Academic Profile : Faculty

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Assoc Prof Yang En-Hua
Associate Chair (Academic), CEE
Associate Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Journal Articles
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2024
169. Pranav, S, Lahoti, M, Muthukumar, G, Yang, EH (2024) Clinker-free CaO-activated silica fume as a cementitious binder for pavement application. Resources, Conservation & Recycling Advances, 22, 200218.
168. Li, YZ, Li, JX, Yang, EH, Guan, XC (2024) Multiple cracking and strain-hardening criteria of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) with river sand. Cement and Concrete Research, 180, 107511.
167. Mishra, A, Lahoti, M, Khare, S, Yang, EH (2024) Recycling electric arc furnace slag through tailoring of ambient-cured alkali-activated mortar mix using hybrid AHP-GRA and TOPSIS. Journal of Cleaner Production, 452, 142216.
166. Zhao, AQ, Xiao, X, Hu, ZT, Zhu, WP, Yang, JL, Yang, EH (2024) Multifunctional F-doped TiO2 PCM microcapsules for visible-light-driven photocatalysis and latent heat storage. Applied Energy, 359, 122674.
165. Mi, TW, Chen, X, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2024) Quantification of carbonated Mg-based cement pastes by Raman spectroscopy. Cement and Concrete Research, 178, 107454.
164. NguyenDinh, N, Liu, YQ, Qiu, JS, Bawono, AA, He, S, Lechner, B, Yang, EH (2024) Strain-hardening cementitious composites ultra-thin whitetopping (SHCC-PUTW) for rapid asphalt pavement rehabilitation. Construction and Building Materials, 412, 134252.
163. Chen, ZT, Kumar, D, Zhu, WP, Liu, YQ, Yang, EH (2024) Simplified framework for efficient utilization of municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash as construction material via systematic classification and characterization. Construction and Building Materials, 411, 134504.

2023
162. Kumar, D, Mi, TW, Yang, EH (2023) Improving the material sustainability of strain-hardening magnesium-silicate-hydrate composite by incorporating aggregates. Construction and Building Materials, 407, 133576.
161. Pranav, S, Lahoti, M, Muthukumar, G, Yang, EH (2023) A comprehensive review on applications of engineered cementitious composites in pavements, Construction and Building Materials, 409, 134056.
160. Liu, YQ, Kumar, D, Chen, ZT, Yang, EH^ (2023) Qualitative and quantitative characterization of metallic aluminum in municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 180, 712-724.
159. Dong, HL, Xiao, X, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2023) Recovery of ultra-high purity reactive magnesia from reject brine and its comparison with commercial magnesia. Desalination, 566, 116909.
158. Mi, TW, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2023) Passivation of reinforcing steel in reactive MgO cement blended with Portland cement. Cement and Concrete Composites, 143, 105269.
157. Xiao, X, Ho, DSW, Yang, EH (2023) The use of low alkalinity MgO-SiO2 formulation to encapsulate bacteria for self-healing concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 401, 132908.
156. Lei, JW, Kumar, D, Goh, HS, Yang, EH (2023) Synthesizing alkali-activated binder from locally available sedimentary rock as precursors. Cement and Concrete Composites, 143, 105263.
155. Kumar, D, Liu, YQ, Yang, EH (2023) Simplified kinetics model for hydrogen gas generation from metallic aluminum in municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11, 111129.
154. Sonat, C, Kumar, D, Koh, WC, Li, JX, Unluer, C, Yang, EH (2023) Strain hardening magnesium-silicate-hydrate composites with extremely low fiber dosage of 0.5% by volume. Cement and Concrete Composites, 142, 105200.
153. He, S, Chen, Y, Liang, MF, Yang, EH, Schlangen, E (2023) Distribution of porosity surrounding a microfiber in cement paste. Cement and Concrete Composites, 142, 105188.
152. Xiao, X, Unluer, C, Chu, SH, Yang, EH (2023) Single bacteria spore encapsulation through layer-by-layer self-assembly of poly(dimethyldiallyl ammonium chloride) and silica nanoparticles for self-healing concrete. Cement and Concrete Composites, 140, 105105.
151. Liu, YQ, Kumar, D, Lim, KH, Lai, YL, Hu, ZT, Ambikakumari Sanalkumar, KU, Yang, EH (2023) Efficient utilization of municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash for autoclaved aerated concrete formulation. Journal of Building Engineering, 71, 106463.
150. Chu, SH, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2023) Chemical synthesis of magnesium oxide (MgO) from brine towards minimal energy consumption. Desalination, 556, 116594.
149. Mi, TW, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2023) Investigation of the properties of reactive MgO-based cements and their effect on performance. Cement and Concrete Composites, 138, 104984.
148. Meng, D, Unluer, C, Yang, EH, Qian, SZ (2023) Recent advances in magnesium-based materials: CO2 sequestration and utilization, mechanical properties and environmental impact. Cement and Concrete Composites, 138, 104983.
147. Mishra, A, Lahoti, M, Yang, EH (2023) Mitigating environmental impact by development of ambient‑cured EAF slag and fly ash blended geopolymer via mix design optimization. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.
146. Liu, YQ, Kumar, D, Zhu, WP, Chen, ZT, Lim, KH, Lai, YL, Hu, ZT, Yang, EH (2023) Utilization of coarse non-ferrous fraction of incineration bottom ash as aerating agent in autoclaved aerated concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 375, 130906.
145. Xiao, X, Tan, ACY, Unluer, C, Yang, EH (2023) Development of a functionally graded bacteria capsule for self-healing concrete. Cement and Concrete Composites, 136, 104863.
144. Chu, SH, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2023) Development of nanofiber reinforced reactive magnesia-based composites for 3D printing. Construction and Building Materials, 366, 130270.
143. Li, JX, Qiu, JS, Weng J, Yang, EH (2023) Micromechanics of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC): A critical review and new insights. Construction and Building Materials, 362, 129765.
142. Bawono, AA, NguyenDinh, N, Thangaraj, J, Ertsey-Bayer, M, Simon, C, Lechner, B, Freudenstein, S, Yang, EH (2023) Study of tire-pavement noise acoustic performance in resilient road pavement made of strain-hardening cementitious composites. Acoustics, 5(1), 57-71.

2022
141. Meng, D, Unluer, C, Yang, EH, Qian, SZ (2022) Carbon sequestration and utilization in cement-based materials and potential impacts on durability of structural concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 361, 129610.
140. Nguyen, TD, Hoang, T, Yang, EH, Chu, J, Unluer, C (2022) New frontiers in sustainable cements: Improving the performance of carbonated reactive MgO concrete via microbial carbonation process. Construction and Building Materials, 356, 129243.
139. Xiao, X, Unluer, C, Yang, EH (2002) Study on the viability of unprotected bacterial spores directly embedded in a reactive magnesia cement matrix for potential crack healing. Construction and Building Materials, 346, 128424.
138. Akturk, B, Abolfathi, M, Ulukaya, S, Kizilkanat, AB, Hooper, TJN, Gu, L, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2022) Hydration kinetics and performance of sodium carbonate-activated slag-based systems containing reactive MgO and metakaolin under carbonation. Cement and Concrete Composites, 132, 104617.
137. Pranav, S, Lahoti, M, Shan, X, Yang, EH (2022) Economic input-output LCA of precast corundum-blended ECC overlay pavement. Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 184, 106385.
136. Li, YZ, Li, JX, Yang, EH, Guan, XC (2022) Mechanism study of crack propagation in river sand Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC). Cement and Concrete Composites, 128, 104434.
135. Kumar, S, Lei, JW, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2022) Influence of different additives on the rheology and microstructural development of MgO-SiO2 mixes. Composites Part B: Engineering, 235, 109784.
134. An, JL, Yang, EH, Duan, F, Xiang, Y, Yang, JL (2022) Synthesis and characterization of robust SiO2-phase change materials (PCM) microcapsules. ES Materials & Manufacturing, 15, 34-45.

2021
133. Muthu, M, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2021) Effect of graphene oxide on the deterioration of cement pastes exposed to citric and sulfuric acids. Cement and Concrete Composites, 124, 104252.
132. Shan, X, Neo, VZY, Yang, EH (2021) Mobile app-aided design thinking approach to promote upcycling in Singapore. Journal of Cleaner Production, 317, 128502.
131. He, S, Yang, EH (2021) Non-normal distribution of residual flexural strengths of steel fiber reinforced concretes and its impacts on design and conformity assessment. Cement and Concrete Composites, 123, 104207.
130. Li, YZ, Li, JX, Yang, EH, Guan XC (2021) Investigation of matrix cracking properties of engineered cementitious composites (ECCs) incorporating river sands. Cement and Concrete Composites, 123, 104204.
129. Hu, ZT, Reinack, VH, An, JL, Indraneel, Z, Dasari, A, Yang, JL, Yang, EH (2021) Eco-friendly microencapsulated phase change materials with hybrid core materials for thermal energy storage and flame retardancy. Langmuir, 37,6380-6387.
128. Li, Y, Yang, EH, Zhou, A, Liu, TJ (2021) Pore pressure build-up and explosive spalling in concrete at elevated temperature: A review. Construction and Building Materials, 284, 122818.
127. Kumar, S, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2021) Investigation of chloride penetration in carbonated reactive magnesia cement mixes exposed to cyclic wetting-drying. Construction and Building Materials, 284, 122837.
126. He, S, Yang, EH (2021) Strategic strengthening of the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) between microfiber and cement paste matrix with carbon nanofibers (CNFs). Cement and Concrete Composites, 119, 104019.
125. Li, JX, Weng, J, Chen, ZT, Yang, EH (2021) A generic model to determine crack spacing of short and randomly oriented polymeric fiber-reinforced strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCC). Cement and Concrete Composites, 118, 103919.
124. Zhang, X, Wang, PF, Krukin, A, Chen, Q, Gong, XL, Zhang, Z, Yang, EH, Yang JL (2021) Mechanical response of shear thickening fluid filled composite subjected to different strain rates. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 196, 106304.
123. Sonat, C, He, S, Li, JX, Unluer, C, Yang, EH (2021) Strain hardening magnesium-silicate-hydrate composites (SHMSHC) reinforced with short and randomly oriented polyvinyl alcohol microfibers. Cement and Concrete Research, 142, 106354.
122. Chen, ZT, Li, JX, Yang, EH (2021) Development of ultra-lightweight and high strength engineered cementitious composites. Journal of Composites Science, 5, 113.
121. Muthu, M, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2021) Resistance of graphene oxide-modified cement pastes to hydrochloric acid attack. Construction and Building Materials, 273, 121990.
120. Panda, B, Sonat, C, Yang, EH, Tan, MJ, Unluer, C (2021) Use of magnesium-silicate-hydrate (M-S-H) cement mixes in 3D printing applications. Cement and Concrete Composites, 117, 103901.
119. Ruan, SQ, Qiu, JS, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2021) Influence of crack width on the stiffness recovery and self-healing of reactive magnesia-based binders under CO2-H2O conditioning. Construction and Building Materials, 269, 121360.
118. Li, JX, Tay, BWY, Lei, JW, Yang, EH (2021) Experimental investigation of Seebeck effect in metakaolin-based geopolymer. Construction and Building Materials, 272, 121615.
117. Ruan, SQ, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2021) Production of reactive magnesia from desalination reject brine and its use as a binder. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 44, 101383.
116. Lei, JW, Law, WW, Yang EH (2021) Effect of calcium hydroxide on the alkali-silica reaction of alkali-activated slag mortars activated by sodium hydroxide. Construction and Building Materials, 272, 121868.
115. Ambikakumari Sanalkumar, KU, Yang, EH (2021) Self-cleaning performance of nano-TiO2 modified metakaolin-based geopolymers. Cement and Concrete Composites, 115, 103847.
114. Xiao, X, Goh, LX, Unluer, C, Yang, EH (2021) Bacteria-induced internal carbonation of reactive magnesia cement. Construction and Building Materials, 267, 121748.

2020
113. Bawono, AA, Tan, ZH, Hamdany, AH, NguyenDinh, N, Qian, SZ, Lechner, B, Yang, EH (2020) Bright and slip-proof Engineered Cementitious Composites with visible light activated photo-catalysis property for pavement in tunnels. Cement and Concrete Composites, 114, 103788.
112. Shan, X, Ang, WL, Yang, EH (2020) Mobile app-aided risks, attitudes, norms, abilities and self-regulation (RANAS) approach for recycling behavioral change in Singapore. Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 162, 105049.
111. Lei, JW, Fu, JJ, Yang, EH (2020) Alkali-silica reaction resistance and pore solution composition of low-calcium fly ash-based geopolymer concrete. Infrastructures, 5(11), 96.
110. Ruan, SQ, Zhu, WP, Yang, EH, Weng, YW, Unluer, C (2020) Improvement of the performance and microstructural development of alkali-activated slag. Construction and Building Materials, 261, 120017.
109. Shan, X, Yang, EH (2020) Supervised machine learning of thermal comfort under different indoor temperatures using EEG measurements. Energy and Buildings, 225, 110305.
108. Li, Y, Yang, EH, Tan, KH (2020) Flexural behavior of ultra-high performance hybrid fiber reinforced concrete at the ambient and elevated temperature. Construction and Building Materials, 250, 118487.
107. Zhang, X, Wang, PF, Sun, DW, Li, X, An, JL, Yu, TX, Yang, EH, Yang, JL (2020) Dynamic plastic deformation and failure mechanisms of individual microcapsule and its polymeric composites. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 139, 103933.
106. Lu, B, Zhu, WP, Weng, YW, Liu, ZX, Yang, EH, Leong, KF, Tan, MJ, Wong, TN, Qian, SZ (2020) Study of MgO-activated slag as a cementless material for sustainable spray-based 3D printing. Journal of Cleaner Production, 258, 120671.
105. Bhagath Singh, GVP, Sonat, C, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2020) Performance of MgO and MgO-SiO2 systems containing seeds under different curing conditions. Cement and Concrete Composites, 108, 103543.
104. Biswal, BK, Zhu, WP, Yang, EH (2020) Investigation on Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1-driven bioleaching behavior of heavy metals in a novel geopolymer synthesized from municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash. Construction and Building Materials, 241, 118005.
103. Pranav, S, Aggarwal, A, Yang, EH, Sarkar, AK, Singh, AP, Lahoti, M (2020) Alternative materials for wearing course of concrete pavements: A critical review, Construction and Building Materials, 236, 117609.
102. Lahoti, M, Wijaya, SF, Tan, KH, Yang, EH (2020) Tailoring sodium-based fly ash geopolymers with variegated thermal performance. Cement and Concrete Composites, 107, 103507.
101. Muthu, M, Kumar, S, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2020) Degradation of carbonated reactive MgO-based concrete exposed to nitric acid. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 36, 210-219.
100. Kumar, S, Sonat, C, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2020) Performance of reactive magnesia cement formulations containing fly ash and ground granulated blast-furnace slag. Construction and Building Materials, 232, 117275.

2019
99. Dong, HL, Unluer, C, Yang, EH, Jin, F, Al-Tabbaa, A (2019) Microstructure and carbon storage capacity of hydrated magnesium carbonates synthesized from different sources and conditions. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 34, 353-361.
98. Chen, ZT, Qin, X, Thaw, KPP, Yang, EH (2019) Effect of passive confinement provided from Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) cover on corrosion of steel reinforcement. Indian Concrete Journal, 93(12), 10-18.
97. Ambikakumari Sanalkumar, KU, Lahoti, M, Yang, EH (2019) Investigating the potential reactivity of fly ash for geopolymerization. Construction and Building Materials, 225, 283-291.
96. Bawono, AA, Lechner, B, Yang, EH (2019) Skid resistance and surface water drainage performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites for pavement applications. Cement and Concrete Composites, 104, 103387.
95. Li, JX, Weng, J, Yang, EH (2019) Stochastic model of tensile behavior of strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCCs). Cement and Concrete Research, 124, 105856.
94. Lahoti, M, Tan, KH, Yang, EH, (2019) A critical review of geopolymer properties for structural fire-resistance applications. Construction and Building Materials, 221, 514-526.
93. Zhu, WP, Teoh, PJ, Liu, YQ, Chen, ZT, Yang, EH (2019) Strategic utilization of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash for the synthesis of lightweight aerated alkali-activated materials. Journal of Cleaner Production, 235, 603-612.
92. Qiu, JS, He, S, Yang, EH (2019) Autogenous healing and its enhancement of interface between micro polymeric fiber and hydraulic cement matrix. Cement and Concrete Research, 124, 105830.
91. He, S, Li, Z, Yang, EH (2019) Quantitative characterization of anisotropic properties of the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) between microfiber and cement paste. Cement and Concrete Research, 122, 136-146.
90. Shan, X, Yang, EH, Zhou, J, Chang, VWC (2019) Neural-signal electroencephalogram (EEG) methods to improve human-building interaction under different indoor air quality. Energy and Buildings, 197, 188-195.
89. Luo, HW, Cheng, Y, He, DQ, Yang, EH (2019) Review of leaching behavior of municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) ash. Science of the Total Environment, 668, 90-103.
88. Chen, ZT, Yang, EH (2019) Microstructural investigation of steel corrosion in strain hardening cementitious composite (SHCC). Construction and Building Materials, 211, 185-198.
87. Li, Y, Yang, EH, Tan, KH (2019) Effects of heating followed by water quenching on strength and microstructure of ultra-high performance concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 207, 403-411.
86. Zhu, WP, Chen, X, Struble, LJ, Yang, EH (2019) Quantitative characterization of aluminosilicate gels in alkali-activated incineration bottom ash through sequential chemical extractions and deconvoluted nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. Cement and Concrete Composites, 99, 175-180.
85. Biswal, BK, Chen, ZT, Yang, EH (2019) Hydrothermal process reduced Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1-driven bioleaching of heavy metals in a novel aerated concrete synthesized using municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash. Chemical Engineering Journal, 360, 1082-1091.
84. Zhu, WP, Chen, X, Struble, LJ, Yang, EH (2019) Synthesis of high strength binders from alkali activation of glass materials from municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash. Journal of Cleaner Production, 212, 261-269.
83. Li, Y, Zhang, Y, Yang, EH, Tan, KH (2019) Effects of geometry and fraction of polypropylene fibers on permeability of ultra-high performance concrete after heat exposure. Cement and Concrete Research, 116, 168-178.
82. Li, Y, Tan, KH, Yang, EH (2019) Synergistic effects of hybrid polypropylene and steel fibers on explosive spalling prevention of ultra-high performance concrete at elevated temperature. Cement and Concrete Composites, 96, 174-181.
81. Luo, HW, He, DQ, Zhu, WP, Wu, YC, Chen, ZT, Yang, EH (2019) Humic acid-induced formation of tobermorite upon hydrothermal treatment with municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash and its application for efficient removal of Cu(II) ions. Waste Management, 84, 83-90.
80. Qiu, JS, Ruan, SQ, Unluer, C, Yang EH (2019) Autogenous healing of fiber-reinforced reactive magnesia-based tensile strain-hardening composites. Cement and Concrete Research, 115, 401-413.
79. Zhang, X, Zhang, H, Wang, PF, Chen, Q, Li, X, Zhou, YJ, Gong, XL, Zhang, Z, Yang, EH, Yang, JL (2019) Optimization of shear thickening fluid encapsulation technique and dynamic response of encapsulated capsules and polymeric composite. Composites Science and Technology, 170, 165-173.
78. Ruan, SQ, Qiu JS, Weng, YW, Yang, Y, Yang, EH, Chu, J, Unluer, C (2019) The use of microbial induced carbonate precipitation in healing cracks within reactive magnesia cement-based blends. Cement and Concrete Research, 115, 176-188.

2018
77. Shan, X, Melina, AN, Yang, EH (2018) Impact of indoor environmental quality on students’ wellbeing and performance in educational building through life cycle costing perspective. Journal of Cleaner Production, 204, 298-309.
76. Luo, HW, Law, WW, Wu, YC, Zhu, WP, Yang, EH (2018) Hydrothermal synthesis of needle-like nanocrystalline zeolites from metakaolin and their applications for efficient removal of organic pollutants and heavy metals. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 272, 8-15.
75. Lee, SW, Tan, KH, Yang, EH (2018) Behaviour of interior reinforced concrete beam-column sub-assemblages with Engineered Cementitious Composites. Magazine of Concrete Research, 70(24), IF 1280-1296.
74. Qiu, JS, Aw-Yong WL, Yang, EH (2018) Effect of self-healing on fatigue of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECCs). Cement and Concrete Composites, 94, 145-152.
73. Dong, HL, Yang, EH, Unluer, C, Jin, F, Al-Tabbaa, A (2018) Investigation of the properties of MgO recovered from reject brine obtained from desalination plants. Journal of Cleaner Production, 196, 100-108.
72. Lahoti, M, Wong, KK, Tan, KH, Yang, EH (2018) Effect of alkali cation type on strength endurance of fly ash geopolymers subject to high temperature exposure. Materials and Design, 154, 8-19.
71. Liu, YQ, Sidhu, KS, Chen, ZT, Yang, EH (2018) Alkali-treated incineration bottom ash as supplementary cementitious materials. Construction and Building Materials, 179, 371-378.
70. Li, JX, Yang, EH (2018) Probabilistic-based assessment for tensile strain-hardening potential of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites, Cement and Concrete Composites, 91, 108-117.
69. Zhu, WP, Chen, X, Struble, LJ, Yang, EH (2018) Characterization of calcium-containing phases in alkali-activated municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash binder through chemical extraction and deconvoluted Fourier transform infrared spectra. Journal of Cleaner Production, 192, 782-789.
68. Biswal, BK, Jadhav, UU, Madhaiyan, M, Ji, LH, Yang, EH, Cao, B (2018) Biological leaching and chemical precipitation methods for recovery of Co and Li from spent lithium-ion batteries. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 6 (9), 12343-12352.
67. Hu, ZT, Liang, YN, Zhao, J, Zhang, YD, Yang, EH, Chen, JM, Lim, TT (2018) Ultra-effective integrated technologies for water disinfection with a novel 0D-2D-3D nanostructured rGO-AgNP/Bi2Fe4O9 composite. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 227, 548-556.
66. Ruan, SQ, Qiu, JS, Yang, EH, Unluer, C. (2018) Fiber-reinforced reactive magnesia-based tensile strain-hardening composites, Cement and Concrete Composites, 89, 52-61.
65. Zhang, X, Wang, PF, Sun, DW, Li, X, Yu, TX, Yang, EH, Yang, JL (2018) Rate dependent behaviors of nickel-based microcapsules. Applied Physics Letters, 112(22), 221905.
64. Li, Y, Tan, KH, Yang, EH (2018) Influence of aggregate size and inclusion of polypropylene and steel fibers on the hot permeability of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) at elevated temperature. Construction and Building Materials, 169, 629-637.
63. Zhao, AQ, An, JL, Yang JL, Yang EH (2018) Microencapsulated phase change materials with composite titania-polyurea (TiO2-PUA) shell. Applied Energy, 215, 468-478.
62. Lahoti, M, Wong, KK, Yang, EH, Tan, KH (2018) Effects of Si/Al molar ratio on strength endurance and volume stability of metakaolin geopolymers subject to elevated temperature, Ceramics International, 44, 5726-5734.
61. Jadhav, UU, Lahoti, M, Chen, ZT, Qiu, JS, Cao, B, Yang, EH (2018) Viability of bacterial spores and crack healing in bacteria-containing geopolymer. Construction and Building Materials, 169, 716-723.
60. Dong, HL, Unluer, C, Yang, EH, Al-Tabbaa, A (2018) Recovery of reactive MgO from reject brine via the addition of NaOH, Desalination, 429, 88-95.
59. Jadhav, UU, Biswal, B, Chen, ZT, Yang, EH, Hocheng, H (2018) Leaching of metals from incineration bottom ash using organic acid. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 4(1), 115-125.
58. Zhu, WP, Rao, XH, Liu, YQ, Yang, EH (2018) Lightweight aerated metakaolin-based geopolymer incorporating municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash as gas-forming agent, Journal of Cleaner Production, 177, 775-781.
57. Shan, X, Yang, EH, Zhou, J, Chang, WC (2018) Human-building interaction under various indoor temperatures through neural-signal electroencephalogram (EEG) methods. Building and Environment, 129, 46-53.
56. Chen, ZT, Zhang, GH, Yang, EH (2018) Study of steel corrosion in strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCC) via electrochemical techniques, Electrochimica Acta, 261, 402-411.
55. Hu, ZT, Oh, WD, Liu, YQ, Yang, EH, Lim, TT (2018) Controllable mullite bismuth ferrite micro/nanostructures with multifarious catalytic activities for switchable/hybrid catalytic degradation processes. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 509, 502-514.

2017
54. Nematollahi, B, Qiu, JS, Yang, EH, Sanjayan, J (2017) Microscale investigation of fiber-matrix interface properties of strain-hardening geopolymer composite. Ceramics International, 43(17), 15616-15625. [
53. Chen, ZT, Yang, EH (2017) Early age hydration of blended cement with different size fractions of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash. Construction and Building Materials, 156, 880-890.
52. Ruan, SQ, Liu, JW, Yang, EH, Unluer, C (2017) Performance and microstructure of calcined dolomite and reactive magnesia-based concrete samples. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 29(12), 0417236.
51. Lahoti, M, Wong, KK, Tan, KH, Yang, EH (2017) Use of alkali-silica reactive sedimentary rock powder as a resource to produce high strength geopolymer binder. Construction and Building Materials, 155, 381-388.
50. Shan, X, Zhou, J, Chang, VWC, Yang, EH (2017) Life cycle assessment of adoption of local recycled aggregates and green concrete in Singapore perspective. Journal of Cleaner Production, 164, 918-926.
49. Lahoti, M, Narang, P, Tan, KH, Yang, EH (2017) Mix design factors and strength prediction of metakaolin-based geopolymer. Ceramics International, 43, 11433-11441.
48. Zhang, H, Zhang, X, Chen, Q, Li, X, Wang, PF, Yang, EH, Duan, F, Gong, XL, Zhang, Z, Yang, JL (2017) Encapsulation of shear thickening fluid as easy-to-apply impact resistant material. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5, 22472-22479.
47. Luo, HW, Wu, YC, Zhao, AQ, Kumar, A, Liu, YQ, Cao, B, Yang, EH (2017) Hydrothermally synthesized porous materials from municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash and their interfacial interactions with chloroaromatic compounds. Journal of Cleaner Production, 162, 411-419.
46. Qiu, JS, Lim, XN, Yang, EH (2017) Fatigue-induced in-situ strength deterioration of micro-polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber in cement matrix. Cement and Concrete Composites, 82, 128-136.
45. Liu, YQ, Leong, BS, Hu, ZT, Yang, EH (2017) Autoclaved aerated concrete incorporating waste aluminum dust as foaming agent. Construction and Building Materials, 148, 140-147.
44. Kumarasamy, K, An, JL, Yang, JL, Yang, EH (2017) Novel CFD-based numerical schemes for conduction dominant encapsulated phase change materials (EPCM) with temperature hysteresis for thermal energy storage applications. Energy, 132, 31-40.
43. Li, JX, Dong, ZL, Yang, EH (2017) Strain hardening cementitious composites incorporating high volumes of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. Construction and Building Materials, 146, 183-191.
42. Zingre, KT, Yang, EH, Wan, MP (2017) Dynamic thermal performance of inclined double-skin roof: Modeling and experimental investigation. Energy, 133, 900-912.
41. He, S, Qiu, JS, Li, JX, Yang, EH (2017) Strain hardening ultra-high performance concrete (SHUHPC) incorporating CNF-coated polyethylene fibers. Cement and Concrete Research, 98, 50-60.
40. Nematollahi, B, Qiu, JS, Yang, EH, Sanjayan, J (2017) Micromechanics constitutive modelling and optimization of strain hardening geopolymer composite, Ceramics International, 43(8), 5999-6007.
39. Dong, HL, Unluer, C, Yang, EH, Al-Tabbaa, A (2017) Synthesis of reactive MgO from reject brine via the addition of NH4OH, Hydrometallurgy, 169, 165-172.
38. Qiu, JS, Yang, EH (2017) Micromechanics-based investigation of fatigue deterioration of engineered cementitious composite (ECC), Cement and Concrete Research, 95, 65-74.
37. Nematollahi, B, Sanjayan, J, Qiu, JS, Yang, EH (2017) High ductile behavior of a polyethylene fiber-reinforced one-part geopolymer composite: A micromechanics-based investigation, Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 17(3), 555-563.
36. Li, JX, Yang, EH (2017) Macroscopic and microstructural properties of Engineered Cementitious Composites incorporating recycled concrete fines. Cement and Concrete Composites, 78, 33-42.
35. Lei, JW, Kumarasamy, K, Zingre, KT, Yang, JL, Wan MP, Yang, EH (2017) Cool colored coating and phase change materials as complementary cooling strategies for building cooling load reduction in tropics. Applied Energy, 190, 57-63.
34. Nematollahi, B, Sanjayan, J, Qiu, JS, Yang, EH (2017) Micromechanics-based investigation of a sustainable ambient temperature cured one-part strain hardening geopolymer composite. Construction and Building Materials, 131, 552-563.

2016
33. Qiu, JS, Lim XN, Yang, EH (2016) Fatigue-induced deterioration of the interface between micro-polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber and cement matrix. Cement and Concrete Research, 90, 127-136.
32. Qiu, JS, Yang, EH (2016) A micromechanics-based fatigue dependent fiber-bridging constitutive model. Cement and Concrete Research, 90, 117-126.
31. Li, SW, Kang, SB, Tan, KH, Yang, EH (2016) Experimental and analytical investigation on bond-slip behaviour of deformed bars embedded in Engineered Cementitious Composites. Construction and Building Materials, 127, 494-503.
30. Qiu, JS, Tan, HS, Yang, EH (2016) Coupled effects of crack width, slag content, and conditioning alkalinity on autogenous healing of Engineered Cementitious Composites. Cement and Concrete Composites, 73, 203-212.
29. Chen, ZT, Lim, JLG, Yang, EH (2016) Ultra high performance cement-based composites incorporating low dosage of plasma synthesized carbon nanotubes. Materials and Design, 108, 479-487.
28. Zhang, X, Wang, PF, Zhou, YH, Li, XT, Yang, EH, Yue, TX, Yang, JL (2016) The effect of strain rate and filler volume fraction on the mechanical properties of hollow glass microsphere modified polymer. Composites Part B: Engineering, 101, 53-63.
27. Song, YM, Li, BL, Yang, EH, Liu, YQ, Chen, ZT (2016) Gas generation from incinerator bottom ash: Potential aerating agent for lightweight concrete production. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 28(7), 04016030.
26. Shan, X, Zhou, J, Chang, WC, Yang, EH (2016) Comparing mixing and displacement ventilation in tutorial rooms: students' thermal comfort, sick building syndromes, and short-term performance. Building and Environment, 102, 128-137.
25. Chen, ZT, Liu, YQ, Zhu, WP, Yang, EH (2016) Incinerator bottom ash (IBA) aerated geopolymer. Construction and Building Materials, 112, 1025-1031.
24. Liu, YQ, Zhu, WP, Yang, EH (2016) Alkali-activated ground granulated blast-furnace slag incorporating Incinerator fly ash as a potential binder. Construction and Building Materials, 112, 1005-1012.
23. Qiu, JS, Yang, EH (2016) Effects of microbial carbonate precipitation on transport properties of fiber cement composites. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 28(5), 04015204.
22. Kumarasamy, K, An, JL, Yang, JL, Yang, EH (2016) Numerical techniques to model conduction dominant phase change systems: A CFD approach and validation with DSC curve. Energy and Buildings, 118, 240-248.
21. Zhang, X, Wang, PF, Neo, HS, Lim, GH, Malcolm, AA, Yang EH, Yang, JL (2016) Design of glass fiber reinforced plastics modified with CNT and pre-stretching fabric for potential sports instruments. Materials and Design, 92, 621-631.
20. Lei, JW, Yang, JL, Yang, EH (2016) Energy performance of building envelopes integrated with phase change materials for cooling load reduction in tropical Singapore. Applied Energy, 162, 207-217.

2015
19. Zhao, AQ, Yang, JL, Yang, EH (2015) Self-cleaning Engineered Cementitious Composites. Cement and Concrete Composites, 64, 74-83.
18. Tan, KH, Yang, EH, Kang, SB, Wahyudi TY (2015) Mechanical behaviour of Engineered Cementitious Composites under quasi-static and high strain rate applications. Advanced Materials Research, 1129, 10-18.
17. Kang, SB, Tan, KH, Yang, EH (2015) Progressive collapse resistance of precast beam-column sub-assemblages with Engineered Cementitious Composites. Engineering Structures, 98, 186-200.
16. Yang, EH, Liu, YQ, Chen, ZT (2015) Environmental Sustainability through recycling incineration bottom ash for the production of autoclaved aerated concrete. Key Engineering Materials, 650, 51-70.
15. Song, YM, Li, BL, Yang, EH, Liu, YQ, Tian, D (2015) Feasibility study on utilization of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash as aerating agent for the production of autoclaved aerated concrete. Cement and Concrete Composites, 56, 51-58.

2014
14. Chen, ZT, Yang, EH, Yang, YZ, Yao, Y (2014) Latex-modified Engineered Cementitious Composites (L-ECC). JCI Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, 12, 510-519.
13. Yang, EH, Garcez, E, Li, VC (2014) Micromechanics-based optimization of pigmentable strain-hardening cementitious composites. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 26(7), 04014017.
12. Qiu, JS, Tng, DQS, Yang, EH (2014) Surface treatment of recycled concrete aggregates through microbial carbonate precipitation. Construction and Building Materials, 57, 144-150.
11. Yang, EH, Li, VC (2014) Strain-rate effects on the tensile behavior of strain-hardening cementitious composites. Construction and Building Materials, 52, 96-104.
10. Yang, EH, Li, VC (2012) Tailoring Engineered Cementitious Composites for impact resistance. Cement and Concrete Research, 42(8), 1066-1071.

Before 2013
9. Yang, EH, Garcez, E, Li, VC (2012) Development of pigmentable Engineered Cementitious Composites for architectural elements through integrated structures and materials design. Materials and Structures, 45(3), 425-432.
8. Yang, YZ, Yang, EH, Li, VC (2011) Autogenous healing of Engineered Cementitious Composites at early age. Cement and Concrete Research, 41(2), 176-183.
7. Yang, EH, Li, VC (2010) Strain-hardening fiber cement optimization and component tailoring by means of a micromechanical model. Construction and Building Materials, 24(2), 130-139.
6. Yang, EH, Sahmaran, M, Yang, YZ, Li, VC (2009) Rheological control in production of Engineered Cementitious Composites. ACI Materials Journal, 106(4), 357-366.
5. Yang, YZ, Lepech, M, Yang, EH, Li, VC (2009) Autogenous healing of Engineered Cementitious Composites under wet-dry cycles. Cement and Concrete Research, 39(5), 382-390.
4. Yang, EH, Wang, SX, Yang, YZ, Li, VC (2008) Fiber-bridging constitutive law of Engineered Cementitious Composites. JCI Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, 6(1), 181-193.
3. Yang, EH, Yang, YZ, Li, VC (2007) Use of high volumes of fly ash to improve ECC mechanical properties and material greenness. ACI Materials Journal, 104(6), 620-628.
2. Yang, YZ, Lepech, M, Yang, EH, Li, VC (2007) Self-healing of Engineered Cementitious Composites at simulated summer conditions. Rare Metals, 26, 267-273.
1. Yang, EH, Li, VC (2007) Numerical study on steady-state cracking of composites. Composites Science and Technology, 67(2), 151-156.
Book Chapters
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3. Biswal, BK, Jadhav, UU, Patil, D, Yang, EH (2022) Physicochemical and biological methods for treatment of municipal solid waste incineration ash to reduce its potential adverse impacts on groundwater. In: M Kumar et al (eds) Contaminants of Emerging Concerns and Reigning Removal Technologies (1st ed). CRC Press, London. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003247869
2. Nguyen, TD, Unluer, C, Yang, EH (2022) Low CO2 reactive magnesia cements and their applications via nano-modification. In: M Şahmaran et al (eds) Recent Advances in Nano-Tailored Multi-Functional Cementitious Composites. Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering, Woodhead Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85229-6.00004-4
1. Li, VC, Yang, EH (2007) Self healing in concrete materials. In: S van der Zwaag (eds) Self Healing Materials. Springer Series in Materials Science, vol 100. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6250-6_8
Keynote Speeches & Editorship of Special Issues
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Keynote Speeches
4. Yang, EH (2018) Recent development and applications of Engineered Cementitious Composites in Singapore. Keynote in the 3rd International Workshop on Engineered Cementitious Composites, Hong Kong, 23-24 Oct 2018.
3. Zhao, AQ, Yang, JL, Yang, EH (2018) Multifunctional robust microcapsules with visible-light-driven photocatalysis and energy storage properties for self-cleaning and energy conservation. Keynote in the 12th International Conference on Ceramic Materials and Components for Energy and Environmental Applications (CMCEE), Singapore, 22-27 Jul 2018.
2. Li, JX, Qiu, JS, Yang, EH (2017) Micromechanical model for SHCC design. Keynote in the 4th International Conference on Strain-Hardening Cement-Based Composites (SHCC 4), Dresden, Germany, 18-20 Sep 2017.
1. Yang, EH, Li, VC (2006) A micromechanical model for fiber cement optimization and component tailoring. Keynote in the 10th International Inorganic-Bonded Fiber Composites Conference (IIBCC 2006), San Paulo, Brazil, 15-18 Nov 2006.

Editorship
2023 to date, Associate Editor, Journal of Sustainable Cement-based Materials
2022 to date, Guest Editor, Engineering Structures, Special Issue on Structural Application of High Performance Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites
2022 to date, Section Editor, Handbook of Cementitious Composites, Section on Sustainable Development of Cementitious Composites
2021 to date, Associate Editor, Frontiers in Built Environment - Construction Materials, Frontiers
2020-2021, Co-guest Editor, Journal of Composites Science, Special Issue on High Performance Cementitious Composites
2013-2014, Guest Editor, Materials, Special Issue on Construction Materials
Other Research Outputs/Projects
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Patents Granted
7. Engineered self-cleaning cementitious composites. Inventors: Yang, EH, Zhao AQ. US patent 10,882,790 B2 (5 Jan 2021).
6. Cementitious composition, cement-based structure, and methods of forming the same. Inventors: Yang, EH, Qiu, JS, Unluer, C, Ruan, SQ. Chinese patent CN 111417606 (14 Jul 2020). Singapore patent 11202002448Y (25 Oct 2021).
5. Synthesis of inorganic SiO2 microcapsules containing phase change materials and applications therein. Inventors: Yang, JL, An, JL, Yang, EH. Singapore patent 11201805020Q (20 Jun 2020)
4. Method of manufacturing a lightweight concrete. Inventors: Yang, EH, Liu, YQ. European patent 3030533 (27 Mar 2019)
3. Waste incinerator ash as aerating agent for the manufacture of lightweight construction materials. Inventors: Yang, EH, Liu, YQ. Singapore patent 11201600821S (24 Nov 2017).
2. Impact resistant strain hardening brittle matrix composites for protective structure. Inventors: Li, VC, Yang, EH. China patent CN 101,855,185 B (21 Aug 2013).
1. Engineered self healing cementitious composites. Inventors: Li, VC, Yang, EH. US patent 7,572,501 (11 Aug 2009).

Patents Filed
8. Calcination free low carbon cement harvested from the ocean. Inventors: Yang, EH, Chu, SH, Unluer, C. Singapore provisional patent application 10202301807R (23 Jun 2023)
7. Self-sensing strain-hardening geopolymer composites with nano coating for structural health monitoring. Inventors: Yang, EH, Ambikakumari Sanalkumar, KU. Singapore provisional patent application 10202301726W (16 Jun 2023)
6. Strain hardening cementitious composites tactile indicators. Inventors: Yang, EH, Liu, YQ, Gu, L. Singapore provisional patent application 10202201489T (16 Feb 2022)
5. Functionally graded bacteria capsules for concrete self-healing. Inventors: Yang, EH, Xiao, X, Unluer, C. PCT application No: PCT/SG2022/050211 (12 April 2022)
4. Strain Hardening Magnesium Silicate Hydrate Composites (SHMSHC). Inventors: Yang, EH, Sonat, C, Unluer, C. Singapore Patent Application 11202303962W (22 May 2023)
3. Carbonation of reactive magnesia cement (RMC)-based systems. Inventors: Yang, EH, Xiao, X. Singapore patent application 10202112756T (16 Nov 2021); US patent application 17/455,203 (16 Nov 2021)
2. A fiber-reinforced brittle matrix composite. Inventors: Yang, EH, He, S. European patent application 18781761.4 (8 October 2019). US patent application publication US 2021/0087110 A1 (25 Mar 2021)
1. Engineered self-cleaning cementitious composites. Inventors: Yang, EH, Zhao AQ. Singapore patent application 11201703554R (2 May 2017).

Technology Disclosures Filed
27. Calcination free low carbon cement harvested from the ocean. Inventors: Yang, EH, Chu SH, Unluer, C. NTU TD 2023-083 (23 Feb 2023)
26. Strain Hardening Cementitious Composites for Rigid Pavement Rehabilitation. Inventors: Yang, EH, Bawono, AA, Liu, YQ, Lechner, B. NTU TD 2023-082 (23 Feb 2023)
25. Self-sensing strain-hardening geopolymer composites with nano coating for structural health monitoring. Inventors: Yang, EH, Ambikakumari Sanalkumar, KU. NTU TD 2023-073 (20 Feb 2023)
24. Strain hardening cementitious composites tactile indicators. Inventors: Yang, EH, Liu, YQ, Gu, L. NTU TD 2022-009 (10 Jan 2022)
23. Inorganic-based cool colored coating for buildings. Inventors: Yang, EH, Zhu, WP, Lei, JW, Shan X. NTU TD 2021-506 (18 Nov 2021)
22. Functionally graded bacteria capsules for concrete self-healing. Inventors: Yang, EH, Xiao, X, Unluer, C. NTU TD 2021-146 (24 Mar 2021)
21. Strain hardening magnesium silicate hydrate composites (SHMSHC). Inventors: Yang, EH, Sonat, C, Unluer, C. NTU TD 2020-188 (11 June 2020).
20. Bacteria-based internal carbonation of reactive magnesia cement (RMC)-based systems. Inventors: Yang, EH, Xiao, X. NTU TD 2020-139 (6 May 2020).
19. Software for micromechanics of ECC. Inventors: Li, VC, Yang, EH, Ranade, R, Ohno, M. UM TD 2019-209 (18 Dec 2018)
18. Strain hardening cementitious composites (SHCC) tensile behavior modeling software. Inventors: Yang, EH, Li, JX. NTU TD 2018-344 (13 Nov 2018).
17. High strength binder synthesized from municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash. Inventors: Yang, EH, Zhu, WP. NTU TD 2018-289 (13 Sep 2018).
16. Polymer based mat (silicon) to create studded surface for precast concrete pavement slab to improve the interface bonding between the precast slab and its underneath layer. Inventors: Nguyen Dinh, N, Bawono, AA, Qiu, JS, Yang, EH, Lechner, B, Ng, KW. NTU TD No. 2018-263 (10 Sep 2018)
15. Engineered self sensing geopolymer. Inventors: Yang, EH, Li, JX. NTU TD 2018-089 (4 Apr 2018).
14. Enhancing fiber/matrix interfacial bond through carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) coating and application therein. Inventors: Yang, EH, He, S. NTU TD TD/069/17 (10 Mar 2017)
13. Durable precast Engineered Cementitious Composites ultra-thin whitetopping (PECCUTW) system for fast road paving. Inventors: Yang, EH, Qiu JS, Lechner, B, Nguyen Dinh, N, Bawono, AA. NTU TD TD/396/16 (17 Feb 2017).
12. Classified incineration bottom ash as aerating agent, calcium and silica ingredients for autoclaved aerated concrete production. Inventors: Yang, EH, Liu, YQ. NTU TD TD/265/16 (29 Aug 2016)
11. Synthesis of multifunctional inorganic TiO2 microcapsules containing phase change materials with photocatalysis under visible light. Inventors: Yang, EH, Zhao, AQ, Yang, JL. NTU TD TD/264/16 (29 Aug 2016)
10. CO2 sequestrating strain hardening reactive magnesium oxide composites. Inventors: Yang, EH, Qiu, JS, Unluer, C, Ruan, SQ. NTU TD TD/021/16 (21 Jan 2016)
9. Method of synthesizing hydrated magnesium carbonates from reject brine through waste CO2 sequestration. Inventors: Yang, EH, Dong, HL*, Unluer, C. NTU TD TD/018/16 (21 Jan 2016).
8. Synthesis of inorganic SiO2 microcapsules containing phase change materials and applications therein. Inventors: Yang, JL, An, JL, Yang, EH. NTU TD TD/224/15 (30 Aug 2015)
7. Aluminum dust as aerating agent for the production of lightweight aerated concrete. Inventors: Yang, EH, Liu, YQ. NTU TD TD/218/15 (25 Aug 2015).
6. Engineered self-cleaning cementitious composites. Inventors: Yang, EH, Zhao, AQ. NTU TD TD/193/14 (18 Jul 2014)
5. Municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (IBA) as gas foaming agent and supplementary cementitious materials for the production of lightweight concretes. Inventors: Yang, EH, Liu, YQ*. NTU TD TD/156/13 (8 Apr 2013)
4. Incineration bottom ash aerated geopolymer concrete. Inventors: Yang, EH, Liu, YQ. NTU TD TD/090/13 (8 Apr 2013)
3. White pigmentable strain hardening brittle matrix composites. Inventors: Li, VC, Yang, EH, Li, M. UM TD 4500 (24 Aug 2009).
2. Impact resistant strain hardening brittle matrix composites for protective structures. Inventors: Li, VC, Yang, EH. UM TD (Sep 2007).
1. Self-healing engineered cementitious composites. Inventors: Li, VC, Yang, EH. UM TD (Apr 2007)
 
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