By Associate Professor Wengui Li

Journal articles

A H; Li M; Zhu X; Masek O; You S; Li W; Wang XQ; Tsang DCW, 2026, 'Water uptake and release in biochar: Molecular insights and implications for biochar-cement composites', Results in Engineering, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2026.112302

Wang Z; Mai C; Chen J; Chen Y; Wen Z; Li M; Dutt U; Li W; Zhou J; Huang Y, 2026, 'Interpretable intelligent calibration of low-cost sensors of fine particulate matters via a Mixture of Affine Experts (MoAE) framework', Atmospheric Environment, 385, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2026.122358

Xiao J; Zhang Y; Zhang C; Yoo DY; Meng W; Li W; Li Y; Tsang DCW, 2026, 'Activation and soundness control of steel slag for supplementary cementitious material applications', Cement and Concrete Composites, 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2026.106800

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

Dong Q; Zheng Z; Zhang W; Song Z; Li W; Lin W; Shi L, 2026, 'Thermal and power generation performance of transparent and opaque solar PV panels: an experimental study', Energy, 364, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2026.142326

Zhao X; Dong Q; Huang L; Li W; Shi L, 2026, 'Effects of multiple louvers on natural smoke exhaustion of double-skin façades in green buildings', Energy, 363, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2026.142293

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

Dong W; Feng G; Zhao C; Öztürk O; Xi X; Shah SP; Li W, 2026, 'Emerging functionalities in carbon nanomaterials filled cementitious materials: Advances in self-sensing, triboelectric energy harvesting, supercapacitive storage, and electromagnetic shielding', Journal of Building Engineering, 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2026.117270

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; Wu Q; Surawski N; Li W; Zhou J; Lei C; Huang Y, 2026, 'Unevenly distributed trees facilitate horizontal dispersion of traffic pollutants and redistribute pollution hotspots in a real-world street canyon', Journal of Environmental Management, 415, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.130616

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

Guo Y; Peng S; Qu F; Wang K; Zhang S; Li W, 2025, 'Recycling copper tailings to develop in-suit and low-carbon cement-based sensors for health monitoring of mining infrastructure', Chemical Engineering Journal, 522, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.166790

Wang X; Qu F; Shi L; Huang Y; Li Z; Li W, 2025, 'Enhancing thermal regulation and mechanical properties of phase change mortar using carbon nanomaterials', Construction and Building Materials, 494, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.143448

Zhang C; Ren J; Zhang S; Guo Y; Li N; Li W; Qu F, 2025, 'Advanced impact resistance design through 3D-Printed concrete technology: Unleashing the potential of additive manufacturing for protective structures', Journal of Building Engineering, 111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.113533

Piao R; Woo SY; Li W; Yoo DY, 2025, 'Enhancement of mechanical and electrical properties of ultra-high-performance concrete through optimization of steel fiber aspect ratio and multi-walled carbon nanotube dosage', Journal of Building Engineering, 111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.113320

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