By Associate Professor Wengui Li

Books

Li W; Zhao H; Wang K, 2025, Nanocharacterization of Cementitious Composites: Unveiling Properties at Multiscale, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-2917-6

Li W; Dong W; Shah SP, 2024, Multifunctional Cement-Based Sensors for Intelligent Infrastructure: Design, Fabrication and Application, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781032663685

Book Chapters

Toledo Filho RD; Li W, 2025, 'Mix Proportion Design Method of RAC and Properties of Fresh RA', in Rilem State of the Art Reports, pp. 109 - 159, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84136-1_3

Singh A; Xiao J; Toledo Filho RD; Shah SP; Li W, 2025, 'New Technology to Improve the Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete', in Rilem State of the Art Reports, pp. 41 - 107, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84136-1_2

Luo Z; Guo Y; Zhao C; Wang X; Zhang X; Wu V; Li W, 2024, 'Nano/micro characterization on interfacial transition zones in fly ash–based geopolymer concrete', in Path to Green Concrete Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering, pp. 445 - 475, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-19165-7.00011-3

Nguyen Q; Gomes S; Alnahhal M; Li W; Kim T; Castel A, 2023, 'Testing Geopolymer Concrete Performance in Chloride Environment', in International RILEM Conference on Synergising expertise towards sustainability and robustness of CBMs and concrete structures Volume 2, Springer Link, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33187-9_111

Dong W; Li W; Liebscher M; Mechtcherine V, 2023, 'Development of Self-sensing Cementitious Composites with Improved Water and Chloride Resistance', in Rilem Bookseries, pp. 499 - 508, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33187-9_46

Li W; Dong W; Shah SP, 2022, 'Piezoresistivity of Carbon Black/Cement-Based Sensor Enhanced with Polypropylene Fibre', in Rilem Bookseries, pp. 889 - 899, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83719-8_76

Zhang X; Tang Z; Ke G; Li W, 2021, 'Mechanical properties and durability of sustainable concrete containing various industrial solid wastes', in , pp. 797 - 810, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/03611981211031236

Tang Z; Li W, 2021, 'Utilization of recycled aggregate in geopolymer concrete development: A case study', in Low Carbon Stabilization and Solidification of Hazardous Wastes, pp. 343 - 354, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-824004-5.00015-3

Tang Z; Li WG; Li PR; Shah SP, 2020, 'Durability of Sustainable Construction Materials with Solid Wastes', in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, pp. 3 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7603-0_1

Journal articles

Xu W; Zhang Y; Zhu X; Ye H; Li W; Yoo DY; Maboudian R; Tsang DCW, 2026, 'Investigating the mechanisms of biochar-induced modification of tricalcium aluminate hydration via engineered surface oxygen functional groups', Cement and Concrete Composites, 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2026.106755

Wang Y; Fan Y; Qu F; Guo Y; Luo Z; Wang K; Ye H; Tiwari R; Tang Z; Tsang DCW; Li W, 2026, 'Exploration of low-carbon and sustainable concrete products: Using activated clay as supplementary cementitious materials', Applied Clay Science, 291, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2026.108290

Piao R; Kim SJ; Oh T; Park S; Li W; Yoo DY, 2026, 'Integrated mechanical and thermoelectric properties of nano carbon black-modified ultra-high-performance alkali-activated concrete', Cement and Concrete Composites, 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2026.106682

Chen L; Mai C; Kumar P; Surawski N; Li W; Zhou J; Lei C; Huang Y, 2026, 'Modelling green infrastructure for urban air pollution control: Geometric, physical and chemical considerations', Building and Environment, 301, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2026.114721

Guo Y; Qu F; Wang Y; Kim T; Yoo DY; Peng S; Maruyama I; Li W, 2026, 'Unravelling the hierarchical conductivity-strengthening mechanism in self-sensing concrete with copper tailings and nano carbon black', Cement and Concrete Composites, 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2026.106623

Zhao C; Dong W; Qu F; Tsang DCW; Yu T; Wang K; Li W, 2026, 'Boosting volume energy density in structural energy supercapacitors via highly interconnected porous cement-based electrolytes', Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2026.e01947

Zhao C; Dong W; Li Z; Qu F; Peng S; Chen Y; Yoo DY; Chu D; Tsang DCW; Li W, 2026, 'Development of geopolymer-based electrodes and electrolytes for structural supercapacitors in energy storage', Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2026.e02026

Fan Y; Miao Y; Liu B; Peng S; Chen Y; Chu D; Yoo DY; Tsang DCW; Li W, 2026, 'Multiscale simulations of carbon nanomaterials–reinforced cementitious composites: Mechanical and durability performance', Carbon, 257, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2026.121700

Islam MM; Aziz T; Rahmani A; Katwal U; Li W; Tao Z, 2026, 'Dry co-ball-milled hybrid glass cement for high-volume waste glass mortars', Journal of Building Engineering, 128, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2026.116561

Miao Y; Dong W; Qu F; Fan Y; Ye H; Tian Z; Yoo DY; Tsang DCW; Li W, 2026, 'A comprehensive review on the performance, mechanisms and design of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-enabled self-healing concrete', Journal of Building Engineering, 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2026.116272

Yang A; Li M; Yin T; Li K; Feng Z; Fan J; Dong B; Feng Z; Mei T; Huang J; Cao L; Peng S; Li W; Zheng R; Lin CH; Wei F; Wan T; Chu D; Hu L, 2026, 'Robust Ag@Au Core–Shell Nanowire Networks: Chemical and Thermal Stabilities Under Harsh Conditions for Transparent Conductive Electrodes', Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aesr.70226

Li Z; Chen K; Zhao C; Dong W; Qu F; Yoo DY; Tsang DCW; Chu D; Li W, 2026, 'Thermoelectric and electrothermal cementitious composites enabled by chemically bonded graphene–nanoTiO2 composites', Energy and Buildings, 359, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2026.117352

Dong W; Li Z; Zhang Q; Guo H; Chen Y; Chu D; Li W, 2026, 'Emerging cement-based energy harvesting and storage materials for future net-zero energy buildings and infrastructure', Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 47, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01817

Fan Y; Miao Y; Qu F; Dong W; Zhao H; Chen Y; Tsang DCW; Li W, 2026, 'Carbon nanomaterial–enabled multifunctional concrete for next-generation smart infrastructure: Multiscale modeling and physical mechanism', Carbon, 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2026.121463

Dong W; Zhao C; Gao Z; Zhuo L; Liu G; Zhang J; Peng S; Zhang C; Shah SP; Li W, 2026, 'Assessment of environmental and mechanical factors affecting cement-based triboelectric nanogenerators: Stability and durability', Cement and Concrete Composites, 168, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2026.106489

Deng Z; Nguyen QD; Mahmood AH; Li W; Sheng D, 2026, 'Thermochromic coatings for self-sensing seawater-mixed cementitious sensors: towards multifunctional applications in concrete pavements', Cement and Concrete Composites, 168, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2026.106488

Cheng AJ; Chang W; Cao Z; Sha Z; He S; Chua MX; Jiang B; Qiao Y; Gao Z; Dong W; Li W; Wu L; Chu D; Peng S, 2026, 'Understanding the Roles of Microstructure and Viscoelasticity of Soft Ionic Elastomer for Super-Capacitive Pressure Sensors', Advanced Science, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/advs.202519398

Wang S; Chen X; Cai H; Li W; Zhang SS, 2026, 'Enhanced sulfuric acid resistance of metakaolin-based geopolymers via MgO-induced structural stabilization', Construction and Building Materials, 514, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2026.145592

Prasetyo H; Nguyen QD; Song H; Mahmood AH; Kim T; Li W; Castel A, 2026, 'Influence of crystalline admixtures on the durability of uncracked concrete in chloride environments', Construction and Building Materials, 514, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2026.145505

Fan Y; Feng C; Shen L; Xiao H; Wang S; Liu J; Li W, 2026, 'Engineering graphene and carbon nanotube reinforced cement composites for intelligent pavement as noise-resistant wireless monitoring sensors', Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engappai.2025.113702

Lei B; Liu Y; Sun B; Liang C; Wang Y; Lu D; Li W; Jiang W, 2026, 'Environmental benefits and uncertainty analysis of full-depth reclamation in composite pavement rehabilitation', Transportation Research Part D Transport and Environment, 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2025.105196

Qu F; Zhao H; Wang Q; Wang K; Li W, 2026, 'Mitigating Chloride-Ion Ingress in Cement Composite Using Nanosilica', ACI Materials Journal, 123, pp. 113 - 130, http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/51749257

Qu F; Ren J; Tang L; Liu W; Wang K; Li W, 2026, 'Recycling waste claystone into value-added and eco-friendly cementitious materials for concrete industry decarbonisation', Journal of Cleaner Production, 543, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.147583

Kashani A; Hameed R; Khondoker MTH; Li W; Kim T; Tam VWY, 2026, 'Carbon utilization for low-carbon concrete: Prospects for carbonated steel slag and recycled concrete', Resources Conservation and Recycling, 226, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108698

Piao R; Choi HJ; Kim SJ; Li W; Yoo DY, 2026, 'Development of ultra-high-performance concrete incorporating nanobubble water and steel slag powder: Mechanical and microstructural optimization', Cement and Concrete Composites, 166, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106419

Chen K; Wu P; Zhao C; Scott J; Qu F; Dong W; Li Z; Gu Z; Li W, 2026, 'Graphene–nano/TiO2 as an integrated functional unit: DLS-guided dispersion–structure–performance coupling in cementitious composites', Chemical Engineering Journal, 529, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2026.172697

Zhao H; Gan Y; Wang K; Peng S; Maruyama I; Li W, 2026, 'Nanocharacterisation on the cement paste-recycled lump interface in recycled lump-filled concrete using reverse casting method', Cement and Concrete Composites, 166, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106391

Li Z; Luo Z; Dong W; Qu F; Wang K; Tsang DCW; Li W, 2026, 'Roles of biochar in improving carbon mineralisation and sequestration in sustainable cement–based materials', Cement and Concrete Composites, 166, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106403

Liu D; He H; Dong W; Duan Z; Yuan Z; Li W; Jiang Y; Tai H, 2026, 'Strategies for improving the performances of flexible capacitive pressure sensors: A review', Chemical Engineering Journal, 529, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2026.172646

Xie X; Zhao H; Li W; Jiang X, 2026, 'Synergistic effects of oyster shell powder, rubber particles, and silane coupling agent KH-550 on the mechanical and freeze–thaw performance of concrete', Construction and Building Materials, 506, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.144849

Zhao C; Dong W; Prabowo J; Miao Y; Wu K; Chen Y; Li W, 2026, 'Development of cement-based supercapacitors enabled by graphitic carbon produced from methane pyrolysis', Journal of Building Engineering, 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.114846

Wang Y; Guo Y; Qu F; Liu B; Miao Y; Deng Z; Tiwari R; Li W, 2026, 'Next-generation multifunctional concrete for future intelligent transportation infrastructure: mechanisms, performance, and perspectives', Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure, 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/iti/liag007

Yu L; Lei B; Zhao H; Liang C; Li W, 2026, 'Steel slag asphalt mixtures: a comprehensive analysis of performance enhancement mechanisms and environmental impact benefits', Environment Development and Sustainability, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10668-026-07868-3

Dong W; Cheng AJ; Zhao C; Prabowo J; Peng S; Guo H; Chen Y; Li W, 2025, 'High-performance and humidity-resilient cement-based triboelectric nanogenerators (CBTENGs) via surface functionalisation', Nano Energy, 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2025.111503

Deng Z; Mahmood AH; Nguyen QD; Li W; Sheng D, 2025, 'Piezoresistivity and mechanical performance of self-sensing cement-based sensors under the influence of seawater', Construction and Building Materials, 502, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.144246

Li Z; Chen K; Dong W; Tang J; Shah SP; Li W, 2025, 'Emerging thermoelectric cementitious nanocomposites: Mechanisms, design and performance', Advanced Nanocomposites, 2, pp. 227 - 250, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.adna.2025.09.002

Kong D; Guo Q; Zhang J; Li W; Dong W, 2025, 'Experimental and numerical insights into the degradation mechanism of hybrid fibers-reinforced alkali-activated materials under coupled sulfate attack and dry-wet cycles', Construction and Building Materials, 500, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.144266

Guo Y; Qu F; Dong W; Wang Y; Yoo DY; Maruyama I; Li W, 2025, 'Self-sensing performance of nanoengineered one-part alkali-activated materials-based sensors after exposure to elevated temperature', Cement and Concrete Composites, 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106257

Chen K; Scott J; Qu F; Dong W; Tsang DCW; Li W, 2025, 'Advanced cement-based photocatalytic materials: Strategies for agglomeration control, aging resistance and process optimisation', Journal of Building Engineering, 112, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.113816

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