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Book Chapters

Zhang J; Tian W; Jiao D; Ye H; Qu F; Tsang DCW, 2024, 'High-volume limestone blended cements', in High-Volume Mineral Admixtures in Cementitious Binders: Towards Carbon-Neutral Construction, pp. 69 - 84, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13498-2.00007-9

Qu F; Tsang DCW; Zhang Y; Su Y; Zhang J, 2024, 'High-volume municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) fly ash blended cements', in High-Volume Mineral Admixtures in Cementitious Binders: Towards Carbon-Neutral Construction, pp. 195 - 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13498-2.00015-8

Su Y; Tsang D; Zhu X; Qu F; Chen L, 2024, 'High-volume rice husk ash blended cement', in High-Volume Mineral Admixtures in Cementitious Binders: Towards Carbon-Neutral Construction, pp. 389 - 418, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13498-2.00003-1

Journal articles

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

Lu D; Qu F; Zhao H; Li N; Han S, 2024, 'A targeted approach of using graphene oxide in cement composites', Construction and Building Materials, 456, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139339

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

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

Su Y; Qu F; Meng Y; Xu W; Zhu X; Zhang C; Tsang DCW, 2024, 'Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) modified biochar for low-carbon cementitious materials', Construction and Building Materials, 451, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138644

Lu D; Qu F; Su Y; Cui K, 2024, 'Nano-engineered the interfacial transition zone between recycled fine aggregates and paste with graphene oxide for sustainable cement composites', Cement and Concrete Composites, 154, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105762

Qu B; Zhang P; Han K; Liu T; Gong C; Qu F; Chen H; Li N, 2024, 'Effect of sodium citrate on compressive strength and microstructure of NaOH-activated slag pastes/mortars exposed to high temperatures', Journal of Building Engineering, 91, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109572

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; 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

Xu X; Kong L; Li X; Lei B; Sun B; Li X; Qu F; Pang B; Dong W, 2024, 'Energy conservation and carbon emission reduction of cold recycled petroleum asphalt concrete pavement with cement-stabilized phosphogypsum', Construction and Building Materials, 433, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136696

Meng Y; Zhu X; Zhang Y; Su Y; Qu F; Poon CS; Yan J; Tsang DCW, 2024, 'Valorizing inherent resources from waste streams for in-situ CO2 capture and sequestration in the steel industry', Journal of Cleaner Production, 458, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142486

Su Y; Qu F; Zhang J; Zhang X, 2024, 'A new bacteria-based self-healing system triggered by sulfate ion for cementitious material', Journal of Building Engineering, 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.108886

Xu W; Zhang Y; Li M; Qu F; Poon CS; Zhu X; Tsang DCW, 2024, 'Durability and micromechanical properties of biochar in biochar-cement composites under marine environment', Journal of Cleaner Production, 450, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141842

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

Lu D; Fu C; Jiang X; Chen Z; Qu F; Huo Y; Leng Z; Zhong J, 2024, 'Sustainable microwave-heating healing asphalt concrete incorporating functional aggregates and waste ferrite', Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 129, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2024.104117

Lu D; Jiang X; Qu F; Huo Y, 2024, 'Mitigating sulfate ions migration in concrete: A targeted approach to address recycled concrete aggregate's impact', Journal of Cleaner Production, 442, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141135

Liu X; Chen Z; Lu S; Shi X; Qu F; Cheng D; Wei W; Shon HK; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Persistent free radicals on biochar for its catalytic capability: A review', Water Research, 250, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2023.120999

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

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

Liu J; Wu Y; Qu F; Zhao H; Su Y, 2024, 'Assessment of CO2 Capture in FA/GGBS-Blended Cement Systems: From Cement Paste to Commercial Products', Buildings, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14010154

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

Zhou S; Lu Y; Pan Y; Li J; Qu F; Luo Z; Li W, 2023, 'Flowability prediction of recycled α-hemihydrate gypsum for 3D powder printing under combined effects of different glidants using response surface methodology', Developments in the Built Environment, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2023.100265

Qu F; Zhao H; Wu K; Liu Y; Zhao X; Li W, 2023, 'Phase transformation and microstructure of in-situ concrete after 20-year exposure to harsh mining environment: A case study', Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02287

Lei B; Yu L; Guo Y; Mahmood AH; Qu F; Wang X; Li W, 2023, 'Failure behaviour and damage evolution of multi-recycled aggregate concrete under triaxial compression', Engineering Failure Analysis, 153, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2023.107572

Du T; Chen J; Qu F; Li C; Zhao H; Xie B; Yuan M; Li W, 2022, 'Degradation prediction of recycled aggregate concrete under sulphate wetting–drying cycles using BP neural network', Structures, 46, pp. 1837 - 1850, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.11.035

Dong W; Li W; Guo Y; Sun Z; Qu F; Liang R; Shah SP, 2022, 'Application of intrinsic cement-based sensor for traffic detections of human motion and vehicle speed', Construction and Building Materials, 355, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.129130

Guo Y; Li W; Dong W; Luo Z; Qu F; Yang F; Wang K, 2022, 'Self-sensing performance of cement-based sensor with carbon black and polypropylene fibre subjected to different loading conditions', Journal of Building Engineering, 59, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105003

Du T; Li C; Wang X; Ma L; Qu F; Wang B; Peng J; Li W, 2022, 'Effects of pipe diameter, curing age and exposure temperature on chloride diffusion of concrete with embedded PVC pipe', Journal of Building Engineering, 57, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104957

Qu F; Li W; Guo Y; Zhang S; Zhou JL; Wang K, 2022, 'Chloride-binding capacity of cement-GGBFS-nanosilica composites under seawater chloride-rich environment', Construction and Building Materials, 342, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127890

Li W; Qu F; Dong W; Mishra G; Shah SP, 2022, 'A comprehensive review on self-sensing graphene/cementitious composites: A pathway toward next-generation smart concrete', Construction and Building Materials, 331, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127284

Dong W; Li W; Guo Y; Qu F; Wang K; Sheng D, 2022, 'Piezoresistive performance of hydrophobic cement-based sensors under moisture and chloride-rich environments', Cement and Concrete Composites, 126, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2021.104379

Qu F; Li W; Wang K; Tam VWY; Zhang S, 2021, 'Effects of seawater and undesalted sea sand on the hydration products, mechanical properties and microstructures of cement mortar', Construction and Building Materials, 310, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125229

Qu F; Li W; Wang K; Zhang S; Sheng D, 2021, 'Performance deterioration of fly ash/slag-based geopolymer composites subjected to coupled cyclic preloading and sulfuric acid attack', Journal of Cleaner Production, 321, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128942

Qu F; Li W; Tang Z; Wang K, 2021, 'Property degradation of seawater sea sand cementitious mortar with GGBFS and glass fiber subjected to elevated temperatures', Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 13, pp. 366 - 384, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.04.068

Qu F; Li W; Dong W; Tam VWY; Yu T, 2021, 'Durability deterioration of concrete under marine environment from material to structure: A critical review', Journal of Building Engineering, 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.102074

Xue C; Li W; Qu F; Sun Z; Shah SP, 2020, 'Self-healing efficiency and crack closure of smart cementitious composite with crystalline admixture and structural polyurethane', Construction and Building Materials, 260, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119955

Gomes SDC; Zhou JL; Li W; Qu F, 2020, 'Recycling of raw water treatment sludge in cementitious composites: effects on heat evolution, compressive strength and microstructure', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 161, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.104970

Qu F; Li W; Zeng X; Luo Z; Wang K; Sheng D, 2020, 'Effect of microlimestone on properties of self-consolidating concrete with manufactured sand and mineral admixture', Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 14, pp. 1545 - 1560, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11709-020-0678-4

Qu F; Li W; Tao Z; Castel A; Wang K; Zhao C, 2020, 'High temperature resistance of fly ash/GGBFS-based geopolymer mortar with load-induced damage', Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, 53, pp. 111 - 111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1617/s11527-020-01544-2

Lu ZH; Wang HJ; Qu F; Zhao YG; Li P; Li W, 2020, 'Novel empirical model for predicting residual flexural capacity of corroded steel reinforced concrete beam', Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 14, pp. 888 - 906, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11709-020-0637-0

Li P; Li W; Yu T; Qu F; Tam VWY, 2020, 'Investigation on early-age hydration, mechanical properties and microstructure of seawater sea sand cement mortar', Construction and Building Materials, 249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118776

Dong W; Li W; Lu N; Qu F; Vessalas K; Sheng D, 2019, 'Piezoresistive behaviours of cement-based sensor with carbon black subjected to various temperature and water content', Composites Part B: Engineering, 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107488

Zeng X; Li Y; Ran Y; Yang K; Qu F; Wang P, 2018, 'Deterioration mechanism of CA mortar due to simulated acid rain', Construction and Building Materials, 168, pp. 1008 - 1015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.03.033

Yang K; Qiu X; Qu F; Zeng X; Wang P, 2017, 'Application of XRD and TG-DTG-DTA for Analysis of Content and Components of Asphalt in CA Mortar', Jianzhu Cailiao Xuebao/Journal of Building Materials, 20, pp. 820 - 826, http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1007-9629.2017.05.027

Liang K; Zeng X; Zhou X; Qu F; Wang P, 2017, 'A new model for the electrical conductivity of cement-based material by considering pore size distribution', Magazine of Concrete Research, 69, pp. 1067 - 1078, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jmacr.16.00535

Zeng X; Dai Y; Qu F; Ye Y; Xue Y; Wang Z; Zheng Y, 2017, 'Morphology of Limestone Manufactured Sand Based on Image Processing Technology', Xinan Jiaotong Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University, 52, pp. 69 - 74, http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.0258-2724.2017.01.010

Zeng XH; Xie YJ; Deng DH; Wang P; Qu FL, 2016, 'A study of the dynamic mechanical properties of CRTS i type CA mortar', Construction and Building Materials, 112, pp. 93 - 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.08.024


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