[HTML][HTML] Biochar as construction materials for achieving carbon neutrality

Y Zhang, M He, L Wang, J Yan, B Ma, X Zhu, YS Ok… - Biochar, 2022 - Springer
Biochar is a waste-derived material that can sequester carbon at a large scale. The
development of low-carbon and sustainable biochar-enhanced construction materials has …

An overview of regenerable wood-based composites: preparation and applications for flame retardancy, enhanced mechanical properties, biomimicry, and …

M Lian, Y Huang, Y Liu, D Jiang, Z Wu, B Li… - … Composites and Hybrid …, 2022 - Springer
With the increasing awareness of environmental protection and demand for smart homes
and high-performance composites, how to reduce the cost and improve their mechanical …

Durability of fibre-reinforced polymer-wood composite members: An overview

M Bazli, M Heitzmann, BV Hernandez - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
This review is focused on the durability aspects of timber structures strengthened with fibre-
reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Although FRP composite enhances the strength and …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of reinforcement ratio on the flexural performance of hybrid FRP reinforced concrete beams

R Qin, A Zhou, D Lau - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) is widely used in concrete structures due to its high tensile
strength and superior corrosion resistance. However, the FRP reinforced concrete (FRPRC) …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the development and applications of sustainable natural fiber composites: A review from a nanoscale perspective

Y Feng, H Hao, H Lu, CL Chow, D Lau - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
As a result of global sustainable development, natural fiber composites (NFCs) have
become increasingly attractive due to their remarkable performance, novel functionality, and …

[HTML][HTML] Nano-engineering of construction materials using molecular dynamics simulations: Prospects and challenges

D Lau, W Jian, Z Yu, D Hui - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
In recent years, research articles involving molecular dynamics simulations of construction
materials have grown significantly in number. The growth reflects an emerging need to …

Topology-controlled thermomechanical properties of diamond nanothread enhanced polymeric materials

XQ Wang, CL Chow, D Lau - Applied Materials Today, 2023 - Elsevier
Among carbon-based nanoadditive for polymeric materials, diamond nanothread (DNT) has
attracted considerable interest due to its exceptional mechanical properties. However, the …

Design rules for enhanced interfacial shear response in functionalized carbon fiber epoxy composites

B Demir, LC Henderson, TR Walsh - ACS applied materials & …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Carbon-fiber reinforced composites are ideal light-weighting candidates to replace
traditional engineering materials. The mechanical performance of these composites results …

Structural performance of FRP confined seawater concrete columns under chloride environment

A Zhou, R Qin, CL Chow, D Lau - Composite Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
To alleviate resource shortage and environmental problems, a combination of fiber
reinforced polymer (FRP) and seawater concrete is an attractive option for replacing …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of shrinkage reducing admixture on new-to-old concrete interface

R Qin, H Hao, T Rousakis, D Lau - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
New-to-old concrete interfaces can be widely seen in the process of repairing or
strengthening concrete structures, such as concrete jacketing and concrete overlay or repair …