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Shear performance of fibre-reinforced seawater sea-sand concrete – fibre hybridization and synergy effects
Mashayekhi, Amirhesam, Hassanli, Reza, Zhuge, Yan, Ma, Xing, Chow, Christopher W.K., Bazli, Milad and Manalo, Allan. 2025. "Shear performance of fibre-reinforced seawater sea-sand concrete – fibre hybridization and synergy effects." Construction and Building Materials. 472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140955

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Bio-inspired construction of hydrophobic Mg(OH)2/Co-MOF/DOPO hybrids for simultaneously improving flame retardancy and mechanical properties of poly(L-lactic acid) composites
Li, Cui, Ba, Zhaotian, Wu, Bingchen, Shi, Xinxin, Liu, Hui, Ma, Lili, Wen, Xin and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Bio-inspired construction of hydrophobic Mg(OH)2/Co-MOF/DOPO hybrids for simultaneously improving flame retardancy and mechanical properties of poly(L-lactic acid) composites." Chemical Engineering Journal. 504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158853

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Analytical model to characterise thermal loads and deformation of internal replacement pipe systems
Ahmadi, Hamid, Manalo, Allan, Kiriella, Shanika, Karunasena, Warna, O'Rourke, Thomas D. and Wham, Brad P.. 2025. "Analytical model to characterise thermal loads and deformation of internal replacement pipe systems." Thin-Walled Structures. 209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2025.112935

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Durability assessment of GFRP bars in concrete exposed to field environment based on interlaminar shear strength
Sakuraba, Hiroki, Manalo, Allan, Alajarmeh, Omar and Benmokrane, Brahim. 2025. "Durability assessment of GFRP bars in concrete exposed to field environment based on interlaminar shear strength." Case Studies in Construction Materials. 22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e04599

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Influence of surface engineering on the transport properties of lead sulfide nanomaterials
Shu, Haibo, Zhao, Mingjun, Lu, Shaoqing, Wan, Shanhong, Genç, Aziz, Huang, Lulu, Ibanez, Maria, Lim, Khak Ho, Hong, Min and Liu, Yu. 2025. "Influence of surface engineering on the transport properties of lead sulfide nanomaterials." Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 683 (Part 1), pp. 703-712. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2024.12.067

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Developments and future prospects of welding technology for carbon fiber thermoplastic composites
Liu, Jiaming, Quan, Dong, Scarselli, Gennaro, Alderliesten, Rene, Wang, Hao and Zhao, Guoqun. 2025. "Developments and future prospects of welding technology for carbon fiber thermoplastic composites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112314

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Efficient production of syngas and lactic acid via CrB MBene/Cd0.8Zn0.2S Schottky heterojunction photocatalysis
Ma, Jiliang, Li, Aohua, Liu, Qiong, Chen, Lei, Hong, Min and Sun, Runcang. 2025. "Efficient production of syngas and lactic acid via CrB MBene/Cd0.8Zn0.2S Schottky heterojunction photocatalysis." Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy. 367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2025.125101

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Electromagnetic techniques in carbon fibre and carbon fibre composites manufacturing: A review
Zhu, Jiabao, Li, Hefeng, Yi, Jianjun, Cben, Zheng, Ge, Lei, Liu, Cong, Geng, Hongbo, Chen, Xiaopeng, Li, Tianming, Deng, Defeng, Huan, Xianhua Huan, Jia, Xiaolong, Yang, Xiaoping and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Electromagnetic techniques in carbon fibre and carbon fibre composites manufacturing: A review." Composites Part B: Engineering. 296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112227

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Flower-structured CoP@MoS2-x S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for enhanced hydrogen evolution and selective biomass oxidation
Zhang, Jai, Ma, Jiliang, Cui, Rui, Ling, Weikang, Hong, Min and Sun, Runcang. 2025. "Flower-structured CoP@MoS2-x S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for enhanced hydrogen evolution and selective biomass oxidation." Chemical Engineering Journal. 503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158427

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Superhydrophobic fire-extinguishing polyurethane foam for solar-assisted high-efficiency recovery of viscous crude oil spill
Zhu, Jianhao, Zhu, Menghe, Li, Jinyang, Liu, Xinliang, Wang, Ying, Chen, Xilei, Liu, Lei and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Superhydrophobic fire-extinguishing polyurethane foam for solar-assisted high-efficiency recovery of viscous crude oil spill." Separation and Purification Technology. 364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2025.132531

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Converting waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) into hierarchical porous carbon towards a high-performance supercapacitor
Wang, Kaile, Li, Ruiyang, Zeng, Xuesen, Song, Pingan, Sun, Jisheng and Song, Rongjun. 2025. "Converting waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) into hierarchical porous carbon towards a high-performance supercapacitor." Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 13 (10), pp. 7381-7391. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4ta08522a

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Thermoelectric performance in Ag2Se nanocomposites: The role of interstitial Ag and Pb orbital hybridization
Lim, Khak Ho, Xia, Yuxuan, Xu, Lixiang, Zhao, Mingjun, Li, Mingquan, Cheng, Ye, Mao, Jiale, Wang, Shuang, Chen, Lei, Tsang, Sai Wing, Liu, Pingwei, Wang, Qingyue, Yang, Xuan, Wang, Wen-Jun, Cabot, Andreu, Hong, Min, Zhang, Yu and Liu, Yu. 2025. "Thermoelectric performance in Ag2Se nanocomposites: The role of interstitial Ag and Pb orbital hybridization." Chemical Engineering Journal. 511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.162265

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Micro-vibration assisted dual-layer spiral microneedles to rapidly extract dermal interstitial fluid for minimally invasive detection of glucose
Saifullah, Khaled Mohammed, Mushtaq, Asim, Azarikhah, Pouria, Prewett, Philip D., Davies, Graham J. and Faraji Rad, Zahra. 2025. "Micro-vibration assisted dual-layer spiral microneedles to rapidly extract dermal interstitial fluid for minimally invasive detection of glucose." Microsystems and Nanoengineering. 11 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-024-00850-x

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Synthesis-free swellable hydrogel microneedles for rapid interstitial fluid extraction and on-site glucose detection via an electrochemical biosensor system
Saifullah, Khaled Mohammed, Azarikhah, Pouria and Faraji Rad, Zahra Faraji. 2025. "Synthesis-free swellable hydrogel microneedles for rapid interstitial fluid extraction and on-site glucose detection via an electrochemical biosensor system." Materials Today Chemistry. 45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2025.102661

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Effects of desulfurized gypsum on shrinkage behavior of alkali-activated slag (AAS) and hybrid alkali-activated cement (HAC)
Xue, Lili, Ni, Zhenkun, Zhou, Zhengning, Zhang, Zuhua, Xiong, Houren, Wang, Hao, Zhuge, Xifeng and Liu, Hongfei. 2025. "Effects of desulfurized gypsum on shrinkage behavior of alkali-activated slag (AAS) and hybrid alkali-activated cement (HAC)." Case Studies in Construction Materials. 22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e04320

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High-temperature resistant and reprocessable silicone elastomer composites via tuning bonding interactions for efficient and healable thermal management
Yang, Ling, Hu, Wanjun Hu, Qin, Yuqing, Cao, Chengfei, Li, Yang, Gong, Lixiu, Zhang, Guodong, Gao, Jiefeng, Song, Pingan and Tang, Longcheng. 2025. "High-temperature resistant and reprocessable silicone elastomer composites via tuning bonding interactions for efficient and healable thermal management." Composites Part B: Engineering. 295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112205

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Dilute Mn incorporation yielding prominent thermoelectric performances of Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 based epitaxial films
Zhu, Liangyu, Cheng, Rui, Ge, Haoran, Sang, Hao, Tong, Qiwei, Li, Xianda, Yan, Fan, Yu, Xiang, Liu, Yan, Su, Xianli, Hong, Min, Ballikaya, Sedat, Liu, Wei and Tang, Xinfeng. 2025. "Dilute Mn incorporation yielding prominent thermoelectric performances of Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 based epitaxial films." Materials Today Energy. 49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtener.2025.101843

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Self-sensing properties of steel fiber reinforced-alkali-activated fly ash/slag mortar
Lu, Mingyuan, Xie, Huajie, Wang, Hao and Ma, Yuwei. 2025. "Self-sensing properties of steel fiber reinforced-alkali-activated fly ash/slag mortar." Construction and Building Materials. 458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139580

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Beam-column connections in GFRP-RC moment resisting frames: A review of seismic behaviour and key parameters
El-Naqeeb, Mohamed H., Hassanli, Reza, Zhuge, Yan, Ma, Xing, Bazli, Milad and Manalo, Allan. 2025. "Beam-column connections in GFRP-RC moment resisting frames: A review of seismic behaviour and key parameters." Structures. 71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.108109

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Cyclic behaviour of GFRP-RC precast column-cap beam frame assembly: A finite element investigation
El-Naqeeb, Mohamed H., Hassanli, Reza, Zhuge, Yan, Ma, Xing, Bazli, Milad and Manalo, Allan. 2025. "Cyclic behaviour of GFRP-RC precast column-cap beam frame assembly: A finite element investigation." Engineering Structures. 328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.119732

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Influence of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) in Poly(vinylidene fluoride)-Based Conducting Multifunctional Blend Nanocomposites on the Structure, Morphology, Electrical, Electromagnetic Interference Shielding, and Piezoelectric Properties
Augustin, Nikhitha, Gopakumar, Vaishak, Senthilkumar, Kanya Koothanatham, Sabu, Aleena, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Ramanujam, Brahmadesam Thoopul Srinivasa. 2025. "Influence of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) in Poly(vinylidene fluoride)-Based Conducting Multifunctional Blend Nanocomposites on the Structure, Morphology, Electrical, Electromagnetic Interference Shielding, and Piezoelectric Properties." ACS Applied Polymer Materials. 7 (3), pp. 1279-1299. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.4c02915

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High elastic modulus GFRP rebar: A guide to manufacture and design of the influencing parameters
Alajarmeh, Omar, Manalo, Allan and Yatsenko, Dmitry. 2025. "High elastic modulus GFRP rebar: A guide to manufacture and design of the influencing parameters." Composites Part C: Open Access. 16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2025.100576

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Muscle loss treatment by muscle-inspired shape-memory polymers
Song, Pingan. 2025. "Muscle loss treatment by muscle-inspired shape-memory polymers." National Science Review. 12 (3). https://doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwae472

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Supramolecular flame retardants enabled fire-extinguishing polycarbonate with enhanced thermal stability and reduced smoke release
Gao, Qingyao, Zhu, Menghe, Zhang, Jihang, Zhu, Jianhao, Liu, Xinliang, Xie, Chuanxin, Chen, Xilei, Liu, Lei and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Supramolecular flame retardants enabled fire-extinguishing polycarbonate with enhanced thermal stability and reduced smoke release." Chemical Engineering Journal. 504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158762

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Achieving Extraordinary Power Factors in GeTe Epitaxial Films through Carrier Transport Engineering
Xiang, Qian, Chen, Tuo, Su, Tingting, Yan, Fan, Ge, Haoran, Xie, Sen, Hong, Min, Luo, Yubo, Yang, Junyou, Liu, Yong, Su, Xianli, Burkov, Alexander, Liu, Wei and Tang, Xinfeng. 2025. "Achieving Extraordinary Power Factors in GeTe Epitaxial Films through Carrier Transport Engineering." ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 17 (12), pp. 18781-18789. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c00810

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Semi-transparent, mechanically flexible, water-resistant, and flame-retardant sodium alginate/montmorillonite-based nanocomposite for fire alarm and protection
Feng, Qu-Hao, Liu, Jun, Shen, Yan-Bin, Cao, Cheng-Fei, Hu, Wen-Yu, Liu, Teng-Teng, Fu, Yu-Ge, Shi, Qi-, Wan, Jun-Jie, Lv, Pei-Yuan, Wang, Ye-Jun, Zhang, Guo-Dong, Ma, Jun and Tang, Long-Cheng. 2025. "Semi-transparent, mechanically flexible, water-resistant, and flame-retardant sodium alginate/montmorillonite-based nanocomposite for fire alarm and protection." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2024.108662

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Glass-blowing-inspired constructing a novel ceramizable intumescent flame retardant for realizing superior flame retardancy, smoke suppression and water resistance of polyethylene composites
Wang, Ruiping, Zhang, Shuo, Du, Shuai, Xu, Miaojun, Wang, Zhiliang, Song, Pingan, Zhao, Xin and Li, Bin. 2025. "Glass-blowing-inspired constructing a novel ceramizable intumescent flame retardant for realizing superior flame retardancy, smoke suppression and water resistance of polyethylene composites." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2024.108687

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Electricity demand uncertainty modeling with Temporal Convolution Neural Network models
Ghimire, Sujan, Deo, Ravinesh C., Casillas-Perez, David, Salcedo-Sanz, Sancho, Acharya, Rajendra and Dinh, Toan. 2025. "Electricity demand uncertainty modeling with Temporal Convolution Neural Network models." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2024.115097

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Influence of bonding level on the bending fatigue behaviour of internal replacement pipe systems
Kiriella, Shanika, Manalo, Allan, Tien, Cam M. T., Ahmadi, Hamid, Karunasena, Warna, Dixon, Patrick G., Salah, Ahmad and Wham, Brad P.. 2025. "Influence of bonding level on the bending fatigue behaviour of internal replacement pipe systems." Steel and Composite Structures: an international journal. 54 (2), pp. 175-190. https://doi.org/10.12989/scs.2025.54.2.175

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Effect of initial calcium to silicon ratio on the hybrid alkali-activated cement: From strength development to microstructure evolution
Wang, Shu, Kong, Jiafeng, Li, Zhonghao, Chen, Hongkai, Cao, Yubin, Wang, Yanru, Wang, Xiaomeng, Feng, Xiumei and Chen, Mingxu. 2025. "Effect of initial calcium to silicon ratio on the hybrid alkali-activated cement: From strength development to microstructure evolution." Construction and Building Materials. 464. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140179

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Band and defect engineering in solution-processed nanocrystal building blocks to promote transport properties in nanomaterials: The case of thermoelectric Cu3SbSe4
Xiao, Shanshan, Zhao, Mingjun, Li, Mingquan, Wan, Shanhong, Genç, Aziz, Huang, Lulu, Chen, Lei, Zhang, Yu, Ibanez, Maria, Lim, Khak Ho, Hong, Min, Liu, Yu and Cabot, Andreu. 2025. "Band and defect engineering in solution-processed nanocrystal building blocks to promote transport properties in nanomaterials: The case of thermoelectric Cu3SbSe4." Nano Research. 18 (1). https://doi.org/10.26599/NR.2025.94907072

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Unlocking the role of silica gel in enhancing mechanical properties and water resistance of magnesium oxysulfate cement
Zhang, Tingting, Guo, Qun, Chen, Xiaoyang, Cheeseman, Chris, Wang, Hao and Chang, Jun. 2025. "Unlocking the role of silica gel in enhancing mechanical properties and water resistance of magnesium oxysulfate cement." Cement and Concrete Composites. 157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.105941

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Quantum Emitters in Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Principles, Engineering and Applications
Mai, Thi Ngoc Anh, Hossain, Md Shakhawath, Nguyen, Nhat Minh, Chen, Yongliang, Chen, Chaohao, Xu, Xiaoxue, Trinh, Quang Thang, Dinh, Toan and Tran, Toan Trong. 2025. "Quantum Emitters in Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Principles, Engineering and Applications." Advanced Functional Materials. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202500714

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Interfacial engineering of Co(OH)2@CN composites: A study of p-n heterojunctions with enhanced xylose/xylan photoreforming and CO2 reduction performance
Ling, Weikang, Ma, Jiliang, Jiang, Weikun, Wei, Huanqiu, Ren, Yuchen, Hong, Min, Kong, Lingzhao and Sun, Runcang. 2025. "Interfacial engineering of Co(OH)2@CN composites: A study of p-n heterojunctions with enhanced xylose/xylan photoreforming and CO2 reduction performance." Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 682, pp. 814-824. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2024.12.004

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MXene initiated in situ construction of superhydrophobic and electrically conductive nanofibrous composites for wearable multifunctional sensing
Xiao, Wei, Wu, Haidi, Su, Qin, Yan, Jun, Tang, Longcheng, Huang, Xuewu, Lu, Longjuan, Gu, Wancheng, Song, Pingan and Gao, Jiefeng. 2025. "MXene initiated in situ construction of superhydrophobic and electrically conductive nanofibrous composites for wearable multifunctional sensing." Chemical Engineering Journal. 508. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.161074

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Biomimetic Nanozyme Chemistry Transforms Soy Meal into High Strength and Multifunctional Adhesive
Li, Xinyi, Shao, Jiawei, Bai, Jiawei, Chen, Jiawei, Song, Pingan, Shi, Sheldon Q., Chu, Fuxiang, Jiang, Shuaicheng, Cao, Jinfeng and Li, Jianzhang. 2025. "Biomimetic Nanozyme Chemistry Transforms Soy Meal into High Strength and Multifunctional Adhesive." ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 13 (5), pp. 2011-2022. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c07771

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A ceramifiable organic-inorganic fire extinguishing hybrid coating capable of cyclic fire-warning
Liu, Xinliang, Zhu, Menghe, Zhu, Jianhao, Liu, Zhihui, Geng, Yiwei, Xie, Chuanxin, Chen, Xilei, Liu, Lei and Song, Pingan. 2025. "A ceramifiable organic-inorganic fire extinguishing hybrid coating capable of cyclic fire-warning." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2025.111208

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Vanadium-doped Li2TiSiO5 anodes for boosting capacity and cycling stability of lithium-ion batteries
Cai, Yuting, Huang, Hao, Song, Zhongcheng, Dong, Xinxin, Tong, Mengyuan, Wu, Qihu, Yu, Chao, Sun, Lixia, Sun, Ziqi, Liao, Liao and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Vanadium-doped Li2TiSiO5 anodes for boosting capacity and cycling stability of lithium-ion batteries." Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 13 (11), pp. 7804-7812. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4ta08073d

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Emerging horizons in phase-change materials for non-volatile memory
Chen, Yan, Le, Yuqiao, Chen, Lei, Liu, Haisong, Sun, Tangyou, Liu, Xingpeng, Zhang, Fabi, Li, Haiou, Hu, XinXin, Peng, Ying, Liu, Chengyan and Hong, Min. 2025. "Emerging horizons in phase-change materials for non-volatile memory." Materials Today Advances. 25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtadv.2025.100571

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Characteristics of faba bean protein-based high-moisture meat analogues incorporating brewers' spent grain through extrusion
Fan, Yue, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Bhandari, Bhesh and Prakash, Sangeeta. 2025. "Characteristics of faba bean protein-based high-moisture meat analogues incorporating brewers' spent grain through extrusion." Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2025.103919

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