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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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Lignin-derived bio-based flame retardants toward high-performance sustainable polymeric materials
Yang, Haitang, Yu, Bin, Xu, Xiaodong, Bourbigot, Serge, Wang, Hao and Song, Pingan. 2020. "Lignin-derived bio-based flame retardants toward high-performance sustainable polymeric materials." Green Chemistry. 22 (7), pp. 2129-2161. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00449A

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Manipulating interphase reactions for mechanically robust, flame-retardant and sustainable polylactide biocomposites
Xu, Xiaodong, Dai, Jinfeng, Ma, Zhewen, Liu, Lina, Zhang, Xinghong, Liu, Hongzhi, Tang, Long-Cheng, Huang, Guobo, Wang, Hao and Song, Pingan. 2020. "Manipulating interphase reactions for mechanically robust, flame-retardant and sustainable polylactide biocomposites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 190, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2020.107930

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Grafting Lignin with Bioderived Polyacrylates for Low-Cost, Ductile, and Fully Biobased Poly(lactic acid) Composite
Sun, Yiqi, Ma, Zhewen, Xu, Xiaodong, Liu, Xiaohuan, Liu, Lina, Huang, Guobo, Liu, Lei, Wang, Hao and Song, Pingan. 2020. "Grafting Lignin with Bioderived Polyacrylates for Low-Cost, Ductile, and Fully Biobased Poly(lactic acid) Composite." ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 8 (5), pp. 2267-2276. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b06593

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A liquid phosphorus-containing imidazole derivative as flame-retardant curing agent for epoxy resin with enhanced thermal latency, mechanical, and flame-retardant performances
Huo, Siqi, Yang, Shuang, Wang, Jun, Cheng, Jianwen, Zhang, Qianqian, Hu, Yefa, Ding, Guoping, Zhang, Qiaoxin and Song, Pingan. 2020. "A liquid phosphorus-containing imidazole derivative as flame-retardant curing agent for epoxy resin with enhanced thermal latency, mechanical, and flame-retardant performances." Journal of Hazardous Materials. 386, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121984

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Experimental investigation of shrinkage and microstructural properties of date fruits at three solar drying methods
Seerangurayar, T., Al-Ismaili, Abdulrahim M., Jeewantha, L. H. Janitha and Al-Nabhani, Abdulrahman. 2019. "Experimental investigation of shrinkage and microstructural properties of date fruits at three solar drying methods." Solar Energy. 180, pp. 445-455. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.01.047

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Enhanced mechanical property and flame resistance of graphene oxide nanocomposite paper modified with functionalized silica nanoparticles
Yu, Zhi-Ran, Li, Shi-Neng, Zang, Jing, Zhang, Ming, Gong, Li-Xiu, Song, Pingan, Zhao, Li, Zhang, Guo-Dong and Tang, Long-Cheng. 2019. "Enhanced mechanical property and flame resistance of graphene oxide nanocomposite paper modified with functionalized silica nanoparticles." Composites Part B: Engineering. 177, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107347

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Strengthening, toughing and thermally stable ultra-thin MXene nanosheets/polypropylene nanocomposites via nanoconfinement
Shi, Yongqian, Liu, Chuan, Liu, Lu, Fu, Libu, Yu, Bin, Lv, Yuancai, Yang, Fuqiang and Song, Pingan. 2019. "Strengthening, toughing and thermally stable ultra-thin MXene nanosheets/polypropylene nanocomposites via nanoconfinement." Chemical Engineering Journal. 378, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2019.122267

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Surface-coating engineering for flame retardant flexible polyurethane foams: A critical review
Yang, Haitang, Yu, Bin, Song, Pingan, Maluk, Cristian and Wang, Hao. 2019. "Surface-coating engineering for flame retardant flexible polyurethane foams: A critical review." Composites Part B: Engineering. 176, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107185

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Static behaviour of glass fibre reinforced novel composite sleepers for mainline railway track
Ferdous, Wahid, Manalo, Allan, Alajarmeh, Omar, Mohammed, Ali A., Salih, Choman, Yu, Peng, Mehrinejad Khotbehsara, Mojdeh and Schubel, Peter. 2021. "Static behaviour of glass fibre reinforced novel composite sleepers for mainline railway track." Engineering Structures. 229, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111627

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Effect of solar drying methods on color kinetics and texture of dates
Seerangurayar, T., Al-Ismaili, Abdulrahim M., Jeewantha, L. H. Janitha and Al-Habsi, Nasser Abdullah. 2019. "Effect of solar drying methods on color kinetics and texture of dates." Food and Bioproducts Processing. 116, pp. 227-239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2019.03.012

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Establishing the Golden Range of Seebeck Coefficient for Maximizing Thermoelectric Performance
Hong, Min, Lyu, Wangyu, Wang, Yuan, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2020. "Establishing the Golden Range of Seebeck Coefficient for Maximizing Thermoelectric Performance." Journal of the American Chemical Society. 142 (5), pp. 2672-2681. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.9b13272

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Hierarchical Structuring to Break the Amorphous Limit of Lattice Thermal Conductivity in High-Performance SnTe-Based Thermoelectrics
Wang, Lijun, Hong, Min, Sun, Qiang, Wang, Yuan, Yue, Luo, Zheng, Shuqi, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2020. "Hierarchical Structuring to Break the Amorphous Limit of Lattice Thermal Conductivity in High-Performance SnTe-Based Thermoelectrics." ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 12 (32), pp. 36370-36379. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c09781

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Computer-aided design of high-efficiency GeTe-based thermoelectric devices
Hong, Min, Zheng, Kun, Lyv, Wanyu, Li, Meng, Qu, Xianlin, Sun, Qiang, Xu, Shengduo, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2020. "Computer-aided design of high-efficiency GeTe-based thermoelectric devices." Energy and Environmental Science. 13 (6), pp. 1856-1864. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EE01004A

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State-of-the-art of prefabricated FRP composite jackets for structural repair
Mohammed, Ali A., Manalo, Allan C., Ferdous, Wahid, Zhuge, Yan, Vijay, P. V., Alkinani, Ashraf Q. and Fam, Amir. 2020. "State-of-the-art of prefabricated FRP composite jackets for structural repair." Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal. 23 (5), pp. 1244-1258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2020.02.006

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Design considerations for prefabricated composite jackets for structural repair: Parametric investigation and case study
Mohammed, Ali A., Manalo, Allan, Ferdous, Wahid, Abousnina, Rajab, Alajarmeh, Omar, Vijay, P.V. and Benmokrane, Brahim. 2021. "Design considerations for prefabricated composite jackets for structural repair: Parametric investigation and case study." Composite Structures. 261, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113288

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Crowding-out effect strategy using AgCl for realizing a super low lattice thermal conductivity of SnTe
Wang, Lijun, Hong, Min, Kawami, Youichirou, Sun, Qiang, Nguyen, Van Thuong, Wang, Yuan, Yue, Luo, Zheng, Shuqi, Zhu, Zhonghua, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2020. "Crowding-out effect strategy using AgCl for realizing a super low lattice thermal conductivity of SnTe." Sustainable Materials and Technologies. 25, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2020.e00183

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High-Efficiency Thermocells Driven byThermo-Electrochemical Processes
Li, Meng, Hong, Min, Dargusch, Matthew, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "High-Efficiency Thermocells Driven byThermo-Electrochemical Processes." Trends in Chemistry. 3 (7), pp. 561-574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trechm.2020.11.001

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Crystal symmetry induced structure and bonding manipulation boosting thermoelectric performance of GeTe
Li, Meng, Hong, Min, Tang, Xiao, Sun, Qiang, Lyu, Wan-Yu, Xu, Sheng-Duo, Kou, Liang-Zhi, Dargusch, Matthew, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2020. "Crystal symmetry induced structure and bonding manipulation boosting thermoelectric performance of GeTe." Nano Energy. 73, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.104740

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Rashba effect maximizes thermoelectric performance of GeTe derivatives
Hong, Min, Lyv, Wanyu, Li, Meng, Xu, Shengduo, Sun, Qiang, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2020. "Rashba effect maximizes thermoelectric performance of GeTe derivatives." Joule. 4 (9), pp. 2030-2043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joule.2020.07.021

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Effects of ultraviolet solar radiation on the properties of particulate-filled epoxy based polymer coating
Mehrinejad Khotbehsara, Mojdeh, Manalo, Allan, Aravinthan, Thiru, Turner, Joanna, Ferdous, Wahid and Hota, Gangarao. 2020. "Effects of ultraviolet solar radiation on the properties of particulate-filled epoxy based polymer coating." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 181, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2020.109352

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Fiber-based thermoelectrics for solid, portable, and wearable electronics
Shi, Xiao-Lei, Chen, Wen-Yi, Zhang, Ting, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Fiber-based thermoelectrics for solid, portable, and wearable electronics." Energy and Environmental Science. 14 (2), pp. 729-764. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EE03520C

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Rational band engineering and structural manipulations inducing high thermoelectric performance in n-type CoSb3 thin films
Zheng, Zhuang-Hao, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Ao, Dong-Wei, Liu, Wei-Di, Chen, Yue-Xing, Li, Fu, Chen, Shuo, Tian, Xiao-Qing, Li, Xin-Ru, Duan, Jing-Yi, Ma, Hong-Li, Zhang, Xiang-Hua, Liang, Guang-Xing, Fan, Ping and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "Rational band engineering and structural manipulations inducing high thermoelectric performance in n-type CoSb3 thin films." Nano Energy. 81, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.105683

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