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Professor Mizi Fan
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Howell Building 245

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Fu, Z., Corker, J., Madyan, OA., Chen, H. and Fan, M. (2025) 'A versatile integrated approach modelling heat transfer of natural perlite vacuum insulation panels'. Applied Thermal Engineering, 276. pp. 126881 - 126881. ISSN: 1359-4311

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Shi, J., Liu, M., Zhou, Z., Fan, M., Wu, Y., Yang, J. and et al. (2025) 'Analysis of diffusion behavior of waste edible oil and aged asphalt at room temperature'. Gongneng Cailiao Journal of Functional Materials, 56 (5). pp. 5199 - 5206. ISSN: 1001-9731

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Al-Zu'bi, M. and Fan, M. (2025) 'Nanocellulose Technologies: Production, Functionalization, and Applications in Medicine and Pharmaceuticals - A Review'. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part B Applied Biomaterials, 113 (5). pp. 1 - 16. ISSN: 1552-4973

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Suwan, T., Fan, M., Wong, HS., Jitsangiam, P., Hansapinyo, C. and Chindaprasirt, P. (2025) 'Influence of ammonia-contaminated fly ash from selective catalytic reduction process on the properties of Portland-fly ash blended cement and geopolymer composites'. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 22. pp. 1 - 14. ISSN: 2214-5095 Open Access Link

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Zhao, W., Deng, J., Li, M., Du, G., Fan, M., Gao, H. and et al. (2025) 'Rational synthesis of sea urchin-like NiCo-LDH/tannin carbon microsphere composites using microwave hydrothermal technique for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitor'. Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 8 (2). pp. 1 - 15. ISSN: 2522-0128 Open Access Link

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Liu, Z., Fu, Y., Gao, S., Yang, H., Shi, Z., Wang, D., et al. (2025) 'Effects of hydrogen bond acceptor with benzyl group in deep eutectic solvents on pretreatment performance of bamboo residue'. Renewable Energy, 246. pp. 122891 - 122891. ISSN: 0960-1481

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Abdallah, S., Rees, DWA., Hilal, AA., Fan, M., Ghaffar, SH. and Ali, HA. (2025) 'Pull-out behaviour of inclined straight and hooked-end fibres in normal and high strength concretes'. Construction and Building Materials, 471. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 0950-0618

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Xia, Y., Zan, H., Deng, S., Zhou, Y. and Fan, M. (2024) 'Fungal and enzymatic pretreatments of bamboo lignocellulose towards high-strength biocomposites: Biological macromolecule/enzyme interaction and bonding enhancement'. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 282 (Pt 5). pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 0141-8130

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Luo, L., Deng, J., Zhang, Q., Lan, Y., Du, G., Fan, M. and et al. (2024) 'Synergistically enhancing the efficient energy storage of B/N co-doped porous carbon with abundant micropores via microwave-induced strategy'. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1010. pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0925-8388

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Mohamed, A., Fan, M., Bertolesi, E., Chen, H., Fu, Z. and Roberts, T. (2024) 'Microbial loading and self-healing in cementitious materials: A review of immobilisation techniques and materials'. Materials and Design, 249. pp. 1 - 14. ISSN: 0264-1275 Open Access Link

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Li, Y., Wu, H., Deng, S., Essawy, H., Brosse, N., Fan, M., et al. (2024) 'Novel hydroxyl-terminated hyperbranched polymer as a synergistic modifier with tannin for preparation of casein-based films with superior performance'. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 278 (Pt 1). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0141-8130

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Lan, Y., Jiang, Z., Li, M., Rao, J., Zeng, Q., Fan, M., et al. (2024) 'Synthesis and electrochemical performance of low cost nitrogen-doped carbon cryogel composites as supercapacitor electrodes'. Journal of Energy Storage, 98. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 2352-152X

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Zhao, W., Zhang, Q., Lan, Y., Yan, W., Zhou, X., Fan, M. and et al. (2024) 'Research progress and prospect of the core materials for vacuum insulation panel'. Huagong Jinzhan/Chemical Industry and Engineering Progress, 43 (7). pp. 3910 - 3922. ISSN: 1000-6613

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Sun, Q., Chen, J., Xu, J., Zhang, Z., Zhu, S., Li, J., et al. (2024) 'Functionalising kapok fibre with lignin to enhance the structural and thermal performance of vacuum insulation panels'. Industrial Crops and Products, 220. pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 0926-6690 Open Access Link

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Zhu, S., Xie, J., Sun, Q., Zhang, Z., Wan, J., Zhou, Z., et al. (2024) 'Recent advances on bast fiber composites: Engineering innovations, applications and perspectives'. Composites Part B: Engineering, 284. pp. 1 - 23. ISSN: 1359-8368 Open Access Link

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Fu, Z., Corker, J. and Fan, M. (2024) 'Integrated Multi-scale Model of Thermal Conductivity for Expanded Perlite Powder Vacuum Insulation Panels', in Franco, L., de Mulatier, C., Paszynski, M., Krzhizhanovskaya, VV., Dongarra, JJ. and Sloot, PMA. (eds.) Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Cham : Springer. , 14836 LNCS. pp. 393 - 407. ISBN 10: 3-031-63775-5. ISBN 13: 978-3-031-63774-2.

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Luo, L., Kong, Q., Zhang, Q., Zhang, J., Fan, M. and Zhao, W. (2024) 'Synergistically coupling of ternary hydrotalcite and Ti3C2Tx-MXene nanosheets boosting electronic transmission in energy storage'. Journal of Power Sources, 613. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 0378-7753

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Al-Zu'bi, M., Fan, M., Bertolesi, E. and Anguilano, L. (2024) 'A review on retrofitting concrete members with near-surface mounted-fiber reinforced polymer composites'. Structural Concrete, 25 (3). pp. 2242 - 2268. ISSN: 1464-4177

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Ni, K., Liu, C., Yang, H., Liu, C., Park, BD., Yu, J., et al. (2024) 'Towards high performance wood composites through interface customization with cellulose-based adhesive'. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 265 (Pt 2). pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 0141-8130

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Al-Zu'bi, M., Fan, M. and Anguilano, L. (2024) 'Near-surface mounted-FRP flexural retrofitting of concrete members using nanomaterial-modified epoxy adhesives'. Journal of Building Engineering, 0 (in press, pre-proof). pp. 108549 - 108549. ISSN: 2352-7102 Open Access Link

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Zhang, Q., Wang, S., Lan, Y., Deng, J., Fan, M., Du, G. and et al. (2024) 'Enhancing supercapacitor electrochemical performance through acetate-ion intercalation in layered nickel–cobalt double hydroxides'. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 660. pp. 597 - 607. ISSN: 0021-9797

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Sivanathan, A., Guo, X., Fu, Z. and Fan, M. (2023) 'Advances in phase change building materials: An overview'. Nanotechnology Reviews, 12 (1). pp. 1 - 52. ISSN: 2191-9089 Open Access Link

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Al-Zu’bi, M., Anguilano, L. and Fan, M. (2023) 'Carbon-Based and Silicon-Based Nanomaterials for Enhanced Structural Adhesives'. Solid State Phenomena, 354. pp. 151 - 159. ISSN: 1012-0394

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Al-Zu'bi, M., Fan, M. and Anguilano, L. (2023) 'Parametric investigation of flexural performance of concrete prisms retrofitted with near-surface mounted FRP bars'. Composites Part C: Open Access, 12 (October 2023). pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 2666-6820 Open Access Link

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Guo, X., Jiang, H., Qiu, C., Lu, T., Wei, R., Fan, M., et al. (2023) 'An energy storage composite using cellulose grafted polyethylene glycol as solid–solid phase change material'. Polymer Composites, 0 (ahead of pront). pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 0272-8397

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Wongpaun, A., Tangchirapat, W., Suwan, T. and Fan, M. (2023) 'Factors affecting compressive strength and expansion due to alkali-silica reaction of fly ash-based alkaline activated mortar'. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 2214-5095 Open Access Link

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Xia, Y., Mohamed, A., Zhou, Y., Zhang, C., Deng, S., Luo, B., et al. (2023) 'Formulation and characterization of environmentally benign chicken feather-based wood preservatives'. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 82 (1). pp. 219 - 229. ISSN: 0018-3768 Open Access Link

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Al-Zu'bi, M., Anguilano, L. and Fan, M. (2023) 'Effect of incorporating carbon- and silicon-based nanomaterials on the physico-chemical properties of a structural epoxy adhesive'. Polymer Testing, 128. pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0142-9418 Open Access Link

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Suwan, T., Wong, HS., Fan, M., Jitsangiam, P., Thongchua, H. and Chindaprasirt, P. (2023) 'Laboratory-grade vs. industrial-grade NaOH as alkaline activator: The properties of coal fly ash based-alkaline activated material for construction'. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19. pp. 1 - 14. ISSN: 2214-5095 Open Access Link

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Sun, Q., Xu, J., Lu, C., Zhu, S., Lin, G., Fan, M., et al. (2023) 'Green and sustainable kapok fibre as novel core materials for vacuum insulations panels'. Applied Energy, 347. pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 0306-2619

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Corker, J., Marques, I., Resalati, S., Okoroafor, T., Maalouf, A., Fu, Z. and et al. (2023) 'Al-rich industrial waste as new alternative of fumed silica for the manufacture of vacuum insulation panels for building energy conservation'. Journal of Cleaner Production, 415. pp. 1 - 16. ISSN: 0959-6526

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Mohamed, A., Zhou, Y., Bertolesi, E., Liu, M., Liao, F. and Fan, M. (2023) 'Factors influencing self-healing mechanisms of cementitious materials: A review'. Construction and Building Materials, 393. pp. 1 - 16. ISSN: 0950-0618 Open Access Link

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Qi, J., Zhang, X., Zhou, Y., Zhang, C., Wen, J., Deng, S., et al. (2023) 'Selectively enzymatic conversion of wood constituents with white and brown rot fungi'. Industrial Crops and Products, 199. pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0926-6690 Open Access Link

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Qi, J., Li, F., Jia, L., Zhang, X., Deng, S., Luo, B., et al. (2023) 'Fungal Selectivity and Biodegradation Effects by White and Brown Rot Fungi for Wood Biomass Pretreatment'. Polymers, 15 (8). pp. 1 - 15. ISSN: 2073-4360 Open Access Link

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Zuo, P., Liu, Z., Zhang, H., Sivanathan, A., Dai, D. and Fan, M. (2023) 'Thermal transformation of bamboo sawdust for its advanced cementitious composites'. Construction and Building Materials, 383. pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 0950-0618 Open Access Link

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Zuo, P., Liu, Z., Zhang, H., Dai, D., Fu, Z., Corker, J. and et al. (2023) 'Formulation and phase change mechanism of Capric acid/Octadecanol binary composite phase change materials'. Energy, 270. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 0360-5442 Open Access Link

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Guo, X., Daka, S., Fan, M., Lin, X. and Sun, W. (2023) 'Reversibly thermochromic wood'. Journal of Materials Science, 58 (5). pp. 2188 - 2197. ISSN: 0022-2461

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Lin, X., Qiu, C., Wang, K., Zhang, Y., Wan, C., Fan, M., et al. (2023) 'Biomimetic bone tissue structure: An ultrastrong thermal energy storage wood'. Chemical Engineering Journal, 457. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 1385-8947

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Zhou, Y., Luo, L., Fan, M., Du, G. and Zhao, W. (2023) 'Preparation and CO2 adsorption properties of tannin modified phenolic based carbon cryogels'. Fuhe Cailiao Xuebao/Acta Materiae Compositae Sinica, 40 (1). pp. 270 - 279. ISSN: 1000-3851

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Deng, S., Liao, J., Wu, H., Cao, M., Fan, M., Essawy, H., et al. (2022) 'Multifunctional modification of biodegradable casein-microcrystalline cellulose composite film with UV-absorbing property using wood bark extract'. Industrial Crops and Products, 192. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 0926-6690

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Li, A., Xu, D., Li, Y., Wu, S., Madyan, OA., Rao, J. and et al. (2022) 'Binary additives of polyamide epichlorohydrin-nanocellulose for effective valorization of used paper'. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 226. pp. 194 - 201. ISSN: 0141-8130

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Awad, S., Hamouda, T., Midani, M., Katsou, E. and Fan, M. (2022) 'Polylactic Acid (PLA) Reinforced with Date Palm Sheath Fiber Bio-Composites: Evaluation of Fiber Density, Geometry, and Content on the Physical and Mechanical Properties'. Journal of Natural Fibers, 20 (1). pp. 1 - 19. ISSN: 1544-0478 Open Access Link

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Luo, L., Luo, L., Deng, J., Zhou, Y., Fan, M. and Zhao, W. (2022) 'Preparation, Characteristics and Electrochemical Performance of Chinese Fir Bark-based Activated Carbon'. Chemistry and Industry of Forest Products, 42 (5). pp. 37 - 44. ISSN: 0253-2417 Open Access Link

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Luo, L., Zhou, Y., Yan, W., Luo, L., Deng, J., Fan, M. and et al. (2022) 'In-situ one-step synthesis of activated Carbon@MIL-101 (Cr) composites for hydrogen storage'. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47 (93). pp. 39563 - 39571. ISSN: 0360-3199

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Qi, J., Jia, L., Liang, Y., Luo, B., Zhao, R., Zhang, C., et al. (2022) 'Fungi's selectivity in the biodegradation of Dendrocalamus sinicus decayed by white and brown rot fungi'. Industrial Crops and Products, 188. pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 0926-6690

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Dong, X., Zhang, Q., Lan, Y., Zeng, Q., Fan, M., Chen, L. and et al. (2022) 'Preparation and characterization of vacuum insulation panels with hybrid composite core materials of bamboo and glass fiber'. Industrial Crops and Products, 188. pp. 1 - 7. ISSN: 0926-6690

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Ahmad, H., Anguilano, L. and Fan, M. (2022) 'Microstructural architecture and mechanical properties of empowered cellulose-based aerogel composites via TEMPO-free oxidation'. Carbohydrate Polymers, 298. pp. 1 - 8. ISSN: 0144-8617 Open Access Link

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Chen, X., Guo, X., Lin, X., Fan, M. and Sun, W. (2022) 'pH-responsive wood-based phase change material for thermal energy storage building material application'. Journal of Materials Science, 57 (28). pp. 13515 - 13526. ISSN: 0022-2461

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Fu, Z., Corker, J., Papathanasiou, T., Wang, Y., Zhou, Y., Madyan, OA., et al. (2022) 'Critical review on the thermal conductivity modelling of silica aerogel composites'. Journal of Building Engineering, 57. pp. 1 - 26. ISSN: 2352-7102 Open Access Link

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Awad, S., Ghaffar, SH., Hamouda, T., Midani, M., Katsou, E. and Fan, M. (2022) 'Critical evaluation of date palm sheath fibre characteristics as a reinforcement for developing sustainable cementitious composites from waste materials'. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14 (5). pp. 6887 - 6902. ISSN: 2190-6815 Open Access Link

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