By Associate Professor Wengui Li

Books

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

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 The 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 Transportation Research Record, 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

Lin X; Nguyen QD; Castel A; Deng Z; Li W; Tam VWY, 2025, 'Self-healing of biochar-cement composites with crystalline admixture exposed to sulphate solution and simulated seawater', Journal of Building Engineering, 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111564

Zhan P; Wang J; Yu W; Deng Z; She A; Zuo J; Li W; Xu J, 2025, 'Insights into the hydration kinetics, microstructure and early strength of Portland cement containing synthetic C-S-H/PCE nanocomposites', Cement and Concrete Composites, 157, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105886

Zhou S; Yang D; Zhang Z; Zhang J; Qu F; Punetha P; Li W; Li N, 2025, 'Enhancing autonomous pavement crack detection: Optimizing YOLOv5s algorithm with advanced deep learning techniques', Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 240, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2024.115603

Fan Y; Feng C; Hang Z; Shen L; Li W, 2025, 'Optimal design of electrical conductivity of hybrid multi-dimensional carbon fillers reinforced porous cement-based Composites: Experiment and modelling', Composite Structures, 352, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2024.118714

Lin X; Nguyen QD; Castel A; Pang Y; Deng Z; Shi T; Li W; Tam VWY, 2025, 'Durability of biochar-cementitious composites incorporating crystalline admixture in chloride and sulphate environments', Construction and Building Materials, 458, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139554

Lin X; Nguyen QD; Castel A; Li P; Tam VWY; Li W, 2025, 'Self-healing efficiency of sustainable biochar-cement composites incorporating crystalline admixtures', Construction and Building Materials, 458, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139542

Yang K; Tang Z; Li W; Long Z; He J; Ma G; Li Y; Xiang Y; Xie Y; Long G, 2024, 'A comprehensive review on the toughening technologies of cement-based materials: From multiscale materials to advanced processes', Construction and Building Materials, 456, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139274

Wang X; Guo Y; Tao Z; Shi L; Li W, 2024, 'Self-heating performance of phase change cementitious mortar with hybrid carbon-based nanomaterials', Journal of Energy Storage, 104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.114495

Chen K; Qu F; Sun Z; Shah SP; Li W, 2024, 'Carbon sequestration, performance optimization and environmental impact assessment of functional materials in cementitious composites', Journal of CO2 Utilization, 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2024.102986

Sun C; Li J; Liu Q; Chen K; Li W; Pan F, 2024, 'Compressive performance and damage mechanism of concrete short columns confined by steel wires reinforced 3DPM', Case Studies in Construction Materials, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03457

Wang X; Huang Y; Shi L; Zhang S; Li W, 2024, 'Enhanced thermal performance of phase change mortar using multi-scale carbon-based materials', Journal of Building Engineering, 98, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111259

Dong W; Gao S; Peng S; Shi L; Shah SP; Li W, 2024, 'Graphene reinforced cement-based triboelectric nanogenerator for efficient energy harvesting in civil infrastructure', Nano Energy, 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.110380

Lei B; Kong L; Guo Y; Sun B; Li X; Wu K; Tam VW; Li W, 2024, 'Optimizing decarbonation and sustainability of concrete pavement: A case study', Case Studies in Construction Materials, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03574

Gomes SDC; Nguyen QD; Li W; Castel A, 2024, 'Effects of mix composition on the mechanical, physical and durability properties of alkali-activated calcined clay/slag concrete cured under ambient condition', Construction and Building Materials, 453, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139064

Lu D; Qu F; Zhang C; Guo Y; Luo Z; Xu L; Li W, 2024, 'Innovative approaches, challenges, and future directions for utilizing carbon dioxide in sustainable concrete production', Journal of Building Engineering, 97, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110904

Yang K; Long G; Tang Z; Li W; Ma G; Li C; Xie Y, 2024, 'Enhancing the flexural toughness of UHPC through flexible layer-modified aggregates: A novel interfacial toughening strategy', Cement and Concrete Composites, 154, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105770

Wu Q; Huang Y; Irga P; Kumar P; Li W; Wei W; Shon HK; Lei C; Zhou JL, 2024, 'Synergistic control of urban heat island and urban pollution island effects using green infrastructure', Journal of Environmental Management, 370, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122985

Lu Y; Xu Y; Meng L; Ouyang F; Cheng J; Duan P; Zhu Y; Li W; Zhang Z; Chen M; Huang W, 2024, 'Role of modified calcium montmorillonite and 5 A zeolite in microstructure and efflorescence formation of metakaolin-based geopolymer', Construction and Building Materials, 448, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138258

Sun L; Liu S; Zhao H; Muhammad U; Chen D; Li W, 2024, 'Dynamic performance of fiber-reinforced ultra-high toughness cementitious composites: A comprehensive review from materials to structural applications', Engineering Structures, 317, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.118647

Liu Q; Cheng A; Sun C; Chen K; Wang Y; Li W, 2024, 'Effects of aggregate's type and orientation on stress concentration and crack propagation of modeled concrete applied a shear force', Journal of Building Engineering, 95, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110340

Wang X; Li W; Guo Y; Kashani A; Wang K; Ferrara L; Agudelo I, 2024, 'Corrigendum to “Concrete 3D printing technology for sustainable construction: A review on raw material, concrete type and performance” [Dev. Built. Environ. 17 (2024) 100378] (Developments in the Built Environment (2024) 17, (S2666165924000590), (10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100378))', Developments in the Built Environment, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100442

Deng Z; Mahmood AH; Dong W; Sheng D; Lin X; Li W, 2024, 'Piezoresistive performance of self-sensing bitumen emulsion-cement mortar with multi-walled carbon nanotubes', Cement and Concrete Composites, 153, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105718

Yang K; Tang Z; Li W; Wu H; Ma G; Xiang Y; Xie Y; Long G, 2024, 'A systematic review on the evaluation methods for the flexural toughness of cement-based materials: From classification analysis to case study', Journal of Building Engineering, 93, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109855

Qu F; Su Y; Lu D; Li N; Zeng X; Li W, 2024, 'Anti-cracking and shrinkage performance of sustainable concrete incorporating high-volume natural pozzolans: A case design for high-speed railway concrete slab tracks', Case Studies in Construction Materials, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03207

Lei B; Yang W; Guo Y; Wang X; Xiong Q; Wang K; Li W, 2024, 'Interfacial adhesion between recycled aggregate and asphalt mastic filled with recycled concrete powder', Case Studies in Construction Materials, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02721

Lei B; Li X; Guo Y; Qu F; Zhao C; Tam VWY; Wu V; Li W, 2024, 'Recycling of copper tailing as filler material in asphalt paving mastic: A sustainable solution for mining waste recovery', Case Studies in Construction Materials, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03237

Ke Y; Zhang SS; Jedrzejko MJ; Lin G; Li WG; Nie XF, 2024, 'Strength models of near-surface mounted (NSM) fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) shear-strengthened RC beams based on machine learning approaches', Composite Structures, 337, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2024.118045

Xu Y; Lu Y; Meng L; Cheng J; Ouyang F; Duan P; Li W; Zhang H; Zhu Y; Zhang Z, 2024, 'Performance and heavy metal leaching of porous geopolymer based on solid wastes', Construction and Building Materials, 427, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136186

Wang Y; Xu J; Li W; Dong W, 2024, 'Improved conductive and self-sensing properties of cement concrete by PDMS/NCB-impregnated recycled fine aggregate', Construction and Building Materials, 426, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136229

Chen K; Liu Q; Chen B; Zhang S; Ferrara L; Li W, 2024, 'Effect of raw materials on the performance of 3D printing geopolymer: A review', Journal of Building Engineering, 84, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.108501

Lei B; Yu L; Guo Y; Xue H; Wang X; Zhang Y; Dong W; Dehn F; Li W, 2024, 'Triaxial mechanical behaviours and life cycle assessment of sustainable multi-recycled aggregate concrete', Science of the Total Environment, 923, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171381

Li W; Guo Y; Zhang X; Dong W; Li X; Yu T; Wang K, 2024, 'Development of self-sensing ultra-high-performance concrete using hybrid carbon black and carbon nanofibers', Cement and Concrete Composites, 148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105466

Lin X; Castel A; Deng Z; Dong B; Zhang X; Zhang S; Li W, 2024, 'Effect of crystalline admixtures on shrinkage and alkali-silica reaction of biochar-cementitious composites', Developments in the Built Environment, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100456

Lu D; Qu F; Punetha P; Zeng X; Luo Z; Li W, 2024, 'Graphene oxide nano-engineered recycled aggregate concrete for sustainable construction: A critical review', Developments in the Built Environment, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100444

Zhao H; Li W; Gan Y; Mahmood AH; Zhao X; Wang K, 2024, 'Nano- and Microscopic Investigation on the Strengthening Mechanism of ITZs Using Waste Glass Powder in Modeled Aggregate Concrete', Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-16956

Wang X; Li W; Guo Y; Kashani A; Wang K; Ferrara L; Agudelo I, 2024, 'Concrete 3D printing technology for sustainable construction: A review on raw material, concrete type and performance', Developments in the Built Environment, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100378

Zhao H; Hu Y; Li Y; Wang K; Dehn F; Li W, 2024, 'Triaxial compressive performance of recycled aggregate/glass sand concrete: Experimental study and mechanism analysis', Journal of Cleaner Production, 442, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141006

Li Y; Zhao H; Hu Y; Qu F; Zhu D; Wang K; Li W, 2024, 'Effect of pore water pressure on mechanical performance of recycled aggregate concrete under triaxial compression', Cement and Concrete Composites, 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105402

Liu Q; Cheng S; Sun C; Chen K; Li W; Tam VWY, 2024, 'Steel cable bonding in fresh mortar and 3D printed beam flexural behavior', Automation in Construction, 158, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.105165

Qu F; Zhang Y; Zhu X; Xu W; Poon CS; Li W; Tsang DCW, 2024, 'Roles of wood waste biochar for chloride immobilization in GGBS-blended cement composites', Construction and Building Materials, 411, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.134389

Zhan P; Wang J; Zhao H; Li W; Shah SP; Xu J, 2024, 'Impact of synthetic C-S-H seeds on early hydration and pore structure evolution of cement pastes: A study by ¹H low-field NMR and path analysis', Cement and Concrete Research, 175, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2023.107376

Chen K; Qu F; Huang Y; Cai J; Wu F; Li W, 2024, 'Advancing photocatalytic concrete technologies in design, performance and application for a sustainable future', Advanced Nanocomposites, 1, pp. 180 - 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.adna.2024.05.002

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