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High-performance SnSe thermoelectric materials: progress and future challenge
Chen, Zhi-Gang, Shi, Xiaolei, Zhao, Li-Dong and Zou, Jin. 2018. "High-performance SnSe thermoelectric materials: progress and future challenge." Progress in Materials Science. 97, pp. 283-346. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2018.04.005

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High thermoelectric performance in sintered octahedron-shaped Sn(CdIn)xTe1+2x microcrystals
Moshwan, Raza, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Liu, Wei-Di, Yang, Lei, Wang, Yuan, Hong, Min, Auchterlonie, Graeme, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2018. "High thermoelectric performance in sintered octahedron-shaped Sn(CdIn)xTe1+2x microcrystals." ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 10 (45), pp. 38944-38952. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.8b14233

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Ag doping induced abnormal lattice thermal conductivity in Cu2Se
Liu, Weidi, Shi, Xiaolei, Hong, Min, Yang, Lei, Moshwan, Raza, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Zou, Jin. 2018. "Ag doping induced abnormal lattice thermal conductivity in Cu2Se." Journal of Materials Chemistry C. 6 (48), pp. 13225-13231. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8tc04129f

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Enhancing thermoelectric performance of (Cu1-xAgx)2Se via CuAgSe secondary phase and porous design
Liu, Weidi, Shi, Xiaolei, Moshwan, Raza, Hong, Min, Yang, Lei, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Zou, Jin. 2018. "Enhancing thermoelectric performance of (Cu1-xAgx)2Se via CuAgSe secondary phase and porous design." Sustainable Materials and Technologies. 17, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2018.e00076

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Polycrystalline SnSe with extraordinary thermoelectric property via nanoporous design
Shi, Xiaolei, Wu, Angyin, Liu, Weidi, Moshwan, Raza, Wang, Yuan, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Zou, Jin. 2018. "Polycrystalline SnSe with extraordinary thermoelectric property via nanoporous design." ACS Nano. 12 (11), pp. 11417-11425. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.8b06387

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Boosting the thermoelectric performance of p-type heavily Cu-doped polycrystalline SnSe via inducing intensive crystal imperfections and defect phonon scattering
Shi, Xiaolei, Zheng, Kun, Hong, Min, Liu, Weidi, Moshwan, Raza, Wang, Yuan, Qu, Xianlin, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Zou, Jin. 2018. "Boosting the thermoelectric performance of p-type heavily Cu-doped polycrystalline SnSe via inducing intensive crystal imperfections and defect phonon scattering." Chemical Science. 9 (37), pp. 7376-7389. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC02397b

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Sustainable utilization of municipal solid waste i incineration fly ash for ceramic bricks with eco-friendly biosafety
Deng, Yi, Gong, B., Chao, Y., Dong, T., Yang, W., Hong, Min, Shi, X., Wang, G., Jin, Y. and Chen, Z.-G.. 2018. "Sustainable utilization of municipal solid waste i incineration fly ash for ceramic bricks with eco-friendly biosafety." Materials Today Sustainability. 1-2, pp. 32-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2018.11.002

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Shear behaviour of geopolymer-concrete beams transversely reinforced with continuous rectangular GFRP composite spirals
Maranan, G. B., Manalo, A. C., Benmokrane, B., Karunasena, W., Mendis, P. and Nguyen, T. Q.. 2018. "Shear behaviour of geopolymer-concrete beams transversely reinforced with continuous rectangular GFRP composite spirals." Composite Structures. 187, pp. 454-465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.12.080

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Self-assembled 3D flower-like hierarchical Ti-doped Cu3SbSe4 microspheres with ultralow thermal conductivity and high zT
Zhou, Tian, Wang, Lijun, Zheng, Shuqi, Hong, Min, Fang, Teng, Bai, Peng-Peng, Chang, Siyi, Cui, Wenlin, Shi, Xiaolei, Zhao, Huaizhou and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2018. "Self-assembled 3D flower-like hierarchical Ti-doped Cu3SbSe4 microspheres with ultralow thermal conductivity and high zT." Nano Energy. 49, pp. 221-229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2018.04.035

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Realizing High Thermoelectric Performance in n-Type Highly Distorted Sb-Doped SnSe Microplates via Tuning High Electron Concentration and Inducing Intensive Crystal Defects
Shi, Xiao-Lei, Zheng, Kun, Liu, Wei-Di, Wang, Yuan, Yang, Yu-Zhe, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Zou, Jin. 2018. "Realizing High Thermoelectric Performance in n-Type Highly Distorted Sb-Doped SnSe Microplates via Tuning High Electron Concentration and Inducing Intensive Crystal Defects." Advanced Energy Materials. 8 (21), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201800775

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Particle swarm optimized–support vector regression hybrid model for daily horizon electricity demand forecasting using climate dataset
Al-Musaylh, Mohanad S., Deo, Ravinesh C. and Li, Yan. 2018. "Particle swarm optimized–support vector regression hybrid model for daily horizon electricity demand forecasting using climate dataset." Huang, Q. and Kolhe, M. (ed.) 3rd International Conference on Power and Renewable Energy (ICPRE 2018). Berlin, Germany 21 - 24 Sep 2018 Germany. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20186408001

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Influence of Different Nanocellulose Additives on Processing and Performance of PAN-Based Carbon Fibers
Jiang, Edward, Maghe, Maxime, Zohdi, Nima, Amiralian, Nasim, Naebe, Minoo, Laycock, Bronwyn, Fox, Bronwyn L., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K.. 2019. "Influence of Different Nanocellulose Additives on Processing and Performance of PAN-Based Carbon Fibers." ACS Omega. 4 (6), pp. 9720-9730. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.9b00266

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Role of structural analysis in floodway design process
Lokuge, Weena, Greene, Isaac, Etemadi, Elahe and Karunasena, Warna. 2019. "Role of structural analysis in floodway design process ." Australian Journal of Civil Engineering. 17 (2), pp. 110-119. https://doi.org/10.1080/14488353.2019.1653246

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CRC-P Next Generation Pultrusion Processes
Schubel, Peter, Zeng, Xuesen, Shelley, Tristan and Alajarmeh, Omar. 2019. CRC-P Next Generation Pultrusion Processes. Toowoomba. https://doi.org/10.26192/3a7c-va16

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Structural performance and photothermal recovery of carbon fibre reinforced shape memory polymer
Herath, H. M .C. M., Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, M. M., Al-Azzawi, W., Leng, J. and Zhang, F.. 2018. "Structural performance and photothermal recovery of carbon fibre reinforced shape memory polymer." Composites Science and Technology. 167, pp. 206-214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.07.042

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Thermo-mechanical behaviour and shape memory characteristics of carbon fibre reinforced epoxy
Herath, Madhubhashitha, Al-Azzawi, Wessam, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Islam, Mainul, Robertson, Scott, Leng, Jinsong and Zhang, F.. 2018. "Thermo-mechanical behaviour and shape memory characteristics of carbon fibre reinforced epoxy." 2018 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2018). Wollongong, Australia 29 Jan - 02 Feb 2018

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Field durability study of vinyl-ester-based GFRP rebars in concrete bridge barriers
Benmokrane, Brahim, Nazair, Claude, Loranger, Marc-Antoine and Manalo, Allan. 2018. "Field durability study of vinyl-ester-based GFRP rebars in concrete bridge barriers." Journal of Bridge Engineering. 23 (12), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0001315

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Effect of TiO2 nanoparticle on wicking phenomenon in PAN nanofiber yarns
Javazmi, L., Hosseini Ravandi, S. A. and Sharifkhani, M. E.. 2018. "Effect of TiO2 nanoparticle on wicking phenomenon in PAN nanofiber yarns." 2018 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2018). Wollongong, Australia 29 Jan - 02 Feb 2018 NSW, Australia.

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Fabrication of a silica aerogel and examination of its hydrophobic properties via contact angle and 3M water repellency tests
Javazmi, Leila, Khoddami, Akbar, Mazrouei-Sebdani, Zahra, Shams-Ghahfarokhi, Farzaneh and Low, Tobias. 2017. "Fabrication of a silica aerogel and examination of its hydrophobic properties via contact angle and 3M water repellency tests." 2017 5th International Conference on Nano and Materials Engineering (ICNME 2017). Bali, Indonesia 01 - 03 Apr 2017 United States. IOP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/204/1/012014

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Two-phase particle swarm optimized-support vector regression hybrid model integrated with improved empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise for multiple-horizon electricity demand forecasting
Al-Musaylh, Mohanad S., Deo, Ravinesh C., Li, Yan and Adamowski, Jan F.. 2018. "Two-phase particle swarm optimized-support vector regression hybrid model integrated with improved empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise for multiple-horizon electricity demand forecasting." Applied Energy. 217, pp. 422-439. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.02.140

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A review of extending performance of epoxy resins using carbon nanomaterials
Liu, Shan, Chevali, Venkata S., Xu, Zhiguang, Hui, David and Wang, Hao. 2018. "A review of extending performance of epoxy resins using carbon nanomaterials." Composites Part B: Engineering. 136 (1), pp. 197-214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.08.020

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Short-term electricity demand forecasting with MARS, SVR and ARIMA models using aggregated demand data in Queensland, Australia
Al-Musaylh, Mohanad S., Deo, Ravinesh C., Adamowski, Jan F. and Li, Yan. 2018. "Short-term electricity demand forecasting with MARS, SVR and ARIMA models using aggregated demand data in Queensland, Australia." Advanced Engineering Informatics: the science of supporting knowledge-intensive activities. 35 (C), pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2017.11.002

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Review of anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory and wound healing properties of molluscs
Ahmad, Tarek B., Liu, Lei, Kotiw, Michael and Benkendorff, Kirsten. 2018. "Review of anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory and wound healing properties of molluscs." Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 210, pp. 156-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2017.08.008

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Social network misuse in the classroom and its impact on male student motivation in UAE tertiary education
Alkaabi, Sultan A., Albion, Peter and Redmond, Petrea. 2017. "Social network misuse in the classroom and its impact on male student motivation in UAE tertiary education." IAFOR Journal of Education. 5 (Special issue), pp. 115-131. https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.5.si.05

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Predicting water allocation trade prices using a hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Bayesian modelling approach
Nguyen-Ky, Tai, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Loch, Adam, Reardon-Smith, Kate, An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Ngo-Cong, Duc and Tran-Cong, Thanh. 2018. "Predicting water allocation trade prices using a hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Bayesian modelling approach." Journal of Hydrology. 567, pp. 781-791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2017.11.049

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Advanced technology for nanostarches preparation by high speed jet and its mechanism analysis
Xia, Wen, He, Dongning, Fu, Yun-fei, Wei, Xiao-yi, Liu, Hong-chao, Ye, Jiang-ping, Liu, Yun-fei and Li, Ji-hua. 2017. "Advanced technology for nanostarches preparation by high speed jet and its mechanism analysis." Carbohydrate Polymers. 176, pp. 127-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.08.072

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Anti-inflammatory activity and structure-activity relationships of brominated indoles from a marine mollusc
Ahmad, Tarek B., Rudd, David, Smith, Joshua, Kotiw, Michael, Mouatt, Peter, Seymour, Lisa M., Liu, Lei and Benkendorff, Kirsten. 2017. "Anti-inflammatory activity and structure-activity relationships of brominated indoles from a marine mollusc." Marine Drugs. 15 (5), pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.3390/md15050133

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Achieving high Figure of Merit in p-type polycrystalline Sn0.98Se via self-doping and anisotropy-strengthening
Shi, Xiaolei, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Liu, Weidi, Yang, Lei, Hong, Min, Moshwan, Raza, Huang, Liqing and Zou, Jin. 2018. "Achieving high Figure of Merit in p-type polycrystalline Sn0.98Se via self-doping and anisotropy-strengthening." Energy Storage Materials. 10, pp. 130-138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2017.08.014

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Numerical modelling of moisture motion in heterogeneous soils using 1D-MIRBF method
Ngo-Cong, Duc, An-Vo, Duc-Anh and Nguyen-Ky, Tai. 2014. "Numerical modelling of moisture motion in heterogeneous soils using 1D-MIRBF method." 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014. Toowoomba, Australia 25 - 27 Jun 2014

Poster

Forecasting water market prices in the Murray-Darling basin using Hybrid Artificial Neural Network (ANN) - Bayesian Modelling Approach
Nguyen-Ky, Tai, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, An-Vo, Duc-Anh and Ngo-Cong, Duc. 2014. "Forecasting water market prices in the Murray-Darling basin using Hybrid Artificial Neural Network (ANN) - Bayesian Modelling Approach." 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014. Toowoomba, Australia 25 - 27 Jun 2014

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Effects of diameter on the durability of glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer (GFRP) bars conditioned in alkaline solution
Benmokrane, Brahim, Manalo, Allan, Bouhet, Jean-Charles, Mohamed, Khaled and Robert, Mathieu. 2017. "Effects of diameter on the durability of glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer (GFRP) bars conditioned in alkaline solution." Journal of Composites for Construction. 21 (5), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CC.1943-5614.0000814

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Comparison between ASTM D7205 and CSA S806 tensile-testing methods for glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer bars
Benmokrane, Brahim, Nazair, Claude, Seynave, Xavier and Manalo, Allan. 2017. "Comparison between ASTM D7205 and CSA S806 tensile-testing methods for glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer bars." Journal of Composites for Construction. 21 (5), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000819

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Laboratory assessment and durability performance of vinyl-ester, polyester, and epoxy glass-FRP bars for concrete structures
Benmokrane, Brahim, Ali, Ahmed H., Mohamed, Hamdy M., El-Safty, Adel and Manalo, Allan. 2017. "Laboratory assessment and durability performance of vinyl-ester, polyester, and epoxy glass-FRP bars for concrete structures." Composites Part B: Engineering. 114, pp. 163-174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.02.002

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Glycidyl methacrylate-compatibilized poly(lactic acid)/hemp hurd biocomposites: processing, crystallization, and thermo-mechanical response
Khan, Belas Ahmed, Na, Haining, Chevali, Venkata, Warner, Philip, Zhu, Jin and Wang, Hao. 2018. "Glycidyl methacrylate-compatibilized poly(lactic acid)/hemp hurd biocomposites: processing, crystallization, and thermo-mechanical response." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 34 (2), pp. 387-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2017.03.004

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A generalised finite difference scheme based on compact integrated radial basis function for flow in heterogeneous soils
Ngo-Cong, D., Tien, C.M.T., Nguyen-Ky, T., An-Vo, D.-A., Mai-Duy, N., Strunin, D. V. and Tran-Cong, T.. 2017. "A generalised finite difference scheme based on compact integrated radial basis function for flow in heterogeneous soils." International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids. 85 (7), pp. 404-429. https://doi.org/10.1002/fld.4386

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A numerical study of compact approximations based on flat integrated radial basis functions for second-order differential equations
Tien, C. M. T., Mai-Duy, N., Tran, C.-D. and Tran-Cong, T.. 2016. "A numerical study of compact approximations based on flat integrated radial basis functions for second-order differential equations." Computers and Mathematics with Applications. 72 (9), pp. 2364-2387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2016.09.001

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Comparison of the shear behaviour of geopolymer concrete beams with GFRP and steel transverse reinforcements
Maranan, Ginghis B., Manalo, Allan C., Karunasena, Warna M., Benmokrane, Brahim and Mendis, Priyan A.. 2015. "Comparison of the shear behaviour of geopolymer concrete beams with GFRP and steel transverse reinforcements." Wu, Zhishen, Wu, Gang and Wang, Xin (ed.) Joint Conference of the 12th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-12) & the 5th Asia-Pacific Conference on Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Structures (APFIS-2015). Nanjing, China 14 - 16 Dec 2015 China.

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Hybrid polyether-palm oil polyester polyol based rigid polyurethane foam reinforced with cellulose nanocrystal
Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K.. 2018. "Hybrid polyether-palm oil polyester polyol based rigid polyurethane foam reinforced with cellulose nanocrystal." Industrial Crops and Products. 112, pp. 378-388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.12.032

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Atomic Layer Deposition of Metal Oxide on Nanocellulose for Enabling Microscopic Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites
Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Hosseini, Alireza, Martin, Darren J., Simonsen, John, Conley Jr., John F. and Annamalai, Pratheep K.. 2018. "Atomic Layer Deposition of Metal Oxide on Nanocellulose for Enabling Microscopic Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites." Small. 14 (46). https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.201803439

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Chitosan-based bionanocomposites for biomedical application
Kumari, Sangeeta, Singh, Raj Pal, Chavan, Nayaku N and Annamalai, Pratheep K. 2018. "Chitosan-based bionanocomposites for biomedical application." Bioinspired, Biomimetic and Nanobiomaterials. 7 (4), pp. 219-227. https://doi.org/10.1680/jbibn.15.00015

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