Nottingham New Materials Institute

2024

Rational design of structured Co3O4@silicalite-1/SiC foam catalyst for microwave-assisted highly efficient conversion of bio-isopropanol to green propylene

Zhang, J., WANG, C., Lan, D., Liu, Y., Wei, R., Zhu, H., Jiao, Y., Shi, K., Sun, C. & Wu, T., 2 Mar 2024, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 141537.

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Seismic performance of reinforced concrete beam-column joints with diagonal bars wrapped by steel tubes: experimental, numerical and analytical study

Shen, X., Li, B. & Chen, Y. T., Jan 2024, In: Structures. 59, 105734.

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Utilisation of electrolytic manganese residue as a sulphate activator in producing concrete blocks with high-volume fly ash

Luo, W., Li, B., Yang, G., Xu, M., Pang, C., Kow, K. W. & Wu, T., 1 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 434, 139813.

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2023

An investigation on plant cell walls during biomass pyrolysis: A histochemical perspective on engineering applications

Pang, Y. X., Sharmin, N., Wu, T. & Pang, C. H., 1 Aug 2023, In: Applied Energy. 343, 121055.

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A wing-structured sensor with multiple mechanical stimuli differentiation capabilities toward multifunctional applications

Xu, J., Feng, H., Cao, J., Zhang, B., Bao, W., Wang, L., Yin, Y., Li, H. & Zhu, G., Aug 2023, In: Nano Energy. 113, 108522.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Conformation flipping of asymmetric nonfullerene acceptors enabling high-performance organic solar cells with 77% fill factors

Zhu, J., Zhang, Z., Lan, A., Zhou, J., Lv, Y., Lu, H., Zhou, E., Do, H., Chen, Z. K. & Chen, F., 10 May 2023, In: Solar RRL. 7, 13, 2300171.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Interactions between Amorphous Silica and Sodium Alumino-Silicate Hydrate Gels: Insight from Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Guan, X., Xu, M., Li, B. & Do, H., 13 Jul 2023, In: Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 127, 27, p. 13302-13316 15 p.

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Investigation on the roles of glass sand in sustainable engineered geopolymer composites

Wu, J. Q., Li, B., Chen, Y. T. & Ghiassi, B., 11 Jan 2023, In: Construction and Building Materials. 363, 129576.

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Mechanical properties and cracking behaviour of lightweight engineered geopolymer composites with fly ash cenospheres

Wu, J. Q., Lu, Z., Chen, Y. T., Ghiassi, B., Shi, W. & Li, B., 12 Oct 2023, In: Construction and Building Materials. 400, 132622.

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Microstructure refinement and shrinkage mitigation of alkali-activated slag paste by superabsorbent polymer

Liu, X., Li, B., Chen, Y. T. & Ghiassi, B., 24 Apr 2023, In: Construction and Building Materials. 375, 130884.

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Microwave-accelerated hydrolysis for hydrogen production over a cobalt-loaded multi-walled carbon nanotube-magnetite composite catalyst

Luo, C., Liu, S., Yang, G., Jiang, P., Luo, X., Chen, Y., Xu, M., Lester, E. & Wu, T., 1 Mar 2023, In: Applied Energy. 333, 120538.

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11 Citations (Scopus)

Modulating active oxygen species on α-MnO₂ with K and Pb for SCR of NO at low temperatures

Yang, G., Luo, X., Liu, S., Sun, C. & Wu, T., 3 Oct 2023, In: Catalysis Science and Technology. 13, 23, p. 6685-6698 14 p.

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Moisture susceptibility evaluation of zeolite-foamed asphalts based on the Surface Free Energy (SFE) concept

Sun, Z., Guo, Y., Liu, S., Li, S. & Sun, X., 31 Mar 2023, In: Construction and Building Materials. 371, 130762.

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Sustainable and scalable continuous synthesis of metal-organic frameworks for CO₂ capture

Chen, Y. & Wu, T., Jun 2023, In: Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology. 13, 3, p. 409-420 12 p.

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The status and improvement opportunities towards carbon neutrality of a university campus in China: A case study on energy transition and innovation perspectives

Wang, C., Parvez, A. M., Mou, J., Quan, C., Wang, J., Zheng, Y., Luo, X. & Wu, T., 15 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 414, 137521.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

2022

A Flexible and Ultra-Highly Sensitive Tactile Sensor through a Parallel Circuit by a Magnetic Aligned Conductive Composite

Jiang, Y., Liang, F., Li, H. Y., Li, X., Fan, Y. J., Cao, J. W., Yin, Y., Wang, Y., Wang, Z. L. & Zhu, G., 25 Jan 2022, In: ACS Nano. 16, 1, p. 746-754 9 p.

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34 Citations (Scopus)

A flexible dual parameter sensor with hierarchical porous structure for fully decoupled pressure–temperature sensing

Yin, Y., Wang, Y., Li, H., Xu, J., Zhang, C., Li, X., Cao, J., Feng, H. & Zhu, G., 15 Feb 2022, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 430, 133158.

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A novel microwave-assisted methanol-to-hydrocarbons process with a structured ZSM-5/SiC foam catalyst: proof-of-concept and environmental impacts

Ou, X., Tomatis, M., Lan, Y., Jiao, Y., Chen, Y., Guo, Z., Gao, X., Wu, T., Wu, C., Shi, K., Azapagic, A. & Fan, X., 29 Jun 2022, In: Chemical Engineering Science. 255, 13 p., 117669.

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A stochastic overlap network model of electrical properties for conductive weft yarn composites and their experimental study

Jiang, M., Cong, X., Yi, X., Liu, X. & Rudd, C., 5 Jan 2022, In: Composites Science and Technology. 217, 109075.

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High sensitivity and broad linearity range pressure sensor based on hierarchical in-situ filling porous structure

Xu, J., Li, H., Yin, Y., Li, X., Cao, J., Feng, H., Bao, W., Tan, H., Xiao, F. & Zhu, G., Dec 2022, In: npj Flexible Electronics. 6, 1, 62.

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26 Citations (Scopus)

Influence of burner geometry on atomization of coal water slurry in an entrained-flow gasifier

Wu, X., Guo, Q., Gong, Y., Liu, J., Luo, X., Wu, T. & Yu, G., 16 Jan 2022, In: Chemical Engineering Science. 247, 117088.

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38 Citations (Scopus)

MoS₂ quantum dots based MoS₂/HKUST-1 composites for the highly efficient catalytic oxidation of elementary mercury

Zhang, M., Yang, G., Liu, S., Yu, J., Li, H., Zhang, L., Chen, Y., Guo, R. & Wu, T., Jun 2022, In: Journal of Environmental Sciences. 116, p. 163-174 12 p.

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Numerical study on the effects of homogeneous reactions on the composition distributions of syngas in radiant syngas cooler

Wang, B., Qiu, J., Guo, Q., Luo, X., Gong, Y., Xu, J. & Yu, G., 25 Jun 2022, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 210, 118307.

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Power Generation by Flat-Tube Solid Oxide Fuel Cells with Enhanced Internal Reforming of Methanol

Sang, J., Li, Y., Yang, J., Wu, T., Luo, X., Chi, B., Guan, W., Xu, J. & Singhal, S. C., 16 May 2022, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 10, 19, p. 6276-6288 13 p.

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Triboelectric nanogenerator based on direct image lithography and surface fluorination for biomechanical energy harvesting and self-powered sterilization

Feng, H., Li, H., Xu, J., Yin, Y., Cao, J., Yu, R., Wang, B., Li, R. & Zhu, G., Jul 2022, In: Nano Energy. 98, 107279.

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Ultra-robust stretchable electrode for e-skin: In situ assembly using a nanofiber scaffold and liquid metal to mimic water-to-net interaction

Cao, J., Liang, F., Li, H., Li, X., Fan, Y., Hu, C., Yu, J., Xu, J., Yin, Y., Li, F., Xu, D., Feng, H., Yang, H., Liu, Y., Chen, X., Zhu, G. & Li, R. W., 5 Mar 2022, In: InfoMat. 4, 4, e12302.

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Utilization of steel slag as a highly efficient absorbent for SO₂ removal at coal-fired power stations

Li, H., Guo, R., Chen, Y., Yang, G. & Wu, T., Oct 2022, In: Environmental Advances. 9, 100276.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

2021

All-Fabric Ultrathin Capacitive Sensor with High Pressure Sensitivity and Broad Detection Range for Electronic Skin

Yu, P., Li, X., Li, H., Fan, Y., Cao, J., Wang, H., Guo, Z., Zhao, X., Wang, Z. & Zhu, G., 26 May 2021, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 13, 20, p. 24062-24069 8 p.

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Cu-ZrO₂ catalysts with highly dispersed Cu nanoclusters derived from ZrO₂@ HKUST-1 composites for the enhanced CO₂ hydrogenation to methanol

Yu, J., Liu, S., Mu, X., Yang, G., Luo, X., Lester, E. & Wu, T., 1 Sept 2021, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 419, 129656.

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DFT simulation-based screening of single transition metals supported on g-C₃N₄ for the catalytic oxidation of Hg⁰

Liu, S., Xu, M., Chen, Y., Yu, J., Pang, C. & Wu, T., 1 Dec 2021, In: Fuel. 305, 121456.

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Differentiation of Multiple Mechanical Stimuli by a Flexible Sensor Using a Dual-Interdigital-Electrode Layout for Bodily Kinesthetic Identification

Li, X., Cao, J., Li, H., Yu, P., Fan, Y., Xiao, Y., Yin, Y., Zhao, X., Wang, Z. L. & Zhu, G., 9 Jun 2021, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 13, 22, p. 26394-26403 10 p.

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Effect of Silane Coupling Agent on the Properties of Recycled Carbon Fibers Reinforced Bio-based Epoxy Composites

Zhu, C., Li, S., Cong, X., Rudd, C. & Liu, X., Jul 2021, In: Fibers and Polymers. 22, 7, p. 1976-1985 10 p.

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Effects of aggregate packing optimization and cement paste volume on the properties of natural and recycled aggregate concrete

Jiang, Y., Liu, S., Li, B., He, J. & Hernandez, A. G., 27 May 2021, In: Structural Concrete. 23, 4, p. 2260-2273 14 p.

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Facile Fabrication of Flexible Pressure Sensor with Programmable Lattice Structure

Yin, Y., Li, H. Y., Xu, J., Zhang, C., Liang, F., Li, X., Jiang, Y., Cao, J. W., Feng, H. F., Mao, J. N., Qin, L., Kang, Y. F. & Zhu, G., 3 Mar 2021, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 13, 8, p. 10388-10396 9 p.

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Novel two-stage fluidized bed-plasma gasification integrated with SOFC and chemical looping combustion for the high efficiency power generation from MSW: A thermodynamic investigation

Jiang, P., Mahmud Parvez, A., Meng, Y., Dong, X., Xu, M., Luo, X., Shi, K. & Wu, T., 15 May 2021, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 236, 114066.

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Utilisation of dewatered extracted soil in concrete blocks produced with Portland cement or alkali-activated slag: Engineering properties and sustainability

Luo, W., Liu, S., Jiang, Y., Guan, X., Hu, Y., Hu, D. & Li, B., Dec 2021, In: Case Studies in Construction Materials. 15, e00760.

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2020

Charge Distribution and Stability of SiO₂ Nanoarray Electret

Liang, F., Li, H. Y., Wang, Y., Kuang, S. Y., Fan, Y. J., Wang, Z. L. & Zhu, G., 1 Feb 2020, In: ChemNanoMat. 6, 2, p. 212-217 6 p.

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Closing the active carbon cycle: Regeneration of spent activated carbon from a wastewater treatment facility for resource optimization

Oladejo, J., Shi, K., Chen, Y., Luo, X., Gang, Y. & Wu, T., Apr 2020, In: Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification. 150, 107878.

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Comparative study of the gasification of coal and its macerals and prediction of the synergistic effects under typical entrained-bed pulverized coal gasification conditions

Jiang, P., Guo, D., Luo, X., Xu, M. & Wu, T., Mar 2020, In: Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Transactions of the ASME. 142, 3, 032203.

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Development of highly electrically conductive composites for aeronautical applications utilizing bi-functional composite interleaves

Hu, D., Yi, X., Jiang, M., Li, G., Cong, X., Liu, X. & Rudd, C., Mar 2020, In: Aerospace Science and Technology. 98, 105669.

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DFT study of the oxidation of Hg⁰ by O₂ on an Mn-doped buckled g-C₃N₄ catalyst

Liu, S., Xu, M., Chen, Y., Mu, X., Yu, J., Yang, G., Luo, X., Jiang, P. & Wu, T., 21 Jul 2020, (Published Online) In: Current Applied Physics. 40, p. 83-89 7 p.

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Electret-induced electric field assisted luminescence modulation for interactive visualized sensing in a non-contact mode

Wang, H. L., Su, L., Li, H. Y., Wang, Z. L. & Zhu, G., Apr 2020, In: Materials Horizons. 7, 4, p. 1144-1149 6 p.

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Highly conductive, stretchable, and breathable epidermal electrode based on hierarchically interactive nano-network

Fan, Y. J., Yu, P. T., Liang, F., Li, X., Li, H. Y., Liu, L., Cao, J. W., Zhao, X. J., Wang, Z. L. & Zhu, G., 14 Aug 2020, In: Nanoscale. 12, 30, p. 16053-16062 10 p.

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Kinetic and thermodynamic investigations of CO₂ gasification of coal chars prepared via conventional and microwave pyrolysis

Jiang, P., Meng, Y., Lu, Z., Xu, L., Yang, G., Luo, X., Shi, K. & Wu, T., 1 Sept 2020, In: International Journal of Coal Science and Technology. 7, 3, p. 422-432 11 p.

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Kinetic study of the pyrolysis of microalgae under nitrogen and CO₂ atmosphere

Hong, Y., Xie, C., Chen, W., Luo, X., Shi, K. & Wu, T., Jan 2020, In: Renewable Energy. 145, p. 2159-2168 10 p.

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Large-Area Integrated Triboelectric Sensor Array for Wireless Static and Dynamic Pressure Detection and Mapping

Wang, H. L., Kuang, S. Y., Li, H. Y., Wang, Z. L. & Zhu, G., 1 Jan 2020, In: Small. 16, 2, 1906352.

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Mechanistic and Experimental Study of the Formation of MoS₂/HKUST-1 Core-Shell Composites on MoS₂ Quantum Dots with an Enhanced CO₂ Adsorption Capacity

Mu, X., Liu, S., Chen, Y., Cheang, U. K., George, M. W. & Wu, T., 1 Apr 2020, In: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 59, 13, p. 5808-5817 10 p.

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Production of H₂-Rich Syngas From Lignocellulosic Biomass Using Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis Coupled With Activated Carbon Enabled Reforming

Shi, K., Yan, J., Menéndez, J. A., Luo, X., Yang, G., Chen, Y., Lester, E. & Wu, T., 24 Jan 2020, In: Frontiers in Chemistry. 8, 3.

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Shakedown of asphalt pavements considering temperature effect

Liu, S., Wang, J., Yu, H. S., Wanatowski, D., Thom, N. & Grenfell, J., 28 Aug 2020, In: International Journal of Pavement Engineering. 23, 5, p. 1-12 12 p.

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Stretchable shape-adaptive liquid-solid interface nanogenerator enabled by in-situ charged nanocomposite membrane

Liang, F., Zhao, X. J., Li, H. Y., Fan, Y. J., Cao, J. W., Wang, Z. L. & Zhu, G., Mar 2020, In: Nano Energy. 69, 104414.

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