, pp. 123-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.10.112

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Effect of welan gum on the hydration and hardening of Portland cement
Zhang, Yu, Zhang, Zuhua, Li, Xuerun, Li, Weifeng, Shen, Xiaodong and Wang, Hao. 2018. "Effect of welan gum on the hydration and hardening of Portland cement." Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry: an international forum for thermal studies. 131 (2), pp. 1277-1286. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-017-6589-5

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Silver-perovskite hybrid electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media
Wang, Xixi, Ge, Lei, Zhu, Yinlong, Dai, Jie, Zhou, Wei and Shao, Zongping. 2018. "Silver-perovskite hybrid electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media." Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 165 (9), pp. H524-H529. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.1131809jes

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Modelling heat transfer through an FBG optical fibre
Schubel, P., Umer, R. and Boateng, E. K. G.. 2018. "Modelling heat transfer through an FBG optical fibre." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 109, pp. 184-196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.02.031

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Analytical model of functionally graded material/shape memory alloy composite cantilever beam under bending
Viet, N. V., Zaki, W. and Umer, R.. 2018. "Analytical model of functionally graded material/shape memory alloy composite cantilever beam under bending." Composite Structures. 203, pp. 764-776. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.07.041

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Bending models for superelastic shape memory alloy laminated composite cantilever beams with elastic core layer
Viet, N. V., Zaki, W. and Umer, R.. 2018. "Bending models for superelastic shape memory alloy laminated composite cantilever beams with elastic core layer." Composites Part B: Engineering. 147, pp. 86-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.04.035

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Investigation of ultraviolet radiation effects on thermomechanical properties and shape memory behaviour of styrene-based shape memory polymers and its composite
Al Azzawi, Wessam, Epaarachchi, J. A. and Leng, Jinsong. 2018. "Investigation of ultraviolet radiation effects on thermomechanical properties and shape memory behaviour of styrene-based shape memory polymers and its composite." Composites Science and Technology. 165, pp. 266-273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.07.001

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Alkali-silica reaction in waterglass-activated slag mortars incorporating fly ash and metakaolin
Shi, Zhenguo, Shi, Caijun, Zhang, Jian, Zhang, Zuhua and Ou, Zhihua. 2018. "Alkali-silica reaction in waterglass-activated slag mortars incorporating fly ash and metakaolin." Cement and Concrete Research. 108, pp. 10-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2018.03.002

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Effect of fly ash microsphere on the rheology and microstructure of alkali-activated fly ash/slag pastes
Yang, Tao, Zhu, Huajun, Zhang, Zuhua, Gao, Xuan, Zhang, Changsen and Wu, Qisheng. 2018. "Effect of fly ash microsphere on the rheology and microstructure of alkali-activated fly ash/slag pastes." Cement and Concrete Research. 109, pp. 198-207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2018.04.008

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Effects of alkali dosage and silicate modulus on alkali-silica reaction in alkali-activated slag mortars
Shi, Zhenguo, Shi, Caijun, Wan, Shu and Zhang, Zuhua. 2018. "Effects of alkali dosage and silicate modulus on alkali-silica reaction in alkali-activated slag mortars." Cement and Concrete Research. 111, pp. 104-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2018.06.005

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Effect of alkali dosage and silicate modulus on carbonation of alkali-activated slag mortars
Shi, Zhenguo, Shi, Caijun, Wan, Shu, Li, Ning and Zhang, Zuhua. 2018. "Effect of alkali dosage and silicate modulus on carbonation of alkali-activated slag mortars." Cement and Concrete Research. 113, pp. 55-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2018.07.005

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BixSb2_xTe3 nanoplates with enhanced thermoelectric performance due to sufficiently decoupled electronic transport properties and strong wide-frequency phonon scatterings
Hong, Min, Chen, Zhi G., Yang, Lei and Zou, Jin. 2016. "BixSb2_xTe3 nanoplates with enhanced thermoelectric performance due to sufficiently decoupled electronic transport properties and strong wide-frequency phonon scatterings." Nano Energy. 20, pp. 144-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2015.12.009

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Enhancing the thermoelectric performance of SnSe1-xTex nanoplates through band engineering
Hong, Min, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Yang, Lei, Chasapis, Thomas C., Kang, Stephen Dongmin, Zou, Yichao, Auchterlonie, Graeme John, Kanatzidis, Mercouri G., Snyder, G. Jeffrey and Zou, Jin. 2017. "Enhancing the thermoelectric performance of SnSe1-xTex nanoplates through band engineering." Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 5 (21), pp. 10713-10721. https://doi.org/10.1039/c7ta02677c

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Effect of fire-retardant ceram powder on the properties of phenolic-based GFRP composites
Ferdous, Wahid, Ngo, Tuan Duc, Nguyen, Kate T. Q., Ghazlan, Abdallah, Mendis, Priyan and Manalo, Allan. 2018. "Effect of fire-retardant ceram powder on the properties of phenolic-based GFRP composites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 155, pp. 414-424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.09.032

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Behaviour of pultruded GFRP truss system connected using through-bolt with mechanical insert
Hizam, R. M., Manalo, Allan C., Karunasena, Warna and Bai, Yu. 2019. "Behaviour of pultruded GFRP truss system connected using through-bolt with mechanical insert." Composites Part B: Engineering. 168, pp. 44-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.12.052

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High efficient nanostructured PbSe0. 5Te0. 5 exhibiting broad figure-of-merit plateau
Nandihalli, Nandihalli, Wijethunge, Dimuthu, Kim, Kyomin, Kim, Jiyong and Gayner, Chhatrasal. 2019. "High efficient nanostructured PbSe0. 5Te0. 5 exhibiting broad figure-of-merit plateau." Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 785, pp. 862-870. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2019.01.105

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Modulating Ion Diffusivity and Electrode Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube@Mesoporous Carbon Fibers for High Performance Aluminum–Selenium Batteries
Kong, Yueqi, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Liu, Yang, Song, Hao, Huang, Xiaodan and Yu, Chengzhong. 2019. "Modulating Ion Diffusivity and Electrode Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube@Mesoporous Carbon Fibers for High Performance Aluminum–Selenium Batteries." Small. 15 (51). https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.201904310

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Double-Layered Modified Separators as Shuttle Suppressing Interlayers for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Deng, Chao, Wang, Zhuowen, Wang, Shengping, Yu, Jingxian, Martin, Darren J., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Yamauchi, Yusuke. 2019. "Double-Layered Modified Separators as Shuttle Suppressing Interlayers for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries." ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 11 (1), pp. 541-549. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.8b14196

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Auto-programmed heteroarchitecturing: Self-assembling ordered mesoporous carbon between two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXene layers
Allah, A.E., Wang, J., Kaneti, Y.V., Li, T., Farghali, A.A., Khedr, M.H., Nanjundan, A., Ding, B., Dou, H., Zhang, X., Bando, Y. and Yamauchi, Y.. 2019. "Auto-programmed heteroarchitecturing: Self-assembling ordered mesoporous carbon between two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXene layers." Nano Energy. 65, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2019.103991

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Synthesis of a phosphaphenanthrene/benzimidazole-based curing agent and its application in flame-retardant epoxy resin
Huo, Siqi, Liu, Zhitian, Li, Chuan, Wang, Xiaolei, Cai, Haopeng and Wang, Jun. 2019. "Synthesis of a phosphaphenanthrene/benzimidazole-based curing agent and its application in flame-retardant epoxy resin." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 163, pp. 100-109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.03.003

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Synthesis of a DOPO-containing imidazole curing agent and its application in reactive flame retarded epoxy resin
Huo, Siqi, Wang, Jun, Yang, Shuang, Li, Chuan, Wang, Xiaolei and Cai, Haopeng. 2019. "Synthesis of a DOPO-containing imidazole curing agent and its application in reactive flame retarded epoxy resin." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 159, pp. 79-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.11.021

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Preparation of flame-retardant cyanate ester with low dielectric constants and dissipation factors modified with novel phosphorus-contained Schiff base
Chen, Xi, Wang, Jun, Huo, Siqi, Yang, Shuang, Zhang, Bin and Cai, Haopeng. 2019. "Preparation of flame-retardant cyanate ester with low dielectric constants and dissipation factors modified with novel phosphorus-contained Schiff base." Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry: an international forum for thermal studies. 135 (6), pp. 3153-3164. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-018-7507-1

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MOF-derived graphitized porous carbon/Fe–Fe3C nanocomposites with broadband and enhanced microwave absorption performance
Yan, Tingyu, Wang, Jun, Wu, Qilei, Huo, Siqi and Duan, Huajun. 2019. "MOF-derived graphitized porous carbon/Fe–Fe3C nanocomposites with broadband and enhanced microwave absorption performance." Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. 30 (13), pp. 12012-12022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-019-01558-9

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Facile synthesis of reduced graphene oxide-wrapped CNFs with controllable chemical reduction degree for enhanced microwave absorption performance
Zhang, Xiaoxiao, Wang, Jun, Su, Xiaogang and Huo, Siqi. 2019. "Facile synthesis of reduced graphene oxide-wrapped CNFs with controllable chemical reduction degree for enhanced microwave absorption performance." Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 553, pp. 402-408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2019.06.055

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Facile construction of one-component intrinsic flame-retardant epoxy resin system with fast curing ability using imidazole-blocked bismaleimide
Zhang, Qianqian, Wang, Jun, Yang, Shuang, Cheng, Jianwen, Ding, Guoping and Huo, Siqi. 2019. "Facile construction of one-component intrinsic flame-retardant epoxy resin system with fast curing ability using imidazole-blocked bismaleimide." Composites Part B: Engineering. 177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107380

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