2020

  • X. M. Wang, P. K. Hou*, J. H. Yu, X. M. Zhou, & X. Cheng*. The effects of silica fume on C3A hydration. Construction and Building Materials, 250, 118766. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118766

  • M. X. Chen, B. Liu, L. B. Li, L. D. Cao, Y. B. Huang, S. D. Wang, P. Q. Zhao, L. C. Lu*, & X. Cheng*. (2020). Rheological parameters, thixotropy and creep of 3D-printed calcium sulfoaluminate cement composites modified by bentonite. Composites Part B, 186, 107821. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2020.107821

  • P. K. Hou*, J. Shi, S. Prabakar, X. Cheng*, K. J. Wang, X. M. Zhou, & S. P. Shah. (2020). Effects of mixing sequences of nanosilica on the hydration and hardening properties of cement-based materials. Construction and Building Materials, 263, 120226. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120226

  • G. L. Chen, X. J. Lin*, J. N. Li, S. F. Huang, & X. Cheng*. (2020). Core-satellite ultra-small hybrid Ni@BT nanoparticles: A new route to enhanced energy storage capability of PVDF based nanocomposites. Applied Surface Science, 513, 145877. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.145877

  • J. B. Wang, Y. Cheng, L. W. Yuan, D. Y. Xu, P. Du, P. K. Hou, Z. H. Zhou*, X. Cheng*, S. Liu, & Y. G. Wang. (2020). Effect of nano-silica on chemical and volume shrinkage of cement-based composites. Construction and Building Materials, 247, 118529. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118529

  • Z. L. Zhou, N. Xie*, X. Cheng*, L. C. Feng, P. K. Hou, S. F. Huang, & Z. H. Zhou. (2020). Electrical properties of low dosage carbon nanofiber/cement composite: Percolation behavior and polarization effect. Cement and Concrete Composites, 109, 103539. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103539

  • F. Guan, Z. W. Dang, S. F. Huang, J. R. Wang, I. Milisavljevic, D. Carloni, X. Cheng*, & Y. Q. Wu*. (2020). LaCr1-xFexO3 (0≤x≤0.7): A novel NTC ceramic with high stability. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 40(15), 5597-5601. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2020.05.081

  • S. D. Wang*, W. L. Zhang, S. X. Zhang, L. C. Lu, & X. Cheng*. (2020). Variation of resistance to chloride penetration of iron-rich phosphoaluminate cement with admixture materials subjected to NaCl environment. Construction and Building Materials, 231, 117165. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117165

  • P. P. Lv, C. H. Yang*, J. Qian, H. T. Wu, S. F. Huang, X. Cheng*, & Z. X. Cheng*. (2020). Flexible lead-free perovskite oxide multilayer film capacitor based on (Na0.8K0.2)0.5Bi0.5TiO3/Ba0.5Sr0.5(Ti0.97Mn0.03)O3 for high-performance dielectric energy storage. Advanced Energy Materials, 10(14), 1904229. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201904229

  • T. R. Muzenda, P. K. Hou*, S. Kawashima*, T. B. Sui, & X. Cheng*. (2020). The role of limestone and calcined clay on the rheological properties of LC3. Cement and Concrete Composites, 107, 103516. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103516

  • 2019

  • J. B. Wang, H. X. Xu, D. Y. Xu, P. Du, Z. H. Zhou, L. W. Yuan, & X. Cheng*. (2019). Accelerated carbonation of hardened cement pastes: Influence of porosity. Construction and Building Materials, 225, 159-169. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.07.088

  • W. L. Zhang, S. D. Wang, S. S. Li, L. C. Lu, & X. Cheng*. (2019). Effect of BaO on the calcination and hydration characteristic of CA. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 136(4), 1481-1488. doi: 10.1007/s10973-018-7795-5

  • Y. K. Lou, Z. M. Ye, S. X. Wang, S. X. Liu, & X. Cheng*. (2019). Influence of synthesis methods on ettringite dehydration. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 135(4), 2031-2038. doi: 10.1007/s10973-018-7391-8

  • P. K. Hou, Z.H. Guo, Q. F. Li, X. F. Zhang, J. X. Liu, S. Y. Yang, X. Cheng*, Rajesh Kumar, B. Srinivasaraonaik, L. P. Singh. (2019). Comparison study on the sulfate attack resistivity of cement-based materials modified with nanoSiO2 and normal SCMs: Pore structure and phase composition. Construction and Building Materials, 228, 116764. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.116764

  • F. Guan, X. J. Lin, H. Dai, J. R. Wang, X. Cheng*, & S. F. Huang. (2019). LaMn(1-x)TixO(3)-NiMn2O4(0<=x<=0.7): A composite NTC ceramic with controllable electrical property and high stability. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 39(8), 2692-2696. doi: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2019.03.003

  • W. L. Zhang, S. D. Wang, P. Q. Zhao, L. C. Lu, & X. Cheng*. (2019). Effect of the optimized triple mixing method on the ITZ microstructure and performance of recycled aggregate concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 203, 601-607. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.071

  • P. Y. Zhang, S. X. Zhang, S. D. Wang, H. Liu, L. C. Lu, & X. Cheng*. (2019). Effect of BaO on mineral structure and hydration behavior of phosphoaluminate cement. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 136(6), 2319-2326. doi: 10.1007/s10973-018-7890-7

  • ​​J. B. Wang, P. Du, Z. H. Zhou, D. Y. Xu, N. Xie, & X. Cheng*. (2019). Effect of nano-silica on hydration, microstructure of alkali-activated slag. Construction and Building Materials, 220, 110-118. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.05.158

  • H. H. Liu, P. Q. Zhao, L. C. Lu, S. D. Wang, M. X. Chen, & X. Cheng*. (2019). Effect of Composition on Waterproofing Property of Silicone Modified Polyacrylate Emulsion-Sulphoaluminate Cement Composite Coating: Optimization by Response Surface Methodology​. Journal Of Inorganic And Organometallic Polymers And Materials, 29(2), 429-435. doi: 10.1007/s10904-018-1013-6

  • ​P. Du, Y. Yao, L. Wang, D. Y. Xu, Z. H. Zhou, J. Sun, & X. Cheng*. (2019). Using strain to evaluate influence of air content on frost resistance of concrete. Cold Regions Science And Technology, 157, 21-29. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2018.09.012

  • 2018

  • R. Li, P. K. Hou, N. Xie, Z. M. Ye, X. Cheng*, & S. P. Shah. (2018). Design of SiO2/PMHS hybrid nanocomposite for surface treatment of cement-based materials. Cement and Concrete Composites, 87, 89-97. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2017.12.008

  • C. C. Jiang, S. F. Huang, G. Z. Li, X. Z. Zhang, & X. Cheng*. (2018). Formation of closed-pore foam ceramic from granite scraps. Ceramics International, 44(3), 3469-3471. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.10.180

  • X. L. Lu, Z. M. Ye, S. X. Wang, P. Du, C. H. Li, & X. Cheng*. (2018). Study on the preparation and properties of belite-ye'elimite-alite cement. Construction and Building Materials, 182, 399-405. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.06.143

  • C. C. Gong, X. M. Zhou, L. Ji, W. Y. Dai, L. C. Lu, & X. Cheng*. (2018). Effects of limestone powders on pore structure and physiological characteristics of planting concrete with sulfoaluminate cement. Construction and Building Materials, 162, 314-320. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.10.012

  • P. P. Lv, S. F. Huang, X. Cheng*, C. H. Yang, & Q. Yao. (2018). Effect of donor W and acceptor Ni codoping at Ti site on the structure and electrical properties of Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 thin film. Ceramics International, 44(13), 15236-15242. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.05.165

  • D. Wang, P. K. Hou, P. Yang, & X. Cheng*. (2018). BiOBr@SiO2 flower-like nanospheres chemically-bonded on cement-based materials for photocatalysis. Applied Surface Science, 430, 539-548. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.07.202

  • J. B. Wang, F. S. Li, Z. H. Zhou, P. Du, D. Y. Xu, N. Xie, X. Cheng*, Y. Liu. (2018). Effect of zeolite on waste based alkali-activated inorganic binder efflorescence. Construction and Building Materials, 158, 683-690. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.10.065

  • S. D. Wang, B. Liu, P. Q. Zhao, L. C. Lu, & X. Cheng*. (2018). Effect of early-strength-enhancing agents on setting time and early mechanical strength of belite-barium calcium sulfoaluminate cement. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 131(3), 2337-2343. doi: 10.1007/s10973-017-6837-8

  • S. J. Xu, N. Xie, X. Cheng*, S. F. Huang, L. C. Feng, P. K. Hou, & Y. Z. Zhu. (2018). Environmental resistance of cement concrete modified with low dosage nano particles. Construction and Building Materials, 164, 535-553. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.12.188

  • P. Q. Zhao, H. Wang, S. D. Wang, P. Du, L. C. Lu, & X. Cheng*. (2018). Assessment of Nano-TiO2 Enhanced Performance for Photocatalytic Polymer-Sulphoaluminate Cement Composite Coating. Journal Of Inorganic And Organometallic Polymers And Materials, 28(6), 2439-2446. doi: 10.1007/s10904-018-0923-7

  • 2017

  • D. Wang, P. Yang, P. K. Hou, L. N. Zhang, X. Z. Zhang, Z. H. Zhou, Xin Cheng*. (2017). Cement-based composites endowed with novel functions through controlling interface microstructure from Fe3O4@SiO2 nanoparticles. Cement and Concrete Composites, 80, 268-276. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2017.03.017

  • Y. M. Cai, P. K. Hou, X. Cheng*, P. Du, & Z. M. Ye. (2017). The effects of nanoSiO2 on the properties of fresh and hardened cement-based materials through its dispersion with silica fume. Construction and Building Materials, 148, 770-780. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.091

  • K. Ding, X. Zhang, J. P. Li, P. Yang, & X. Cheng*. (2017). Phase and morphology evolution of ultrathin Co(OH)2 nanosheets towards supercapacitor application. Crystengcomm, 19(38), 5780-5786. doi: https://doi.org/10.1039.C1037CE01130J.

  • P. Du, D. Y. Xu, S. F. Huang, & X. Cheng*. (2017). Assessment of corrosion of reinforcing steel bars in concrete using embedded piezoelectric transducers based on ultrasonic wave. Construction and Building Materials, 151, 925-930. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.06.153

  • B. Geng, D. Y. Xu, S. L. Yi, G. P. Gao, H. C. Xu, & X. Cheng*. (2017). Design and properties 1-3 multi-element piezoelectric composite with low crosstalk effects. Ceramics International, 43(17), 15167-15172. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.08.047

  • P. K. Hou, Y. M. Cai, X. Cheng*, X. Z. Zhang, Z. H. Zhou, Z. M. Ye, S. P. Shah. (2017). Effects of the hydration reactivity of ultrafine magnesium oxide on cement-based materials. Magazine of Concrete Research, 69(22), 1135-1145. doi: 10.1680/jmacr.16.00212

  • K. Ding, P. Yang, & X. Cheng*. (2017). Surface Treatment of Cement-Based Materials Using SiO2 Nanoparticles Towards Enhanced Water Absorption Property. Journal of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, 17(3), 2067-2071. doi: https://doi.org/ 10.1166/jnn.2017.13018

  • L. B. Li, M. X. Chen, X. M. Zhou, L. C. Lu, Y. L. Li, C. C. Gong, & X. Cheng*. (2017). A case of water absorption and water/fertilizer retention performance of super absorbent polymer modified sulphoaluminate cementitious materials. Construction and Building Materials, 150, 538-546. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.219

  • X. L. Lu, Z. M. Ye, L. N. Zhang, P. K. Hou, & X. Cheng*. (2017). The influence of ethanol-diisopropanolamine on the hydration and mechanical properties of Portland cement. Construction and Building Materials, 135, 484-489. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.12.191

  • D. Wang, P. K. Hou, L. N. Zhang, P. Yang, & X. Cheng*. (2017). Photocatalytic and hydrophobic activity of cement-based materials from benzyl-terminated-TiO2 spheres with core-shell structures. Construction and Building Materials, 148, 176-183. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.038

  • 2016

  • D. Wang, P. Yang, P. K. Hou, L. N. Zhang, Z. H. Zhou, & X. Cheng*. (2016). Effect of SiO2 oligomers on water absorption of cementitious materials. Cement and Concrete Research, 87, 22-30. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2016.05.005

  • Y. M. Cai, P. K. Hou, C. Duan, R. Zhang, Z. H. Zhou, Cheng Xin*, & S. P. Shah. (2016). The use of tetraethyl orthosilicate silane (TEOS) for surface-treatment of hardened cement-based materials: A comparison study with normal treatment agents. Construction & Building Materials, 117, 144-151. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.05.028

  • K. Ding, X. Zhang, P. Yang, & X. Cheng*. (2016). A precursor-derived morphology-controlled synthesis method for mesoporous Co3O4 nanostructures towards supercapacitor application. Crystengcomm, 18(42), 8253-8261. doi: https://doi.org/10.1039/c6ce01921h

  • D. Y. Xu, X. Cheng*, & S. F. Huang. (2016). Investigation on fabrication and property of acoustic gradient composites. Composites Science and Technology, 122, 90-96. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2015.11.024

  • P. K. Hou, R. Zhang, Y. M. Cai, X. Cheng*, & S. P. Shah. (2016). In situ Ca(OH)2 consumption of TEOS on the surface of hardened cement-based materials and its improving effects on the Ca-leaching and sulfate-attack resistivity. Construction and Building Materials, 113, 890-896. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.03.155

  • S. F. Huang, F. Gao, Q. G. Li, & X. Cheng*. (2016). AlON phase formation in hot-pressing sintering Al2O3/AlN composites and their oxidation behavior. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 685, 309-315. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.05.236

  • Q. G. Li, Z. Wang, X. Cheng*, & H. M. Wen. (2016). In-situ growth and characterization of SiC fibers during Si vapor infiltration process without catalysis. Ceramics International, 42(13), 15107-15112. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2016.06.112

  • D. Y. Xu, P. Du, J. X. Wang, P. K. Hou, S. F. Huang, & X. Cheng*. (2016). Design and properties of Gaussian-type 1-3 piezoelectric composites. Composite Structures, 140, 213-216. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2015.12.042

  • Z. H. Xu, Z. H. Zhou, P. Du, & X. Cheng. (2016). Effects of nano-silica on hydration properties of tricalcium silicate. Construction and Building Materials, 125, 1169-1177. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.09.003

  • M. L. Liu, Z. H. Zhou, X. Z. Zhang, X. Z. Yang, & X. Cheng. (2016). The synergistic effect of nano-silica with blast furnace slag in cement based materials. Construction and Building Materials, 126, 624-631. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.09.078

  • 2015

  • P. K. Hou, X. Cheng*, J. S. Qian, R. Zhang, W. Cao, & S. P. Shah. (2015). Characteristics of surface-treatment of nano-SiO2 on the transport properties of hardened cement pastes with different water-to-cement ratios. Cement and Concrete Composites, 55, 26-33. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2014.07.022

  • D. Y. Xu, X. Cheng*, & S. F. Huang. (2015). Investigation of inorganic fillers on properties of 2-2 connectivity cement/polymer based piezoelectric composites. Construction and Building Materials, 94, 678-683. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.07.090

  • Q. G. Li, Z. Wang, C. Wu, & X. Cheng*. (2015). Microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminum nitride co-doped with cerium oxide via hot-pressing sintering. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 640, 275-279. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2015.03.235

  • D. Y. Xu, X. Cheng*, H. D. Geng, F. Lu, & S. F. Huang. (2015). Design, fabrication and properties of 1-3 piezoelectric ceramic composites with varied piezoelectric phase distribution. Ceramics International, 41(8), 9433-9442. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2015.03.324

  • Y. Y. Li, Q. G. Li, Z. Wang, S. F. Huang, & X. Cheng*. (2015). Fabrication and crack propagation behaviour of laminated ZrC–SiC composites. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 647, 1-6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2015.08.042

  • D. Y. Xu, X. Cheng*, X. J. Guo , & S. F. Huang. (2015). Design, fabrication and property investigation of cement/polymer based 1-3 connectivity piezo-damping composites. Construction and Building Materials, 84, 219-223. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.03.043

  • M. Y. Sun, Q. G. Li, S. F. Huang, & X. Cheng*. (2015). Fabrication and properties of Cfiber/Si3N4 composite by vacuum hot-pressing sintering. Ceramics International, 41(4), 6084-6088. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2014.12.097

  • D. Y. Xu, S. Banerjee, Y. B. Wang, S. F. Huang, & X. Cheng*. (2015). Temperature and loading effects of embedded smart piezoelectric sensor for health monitoring of concrete structures. Construction and Building Materials, 76, 187-193. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.11.067

  • R. Zhang, X. Cheng*, P. K. Hou, & Z. M. Ye. (2015). Influences of nano-TiO2 on the properties of cement-based materials: Hydration and drying shrinkage. Construction and Building Materials, 81, 35-41. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.02.003

  • D. Y. Xu, X. Cheng*, S. Banerjee, & S. F. Huang. (2015). Dielectric and electromechanical properties of modified cement/polymer based 1-3 connectivity piezoelectric composites containing inorganic fillers. Composites Science and Technology, 114, 72-78. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2015.04.006

  • Prior

  • P. K. Hou, X. Cheng*, J. S. Qian, & S. P. Shah. (2014). Effects and mechanisms of surface treatment of hardened cement-based materials with colloidal nanoSiO2 and its precursor. Construction and Building Materials, 53, 66-73. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.11.062

  • D. Y. Xu, S. F. Huang, & X. Cheng*. (2014). Electromechanical impedance spectra investigation of impedance-based PZT and cement/polymer based piezoelectric composite sensors. Construction and Building Materials, 65, 543-550. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.05.035

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  • X. Cheng, D. Y. Xu, L. C. Lu, S. F. Huang, & M. H. Jiang. (2010). Performance investigation of 1-3 piezoelectric ceramic–cement composite. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 121(1), 63-69. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2009.12.045

  • S. F. Huang, X. Li, F. T. Liu, J. Chang, D. Y. Xu, & X. Cheng*. (2009). Effect of carbon black on properties of 0-3 piezoelectric ceramic/cement composites. Current Applied Physics, 9(6), 1191-1194. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cap.2009.01.011

  • S. F. Huang, Z. M. Ye, Y. L. Hu, J. Chang, L. C. Lu, & X. Cheng*. (2007). Effect of forming pressures on electric properties of piezoelectric ceramic/sulphoaluminate cement composites. Composites Science and Technology, 67(1), 135-139. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2006.03.035

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