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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tuning the Product Selectivity of the Cu Hollow Fiber Gas Diffusion Electrode for Efficient CO2 Reduction to Formate by Controlled Surface Sn Electrodeposition
Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Zhang, Xueqin, Ge, Lei, Hu, Shihu, Li, Mengran, Smart, Simon, Zhu, Zhonghua and Yuan, Zhiguo. 2020. "Tuning the Product Selectivity of the Cu Hollow Fiber Gas Diffusion Electrode for Efficient CO2 Reduction to Formate by Controlled Surface Sn Electrodeposition." ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 12 (19), pp. 21670-21681. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c03681

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Collapse of fresh foam concrete: Mechanisms and influencing parameters
Dhasindrakrishna, K., Ramakrishnan, Sayanthan, Pasupathy, Kirubajiny and Sanjayan, Jay. 2021. "Collapse of fresh foam concrete: Mechanisms and influencing parameters." Cement and Concrete Composites. 122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2021.104151

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Progress, current thinking and challenges in geopolymer foam concrete technology
Dhasindrakrishna, K., Pasupathy, Kirubajiny, Ramakrishnan, Sayanthan and Sanjayan, Jay. 2021. "Progress, current thinking and challenges in geopolymer foam concrete technology." Cement and Concrete Composites. 116, p. 103886. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103886

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Axial Behaviour of Damaged Concrete Columns Repaired with Novel Prefabricate FRP Jacket
Mohammed, Ali A., Manalo, Allan C., Alajarmeh, Omar, Zhuge, Yan and Pettigrew, John. 2021. "Axial Behaviour of Damaged Concrete Columns Repaired with Novel Prefabricate FRP Jacket." 10th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2020/2021). Istanbul, Turkey 08 - 10 Dec 2021 Switzerland. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88166-5_47

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Review on Colloidal Quantum Dots Luminescent Solar Concentrators
Kim, Andrew, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Kumar, Pawan and Patel, Rajkumar. 2021. "Review on Colloidal Quantum Dots Luminescent Solar Concentrators." Chemistry Select. 6 (20), pp. 4948-4967. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202100674

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Toughening of natural rubber nanocomposites by the incorporation of nanoscale lignin combined with an industrially relevant leaching process
Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Amiralian, Nasim, Hayati, Amir Nemati, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K.. 2021. "Toughening of natural rubber nanocomposites by the incorporation of nanoscale lignin combined with an industrially relevant leaching process." Industrial Crops and Products. 159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.113063

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Dispersion Methodology for Technical Lignin into Polyester Polyol for High-Performance Polyurethane Insulation Foam
Haridevan, Hima, McLaggan, Martyn S., Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J., Seaby, Trent, Zhang, Zhanying and Annamalai, Pratheep K.. 2021. "Dispersion Methodology for Technical Lignin into Polyester Polyol for High-Performance Polyurethane Insulation Foam." ACS Applied Polymer Materials. 3 (7), pp. 3528-3537. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.1c00430

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Valorisation of technical lignin in rigid polyurethane foam: a critical evaluation on trends, guidelines and future perspectives
Haridevan, Hima, Evans, David A. C., Ragauskas, Arthur J., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K.. 2021. "Valorisation of technical lignin in rigid polyurethane foam: a critical evaluation on trends, guidelines and future perspectives." Green Chemistry. 23 (22), pp. 8725-8753. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1gc02744a

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Enhanced dispersion of lignin in pet polyols for improved thermal insulation of polyurethane foams
Haridevan, Hima, Birnie, David, Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K.. 2021. "Enhanced dispersion of lignin in pet polyols for improved thermal insulation of polyurethane foams." Annual Technical Conference for Plastic Professionals (ANTEC 2021). Online 10 - 21 May 2021 United States.

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3D enabled facile fabrication of substrates with human tongue characteristics for analysing the tribological behaviour of food emulsions
Fan, Juan, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Prakash, Sangeeta. 2021. "3D enabled facile fabrication of substrates with human tongue characteristics for analysing the tribological behaviour of food emulsions." Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2021.102803

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An Overview of Cellulose-Based Nanogenerators
Annamalai, Pratheep K., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Dubal, Deepak P. and Baek, Jong-Beom. 2021. "An Overview of Cellulose-Based Nanogenerators." Advanced Materials Technologies. 6 (3). https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202001164

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Multi-heteroatom doped nanocarbons for high performance double carbon potassium ion capacitor
Pham, Hong Duc, Fernando, Joseph F.S., Horn, Michael, MacLeod, Jennifer, Motta, Nunzio, Doherty, William O.S., Payne, Alice, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Golberg, Dmitri and Dalal, Deepak. 2021. "Multi-heteroatom doped nanocarbons for high performance double carbon potassium ion capacitor." Electrochimica Acta. 389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138717

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