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Dealing with diversity: factors discouraging participation of Maori and Pacifica females in ICT education
Morton, Scott, Redmond, Petrea and Albion, Peter. 2020. "Dealing with diversity: factors discouraging participation of Maori and Pacifica females in ICT education." Gregory, Sue, Warburton, Steve and Parkes, Mitchell (ed.) 37th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE 2020). Armidale, Australia 30 Nov - 01 Dec 2020 Tugun, Australia. Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE). https://doi.org/10.14742/ascilite2020.0103

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Kinetics of slow release of nitrogen fertiliser from multi-layered nanofibrous structures
Javazmi, Leila, Young, Anthony, Ash, Gavin J. and Low, Tobias. 2021. "Kinetics of slow release of nitrogen fertiliser from multi-layered nanofibrous structures." Scientific Reports. 11, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84460-x

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Modelling hollow pultruded FRP profiles under axial compression: Local buckling and progressive failure
Alhawamdeh, Mohammad, Alajarmeh, Omar, Aravinthan, Thiru, Shelley, Tristan, Schubel, Peter, Kemp, Michael and Zeng, Xuesen. 2021. "Modelling hollow pultruded FRP profiles under axial compression: Local buckling and progressive failure." Composite Structures. 262, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.113650

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Synergistic effects of hygrothermal conditions and solar ultraviolet radiation on the properties of structural particulate-filled epoxy polymer coatings
Mehrinejad Khotbehsara, Mojdeh, Manalo, Allan, Aravinthan, Thiru, Ferdous, Wahid, Benmokrane, Brahim and Nguyen, Kate T. Q.. 2021. "Synergistic effects of hygrothermal conditions and solar ultraviolet radiation on the properties of structural particulate-filled epoxy polymer coatings." Construction and Building Materials. 277. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122336

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Phosphorus-containing flame retardant epoxy thermosets: Recent advances and future perspectives
Huo, Siqi, Song, Pingan, Yu, Bin, Ran, Shiya, Chevali, Venkata, Liu, Lei, Fang, Zhengping and Wang, Hao. 2021. "Phosphorus-containing flame retardant epoxy thermosets: Recent advances and future perspectives." Progress in Polymer Science. 114, pp. 1-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2021.101366

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Self-standing film assembled using SnS–Sn/multiwalled carbon nanotubes encapsulated carbon fibers: a potential large-scale production material for ultra-stable sodium-ion battery anodes
Sun, Yu, Yang, Yanling, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Suo, Guoquan, Chen, Huajun, Hou, Xiaojiang, Lu, Siyu and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Self-standing film assembled using SnS–Sn/multiwalled carbon nanotubes encapsulated carbon fibers: a potential large-scale production material for ultra-stable sodium-ion battery anodes." ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 13 (24), pp. 28359-28368. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.1c07152

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Double perovskite Pr2CoFeO6 thermoelectric oxide: roles of Sr-doping and micro/nanostructuring
Wu, Hao, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Liu, Wei-Di, Li, Meng, Gao, Han, Zhou, Wei, Shao, Zongping, Wang, Yifeng, Liu, Qingfeng and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Double perovskite Pr2CoFeO6 thermoelectric oxide: roles of Sr-doping and micro/nanostructuring." Chemical Engineering Journal. 425, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.130668

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Structural evolution of high-performance Mn-alloyed thermoelectric materials: a case study of SnTe
Sun, Qiang, Chen, Zhi-Yu, Li, Meng, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Xu, Sheng-Duo, Yin, Yu, Dargusch, Matthew, Zou, Jin, Ang, Ran and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Structural evolution of high-performance Mn-alloyed thermoelectric materials: a case study of SnTe." Small. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202100525

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Boosting the thermoelectric performance of n-type Bi2S3 by hierarchical structure manipulation and carrier density optimization
Ji, Wenting, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Liu, Wei-Di, Yuan, Hualei, Zheng, Kun, Wan, Biao, Shen, Weixia, Zhang, Zhuangfei, Fang, Chao, Wang, Qianqian, Chen, Liangchao, Zhang, Yuewen, Jia, Xiaopeng and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Boosting the thermoelectric performance of n-type Bi2S3 by hierarchical structure manipulation and carrier density optimization." Nano Energy. 87, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.106171

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On the activation of PhICl2 with pyridine
Poynder, Tiffany B., Orue, Analia I. Chamorro, Tania, Sharp-Bucknall, Lachlan, Flynn, M., Wilson, David J. D., Arachchige, K., Clegg, J.K. and Dutton, Jason L.. 2021. "On the activation of PhICl2 with pyridine." Chemical Communications. 57 (40), pp. 4970-4973. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1cc01567b

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In-situ growth of high-performance (Ag, Sn) co-doped CoSb3 thermoelectric thin films
Zheng, Zhuang-Hao, Niu, Jun-Yun, Ao, Dong-Wei, Jabar, Bushra, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Li, Xin-Ru, Li, Fu, Liang, Guang-Xing, Chen, Yue-Xing, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Fan, Ping. 2021. "In-situ growth of high-performance (Ag, Sn) co-doped CoSb3 thermoelectric thin films." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 92, pp. 178-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2021.04.007

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Curcumin in obesity
Pahl, Jessica. Curcumin in obesity. Toowoomba. https://doi.org/10.26192/hfe0-0b71

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Versatile Vanadium Doping Induces High Thermoelectric Performance in GeTe via Band Alignment and Structural Modulation
Sun, Qiang, Li, Meng, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Xu, Sheng-Duo, Liu, Wei-Di, Hong, Min, Lyu, Wan‐yu, Yin, Yu, Dargusch, Matthew, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Versatile Vanadium Doping Induces High Thermoelectric Performance in GeTe via Band Alignment and Structural Modulation." Advanced Energy Materials. 11 (20), pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202100544

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Rational electronic and structural designs advance BiCuSeO thermoelectrics
Gu, Yan, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Pan, Lin, Liu, Wei-Di, Sun, Qiang, Tang, Xiao, Kou, Liang-Zhi, Liu, Qing-Feng, Wang, Yi-Feng and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Rational electronic and structural designs advance BiCuSeO thermoelectrics." Advanced Functional Materials. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202101289

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Flexible thermoelectric materials and devices: From materials to applications
Zhang, Li, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Yang, Yan-Ling and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Flexible thermoelectric materials and devices: From materials to applications." Materials Today. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mattod.2021.02.016

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Gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) for electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and dinitrogen to value-added products: a review
Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ge, Lei, Zhang, Xueqin, Hu, Shihu, Li, Mengran and Yuan, Zhiguo. 2021. "Gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) for electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and dinitrogen to value-added products: a review." Energy and Environmental Science. 14 (4), pp. 1959-2008. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EE03756G

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Bi2O3/BiVO4@Graphene Oxide van der Waals Heterostructures with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity toward Oxygen Generation
Bi, Yaxin, Yang, Yanling, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Feng, Lei, Hou, Xiaojiang, Ye, Xiaohui, Zhang, Li, Suo, Guoquan, Chen, Jingeng and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Bi2O3/BiVO4@Graphene Oxide van der Waals Heterostructures with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity toward Oxygen Generation." Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 593, pp. 196-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2021.02.079

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Phase changes under efflorescence in alkali activated materials with mixed activators
Srinivasamurthy, Lakshmikanth, Chevali, Venkata S., Zhang, Zuhua and Wang, Hao. 2021. "Phase changes under efflorescence in alkali activated materials with mixed activators." Construction and Building Materials. 283, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122678

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Experimental investigation of Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) of coconut oil based Metal Working Fluid
Fernando, W. L. R, Sarmilan, N., Wickramasinghe, K. C., Herath, H. M. C. M. and Perera, G. I. P.. 2019. "Experimental investigation of Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) of coconut oil based Metal Working Fluid." Materials Today: Proceedings. 23 (1), pp. 23-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.06.079

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Tensile Fatigue Behavior of Polyester and Vinyl Ester Based GFRP Laminates—A Comparative Evaluation
Ferdous, Wahid, Manalo, Allan, Yu, Peng, Salih, Choman, Abousnina, Rajab, Heyer, Tom and Schubel, Peter. 2021. "Tensile Fatigue Behavior of Polyester and Vinyl Ester Based GFRP Laminates—A Comparative Evaluation." Polymers. 13 (3), pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13030386

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Selective removal of arsenic in water: A critical review
Weerasundara, Lakshika, Ok, Yong-Sik and Bundschuh, Jochen. 2021. "Selective removal of arsenic in water: A critical review." Environmental Pollution. 268 (Part B), pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115668

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Development of Smart Materials for Invasive Medical Applications Using Shape Memory Polymers
Jeewantha, Lama Hewage Janitha, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2020. "Development of Smart Materials for Invasive Medical Applications Using Shape Memory Polymers." 6th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE 2020). Khulna, Bangladesh 19 - 21 Dec 2020 Bangladesh.

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Unveiling the effects of dimensionality of tin oxide-derived catalysts on CO2 reduction by using gas-diffusion electrodes
Li, Mengran, Idros, Mohamed Nazmi, Wu, Yuming, Garg, Sahil, Gao, Shuai, Lin, Rijia, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Li, Zhiheng, Ge, Lei, Rufford, Thomas Edward, Zhu, Zhonghua, Li, Liye and Wang, Geoff. 2021. "Unveiling the effects of dimensionality of tin oxide-derived catalysts on CO2 reduction by using gas-diffusion electrodes." Reaction Chemistry and Engineering. 6 (2), pp. 345-352. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RE00396D

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Effect of Different Constituent Fiber, Resin, and Sizing Combinations on Alkaline Resistance of Basalt, Carbon, and Glass FRP Bars
Benmokrane, B., Hassan, M., Robert, M., Vijay, P. V. and Manalo, A.. 2020. "Effect of Different Constituent Fiber, Resin, and Sizing Combinations on Alkaline Resistance of Basalt, Carbon, and Glass FRP Bars." Journal of Composites for Construction. 24 (3), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0001009

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One-Pot, Solvent- and Catalyst-Free Synthesis of Polyphosphoramide as an Eco-Benign and Effective Flame Retardant for Poly(lactic acid)
Feng, Jiabing, Xu, Xiaodong, Xu, Zhiguang, Xie, Hongyan, Song, Pingan, Li, Lujuan, Huang, Guobo and Wang, Hao. 2020. "One-Pot, Solvent- and Catalyst-Free Synthesis of Polyphosphoramide as an Eco-Benign and Effective Flame Retardant for Poly(lactic acid)." ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 8 (44), pp. 16612-16623. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c05931

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Interface engineering of MXene towards super-tough and strong polymer nanocomposites with high ductility and excellent fire safety
Shi, Yongqian, Liu, Chuan, Duan, Zaipeng, Yu, Bin, Liu, Minghua and Song, Pingan. 2020. "Interface engineering of MXene towards super-tough and strong polymer nanocomposites with high ductility and excellent fire safety." Chemical Engineering Journal. 399, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.125829

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Flame retardant polymeric nanocomposites through the combination of nanomaterials and conventional flame retardants
He, Wentao, Song, Pingan, Yu, Bin, Fang, Zhengping and Wang, Hao. 2020. "Flame retardant polymeric nanocomposites through the combination of nanomaterials and conventional flame retardants." Progress in Materials Science. 114, pp. 1-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2020.100687

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Polyphosphoramide-intercalated MXene for simultaneously enhancing the thermal stability, flame retardancy and mechanical properties of polylactide
Xue, Yijiao, Feng, Jiabing, Huo, Siqi, Song, Pingan, Yu, Bin, Liu, Lei and Wang, Hao. 2020. "Polyphosphoramide-intercalated MXene for simultaneously enhancing the thermal stability, flame retardancy and mechanical properties of polylactide." Chemical Engineering Journal. 397, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.125336

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Monitoring Structural Performances of Concrete Beams Using Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensors
Jayawickrema, U. M. N., Epaarachchi, J. A., Hettiarachchi, N. K., Jeewantha, L. H. J. and Herath, H. M. C. M.. 2019. "Monitoring Structural Performances of Concrete Beams Using Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensors." 10th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM 2019). Kandy, Sri Lanka 12 - 14 Dec 2019

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Characteristics, strength development and microstructure of cement mortar containing oil-contaminated sand
Abousnina, Rajab, Manalo, Allan, Ferdous, Wahid, Lokuge, Weena, Benabed, Benchaa and Al-Jabri, Khalifa Saif. 2020. "Characteristics, strength development and microstructure of cement mortar containing oil-contaminated sand." Construction and Building Materials. 252, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119155

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Manufacturing and structural performance of glass-fiber-reinforced precast-concrete boat ramp planks
Manalo, A.C., Alajarmeh, O., Cooper, D., Sorbello, C. D., Weerakoon, S. Z. and Benmokrane, B.. 2020. "Manufacturing and structural performance of glass-fiber-reinforced precast-concrete boat ramp planks." Structures. 28, pp. 37-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.08.041

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Influence of prism geometry on the compressive strength of concrete masonry
Abasi, Ali, Hassanli, Reza, Vincent, Thomas and Manalo, Allan. 2020. "Influence of prism geometry on the compressive strength of concrete masonry." Construction and Building Materials. 264, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120182

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Degradation mechanism of glass fiber/vinylester-based composite materials under accelerated and natural aging
Hota, Gangarao, Barker, William and Manalo, Allan. 2020. "Degradation mechanism of glass fiber/vinylester-based composite materials under accelerated and natural aging." Construction and Building Materials. 256, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119462

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Experimental Study on Compressive Behavior of FRP-Confined Expansive Rubberized Concrete
Hassanli, Reza, Youssf, Osama, Vincent, Tom, Mills, Julie E., Manalo, Allan and Gravina, Rebecca. 2020. "Experimental Study on Compressive Behavior of FRP-Confined Expansive Rubberized Concrete." Journal of Composites for Construction. 24 (4), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0001038

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Self-healing polymers: Synthesis methods and applications
Reddy, Kakarla Raghava, El-Zein, Abbas, Airey, David W., Alonso-Marroquin, Fernando, Schubel, Peter and Manalo, Allan. 2020. "Self-healing polymers: Synthesis methods and applications." Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects. 23, pp. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2020.100500

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Comparative durability of GFRP composite reinforcing bars in concrete and in simulated concrete environments
Manalo, Allan, Maranan, Ginghis, Benmokrane, Brahim, Cousin, Patrice, Alajarmeh, Omar, Ferdous, Wahid, Liang, Ray and Hota, Gangarao. 2021. "Comparative durability of GFRP composite reinforcing bars in concrete and in simulated concrete environments." Cement and Concrete Composites. 109, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103564

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Hierarchical meso/macro-porous TiO2/graphitic carbon nitride nanofibers with enhanced hydrogen evolution
Zou, Xinxin, Yang, Yanling, Chen, Huajun, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Song, Shaoli and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Hierarchical meso/macro-porous TiO2/graphitic carbon nitride nanofibers with enhanced hydrogen evolution." Materials and Design. 202, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2021.109542

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Water-based hybrid coatings toward mechanically flexible, super-hydrophobic and flame-retardant polyurethane foam nanocomposites with high-efficiency and reliable fire alarm response
Guo, Kun-Yu, Wu, Qian, Mao, Min, Chen, Heng, Zhang, Guo-Dong, Zhao, Li, Gao, Jie-Feng, Song, Pingan and Tang, Long-Cheng. 2020. "Water-based hybrid coatings toward mechanically flexible, super-hydrophobic and flame-retardant polyurethane foam nanocomposites with high-efficiency and reliable fire alarm response." Composites Part B: Engineering. 193, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2020.108017

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One-step and green synthesis of lightweight, mechanically flexible and flame-retardant polydimethylsiloxane foam nanocomposites via surface-assembling ultralow content of graphene derivative
Cao, Cheng-Fei, Wang, Peng-Huan, Zhang, Jian-Wang, Guo, Kun-Yu, Li, Yan, Xia, Qiao-Qi, Zhang, Guo-Dong, Zhao, Li, Chen, Heng, Wang, Luobin, Gao, Jie-Feng, Song, Pingan and Tang, Long-Cheng. 2020. "One-step and green synthesis of lightweight, mechanically flexible and flame-retardant polydimethylsiloxane foam nanocomposites via surface-assembling ultralow content of graphene derivative." Chemical Engineering Journal. 393, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.124724

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Revealing cracking and breakage behaviours of gibbsite particles
Zhang, Jinxuan, Ge, Lei, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Zhu, Zhonghua. 2021. "Revealing cracking and breakage behaviours of gibbsite particles." Ceramics International. 47 (4), pp. 4625-4632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.10.029

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