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2012

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Kheradmand M., Bragança, L., Ferreira V. M., and Tadeu A., "Thermal mortars: contribution of the incorporation of PCM microcapsules", ASPIC 2012 - 7th Asian Symposium on Polymers in Concrete, pp. 289–296, 2012.

2013

Kheradmand M., Aguiar, J. B., and Azenha M., "Experimental analysis of the thermal performance of plastering mortars comprising hybrid phase change materials for increased energy efficiency in buildings", International Congress Energy and Environment Engineering and Management, pp. 1–4, 2013.

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Kheradmand M., Bragança, L., and Ferreira V. M., "Thermal mortars with incorporation of PCM microcapsules", Restoration of Buildings and Monuments - An International Journal, vol. 19, no. 2/3, pp. 171–177, 2013.

2014

Aguiar, J. B., Cunha S., and Kheradmand M., "Phase Change Materials: Contribute to Sustainable Construction", CLB MCS 2014 - Congresso Luso Brasileiro de Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis, 2014.

Aguiar, J. B., Cunha S., and Kheradmand M., "Phase Change Materials: Contribute to Sustainable Construction ", Congresso Luso-Brasileiro de Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis , vol. 1, pp. 19-28, 2014.

Kheradmand M., Aguiar, J. B., and Azenha M., "Assessment of the thermal performance of plastering mortars within controlled test cells", Congresso Luso-Brasileiro de Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis, pp. 297-304, 2014.

Aguiar, J. B., Camões A., Fangueiro R., Eires R., Cunha S., and Kheradmand M., "Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis", Congresso Luso-Brasileiro de Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis, vol. 1, 2014.

Aguiar, J. B., Camões A., Fangueiro R., Eires R., Cunha S., and Kheradmand M., "Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis", Congresso Luso-Brasileiro de Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis, vol. 2, 2014.

Aguiar, J. B., Camões A., Fangueiro R., Eires R., Cunha S., and Kheradmand M., "Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis", Congresso Luso-Brasileiro de Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis, vol. 3, 2014.

Kheradmand M., Aguiar, J. B., and Azenha M., "Estimation of the specific enthalpy–temperature functions for plastering mortars containing hybrid mixes of phase change materials", International Journal Energy Environmental Engineering, vol. 5, pp. 1-7, doi:10.1007/s40095-014-0081-9, 2014.

Year: 2014 | SJR: Q2

Kheradmand M., Azenha M., Aguiar, J. B., and Krakowiak K. J., "Thermal behavior of cement based plastering mortar containing hybrid microencapsulated phase change materials", Energy and Buildings, vol. 84, pp. 526-536, doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.08.010, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

2015

Aguiar, J. B., Cunha S., and Kheradmand M., "Mortars with Phase Change Materials: Contribute to Sustainable Construction ", Key Engeneering Materials, vol. 634, pp. 3-13, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.3, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Gomes C. J. P., Kheradmand M., Zoorob S., Silva P., Azenha M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Agregados leves impregnados por imersão com materiais de mudança de fase e selagem superficial por molhagem com revestimentos à prova de água", Pedido de patente nº 108276, 2015.

Kheradmand M., Castro-Gomes J. P., Azenha M., Silva P. D., Aguiar, J. B., and Zoorob S. E., "Assessing the feasibility of impregnating phase change materials in lightweight aggregate for development of thermal energy storage systems", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 89, pp. 48-59, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.04.031, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Kheradmand M., Castro-Gomes J. P., Aguiar, J. B., and Azenha M., "AVALIAÇÃO EXPERIMENTAL DE COMPÓSITOS DE AGREGADOS LEVES IMPREGNADOS COM PCM, PARA APLICAÇÃO EM PAVIMENTOS RODOVIÁRIOS", CONPAT 2015, pp. 1-8, 2015.

2016

Kheradmand M., Azenha M., Aguiar, J. B., and Castro-Gomes J. P., "Experimental and numerical studies of hybrid PCM embedded in plastering mortar for enhanced thermal behaviour of buildings", Energy, vol. 94, pp. 250-261, doi:10.1016/j.energy.2015.10.131, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Shafie-khah M., Kheradmand M., Javadi S., Azenha M., Aguiar, J. B., Castro-Gomes J. P., Siano P., and Catalão J., "Optimal behavior of responsive residential demand considering hybrid phase change materials", Applied Energy, vol. 163, pp. 81-92, doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.11.013, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Kheradmand M., Aguiar, J. B., and Azenha M., "Incorporation of hybrid phase change materials in plastering mortars for increased energy efficiency in buildings", Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Civil, pp. 172, 2016.

Kheradmand M., Azenha M., Gomes C. J. P., and Aguiar, J. B., "Energy Saving Potential of Cement-Based Mortar Containing Hybrid Phase Change Materials Applied in Building Envelopes", SCMT4, Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technlogies, pp. 1-10, 2016.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Abdollahnejad Z., Miraldo S., and Kheradmand M., "Alkali-Activated Cement-Based Binders (AACB) as Durable and Cost-Competitive Low-CO2 Binder Materials: Some Shortcomings That Need to be Addressed", Handbook of Low Carbon Concrete, 1, vol. 1, issue 1, pp. 195-216, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-804524-4.00009-9, 2016.

Kheradmand M., Abdollahzadeh M., Azenha M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Phase change materials as smart nanomaterials for thermal energy storage in buildings", Intelligent Nanomaterials, 2nd, pp. 249-294, 2016.

2017

Abdollahnejad Z., Kheradmand M., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Flow Performance of Hybrid Cement based Mortars", ICBCM 2017: 19th International Conference on Civil Society and Building Materials, 9, vol. 4, 2017.

Abdollahnejad Z., Kheradmand M., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Short-term compressive strength of fly ash and waste glass alkali-activated cement based binder (AACB) mortars with two biopolymers", Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, doi:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001920, 2017.

Year: 2017 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., Mastali M., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Experimental and numerical investigations on the flexural performance of geopolymers reinforced with short hybrid polymeric fibres", Composites Part B: Engineering, vol. 126, pp. 108-118, doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.06.001, 2017.

Year: 2017 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Shrinkage Performance of Fly Ash Alkali-activated Cement Based Binder Mortars", KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 1, pp. 1-11, 2017.

Year: 2017 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q3

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Drying shrinkage performance of fly ash geopolymer mortars reinforced with hybrid fibres", ICE: Construction Materials, pp. 1-13, 2017.

Year: 2017 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

2018

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Alkali-activated cement based mortars containing phase change materials (PCMs): Mechanical properties and cost analysis", European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, doi:10.1080/19648189.2018.1446362, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q2

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Mechanical Performance of Fly Ash Geopolymeric Mortars Containing Phase Change Materials", 16th International Congress of Polymers in Concrete, pp. 211-216, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-78175-4_25, 2018.

Kheradmand M., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Azenha M., "Thermal Performance of Fly Ash Geopolymeric Mortars Containing Phase Change Materials", 16th International Congress of Polymers in Concrete, pp. 565-570, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-78175-4_72, 2018.

Kheradmand M., Azenha M., Gomes C. J. P., and Aguiar, J. B., "Energy benefits of cement-based plaster containing hybrid phase-change material", Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials, vol. 171, issue 3, pp. 117-125, doi:10.1680/jcoma.17.00027, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q2

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Performance of a Fly Ash Geopolymeric Based Binder with Calcium Hydroxide, Portland Cement and Metakaolin as Additives", The Open Civil Engineering Journal, vol. 12, pp. 1-20, doi:10.2174/187414950181201, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Kheradmand M., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Azenha M., "Thermal Performance of Resource-Efficient Geopolymeric Mortars Containing Phase Change Materials", The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, vol. 12, pp. 217-233, doi:10.2174/1874836801812010217, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

2019

Kheradmand M., Vicente R., Azenha M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Influence of the incorporation of phase change materials on temperature development in mortar at early ages: Experiments and numerical simulation", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 225, pp. 1036 - 1051, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.08.028, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

2020

Kheradmand M., Vicente R., Azenha M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Early age temperature control in mass concrete through incorporation of dispersed Phase Change Materials (PCMs) ", RILEM Spring Convention and Conference, 2020.

Kheradmand M., Vicente R., Azenha M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Performance requirements, challenges and existing solutions of PCM in massive concrete for temperature control", RILEM Spring Convention and Conference, 2020.

Abdollahnejad Z., Kheradmand M., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Influence of two commercial superplasticizers and a biopolymer on the performance of waste-based alkali-activated mortars", Bio-Based Materials and Biotechnologies for Eco-Efficient Construction, 1, vol. 1, pp. 43-66, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-819481-2.00003-9, 2020.

Kheradmand M., Azenha M., Vicente R., and Aguiar, J. B., "An innovative approach for temperature control of massive concrete structures at early ages based on post-cooling: Proof of concept", Journal of Building Engineering, vol. 32, doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101832, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

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