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Advances in conducting polymer-based thermoelectric materials and devices
Cao, Tianyi, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Advances in conducting polymer-based thermoelectric materials and devices." Microstructures. 1, pp. 1-33. https://doi.org/10.20517/microstructures.2021.06

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Rare-Earth Nd Inducing Record-High Thermoelectric Performance of (GeTe)85(AgSbTe2)15
Lyu, Wan Yu, Hong, Min, Liu, Wei Di, Li, Meng, Sun, Qiang, Xu, Sheng Duo, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Rare-Earth Nd Inducing Record-High Thermoelectric Performance of (GeTe)85(AgSbTe2)15." Energy Material Advances. 2021, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.34133/2021/2414286

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Thermomechanical and fire performance of DGEBA based shape memory polymer composites for constructions
Emmanuel, K. D. C., Herath, H. M. C. M., Jeewantha, L. H. J., Epaarachchi, J. A. and Aravinthan, T.. 2021. "Thermomechanical and fire performance of DGEBA based shape memory polymer composites for constructions." Construction and Building Materials. 303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124442

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Modelling flexural performance of hollow pultruded FRP profiles
Alhawamdeh, Mohammad, Alajarmeh, Omar, Aravinthan, Thiru, Shelley, Tristan, Schubel, Peter, Mohammad, Ali and Zeng, Xuesen. 2021. "Modelling flexural performance of hollow pultruded FRP profiles." Composite Structures. 276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114553

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Stand-alone asymmetric hollow fiber gas-diffusion electrodes with distinguished bronze phases for high-efficiency CO2 electrochemical reduction
Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ge, Lei, Zhang, Xueqin, Hu, Shihu, Li, Mengran, Smart, Simon, Zhu, Zhonghua, Wang, Hao and Yuan, Zhiguo. 2021. "Stand-alone asymmetric hollow fiber gas-diffusion electrodes with distinguished bronze phases for high-efficiency CO2 electrochemical reduction." Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy. 298, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.120538

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High carrier mobility and high figure of merit in the CuBiSe2 alloyed GeTe
Yin, Liang-Cao, Liu, Wei-Di, Li, Meng, Sun, Qiang, Gao, Han, Wang, De-Zhuang, Wu, Hao, Wang, Yi-Feng, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Liu, Qingfeng and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "High carrier mobility and high figure of merit in the CuBiSe2 alloyed GeTe." Advanced Energy Materials. 11 (45), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202102913

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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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.130668

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Two-dimensional flexible thermoelectric devices: using modeling to deliver optimal capability
Xu, Shengduo, Hong, Min, Li, Meng, Sun, Qiang, Yin, Yu, Liu, Weidi, Shi, Xiaolei, Dargusch, Matthew S., Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Two-dimensional flexible thermoelectric devices: using modeling to deliver optimal capability." Applied Physics Reviews. 8 (4), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0067930

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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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Se-alloying reducing lattice thermal conductivity of Ge0.95Bi0.05Te
Wang, De-Zhuang, Liu, Wei-Di, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Gao, Han, Wu, Hao, Yin, Liang-Cao, Zhang, Yuewen, Wang, Yifeng, Wu, Xueping, Liu, Qingfeng and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2022. "Se-alloying reducing lattice thermal conductivity of Ge0.95Bi0.05Te." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 106, pp. 249-256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2021.08.020

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Synergistic Texturing and Bi/Sb-Te Antisite Doping Secure High Thermoelectric Performance in Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3-Based Thin Films
Tan, Ming, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Liu, Wei-Di, Li, Meng, Wang, Yaling, Li, Hui, Deng, Yuan and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Synergistic Texturing and Bi/Sb-Te Antisite Doping Secure High Thermoelectric Performance in Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3-Based Thin Films." Advanced Energy Materials. 11 (40), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202102578

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Recycling of landfill wastes (tyres, plastics and glass) in construction – A review on global waste generation, performance, application and future opportunities
Ferdous, Wahid, Manalo, Allan, Siddique, Rafat, Mendis, Priyan, Zhuge, Yan, Wong, Hong S., Lokuge, Weena, Aravinthan, Thiru and Schubel, Peter. 2021. "Recycling of landfill wastes (tyres, plastics and glass) in construction – A review on global waste generation, performance, application and future opportunities." Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 173, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105745

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Experimental and numerical evaluation of the compression behaviour of GFRP-wrapped infill materials
Otoom, Omar F., Lokuge, Weena, Karunasena, Warna, Manalo, Allan C., Ozbakkaloglu, Togay and Thambiratnam, David. 2021. "Experimental and numerical evaluation of the compression behaviour of GFRP-wrapped infill materials." Case Studies in Construction Materials. 15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2021.e00654

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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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Self-standing and high-performance B4C/Sn/acetylene black@reduced graphene oxide films as sodium-ion half/full battery anodes
Sun, Yu, Yang, Yanling, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Suo, Guoquan, Lu, Siyu and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Self-standing and high-performance B4C/Sn/acetylene black@reduced graphene oxide films as sodium-ion half/full battery anodes." Applied Materials Today. 24, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2021.101137

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Enhancement of freshwater production of the seawater greenhouse condenser
Bait Suwailam, Tahani K., Al-Ismaili, Abdulrahim M., Al-Azri, Nasser A., Jeewantha, L. H. Janitha and Kotagama, Hemasiri. 2021. "Enhancement of freshwater production of the seawater greenhouse condenser." Journal of Arid Land. 13 (4), pp. 397-412. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40333-021-0063-8

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Potential reduction in water consumption of greenhouse evaporative coolers in arid areas via earth-tube heat exchangers
Al-Ismaili, Abdulrahim M., Fadel, Moustafa A., Jayasuriya, Hemantha, Jeewantha, L. H. Janitha, Al-Mahdouri, Adel and Al-Shukeili, Talal. 2021. "Potential reduction in water consumption of greenhouse evaporative coolers in arid areas via earth-tube heat exchangers." Journal of Arid Land. 13 (4), pp. 388-396. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40333-021-0057-6

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Potential of algae extracts for the attenuation of diet-induced metabolic syndrome
Pahl, Jessica R.. 2021. Potential of algae extracts for the attenuation of diet-induced metabolic syndrome. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/gj50-1e02

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A flexible quasi-solid-state thermoelectrochemical cell with high stretchability as an energy-autonomous strain sensor
Liang, Lirong, Lv, Haicai, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Liu, Zhuoxin, Chen, Guangming, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Sun, Guoxing. 2021. "A flexible quasi-solid-state thermoelectrochemical cell with high stretchability as an energy-autonomous strain sensor." Materials Horizons. 8 (10), pp. 2750-2760. https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MH00775K

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Flexible hollow TiO2@CMS/carbon-fiber van der Waals heterostructures for simulated-solar light photocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis
Chen, Hua-Jun, Yang, Yan-Ling, Zou, Xin-Xin, Shi, Xiao-Lei and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2022. "Flexible hollow TiO2@CMS/carbon-fiber van der Waals heterostructures for simulated-solar light photocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 98, pp. 143-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2021.05.009

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Catalysis based on ferroelectrics: controllable chemical reaction with boosted efficiency
Wan, Tsz Lok, Ge, Lei, Pan, Yangli, Yuan, Qinghong, Liu, Lei, Sarina, Sarina and Kou, Liangzhi. 2021. "Catalysis based on ferroelectrics: controllable chemical reaction with boosted efficiency." Nanoscale. 13 (15), pp. 7096-7107. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1nr00847a

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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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Shape-tuned electrodeposition of bismuth-based nanosheets on flow-through hollow fiber gas diffusion electrode for high-efficiency CO2 reduction to formate
Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ge, Lei, Zhang, Xueqin, Hu, Shihu, Li, Mengran, Smart, Simon, Zhu, Zhonghua and Yuan, Zhiguo. 2021. "Shape-tuned electrodeposition of bismuth-based nanosheets on flow-through hollow fiber gas diffusion electrode for high-efficiency CO2 reduction to formate." Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy. 286, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.119945

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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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Full-spectrum responsive photocatalytic activity via non-noble metal Bi decorated mulberry-like BiVO4
Bi, Yaxin, Yang, Yanling, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Feng, Lei, Hou, Xiaojiang, Ye, Xiaohui, Zhang, Li, Suo, Guoquan, Lu, Siyu and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Full-spectrum responsive photocatalytic activity via non-noble metal Bi decorated mulberry-like BiVO4." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 83, pp. 102-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2020.11.079

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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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Wearable fiber-based thermoelectrics from materials to applications
Chen, Wen-Yi, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Wearable fiber-based thermoelectrics from materials to applications." Nano Energy. 81, pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.105684

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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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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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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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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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