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2012

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Ding Y., Miraldo S., Abdollahnejad Z., and Labrincha J. A., "Are geopolymers more suitable than Portland cement to produce high volume recycled aggregates HPC?", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 36, pp. 1048–1052, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Abdollahnejad Z., Camões A., Jamshidi M., and Ding Y., "Durability of alkali-activated binders: a clear advantage over Portland cement or an unproven issue?", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 30, pp. 400–405, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Abdollahnejad Z., Hlavacek P., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Preliminary experimental investigation on one-part geopolymer mixes", Congresso Construção 2012 - 4º Congresso Nacional, pp. 1–11, 2012.

2013

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Eco-concrete: one-part geopolymer mixes", TRF Senior Research Scholars Annual Conference II, pp. 29–35, 2013.

Abdollahnejad Z., Jesus C. M. G., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "One-part geopolymers versus Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) mortars: durability assessment", WASTES 2013 - 2nd Edition of the International Conference and Exhibition: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, pp. 115–120, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Ding Y., Miraldo S., Abdollahnejad Z., and Labrincha J., "The suitability of concrete using recycled aggregates (RAs) for high-performance concrete (HPC)", Handbook of Recycled Concrete and Demolition Waste, vol. 1, pp. 424-438, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Ding Y., Miraldo S., Abdollahnejad Z., and Labrincha J., "The suitability of concrete using recycled aggregates (RAs) for high-performance concrete (HPC)", Handbook of Recycled Concrete and Demolition Waste, vol. 1, pp. 424-438, 2013.

2014

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Compressive Strength and Microstructure of Hybrid Alkaline Cements", International Journal of Civil, Architectural Science and Engineering, vol. 8, issue 2, pp. 221-227, 2014.

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Aguiar, J. B., and Jesus C. M. G., "Performance of fly ash based one-part geopolymer mortars in durability tests", Congresso Luso-Brasileiro de Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis, vol. 1, pp. 583-591, 2014.

Abdollahnejad Z., Hlavacek H., Miraldo S., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Compressive Strength, Microstructure and Hydration Products of Hybrid Alkaline Cements", Materials Research, Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais - ABM; Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica - ABC; and Associação Brasileira de Polímeros ABPol., doi:10.1590/S1516-14392014005000091, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q2

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Foam geopolymers: State of the art and preliminary experimental results", International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures, pp. 1-6, 2014.

2015

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Aguiar, J. B., and Jesus C. M. G., "Durability performance of fly ash based one-part geopolymer mortars", Key Engineering Materials, vol. 634, pp. 113-120, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.113, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Felix T., Tahri W., and Aguiar, J. B., "Mix design, properties and cost analysis of fly ash-based geopolymer foam", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 80, pp. 18-30, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.01.063, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Abdollahnejad Z., Felix T., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "PERFORMANCE OF FLY ASH-BASED GEOPOLYMER MORTAR", European Mortar Summit 2015, pp. 40-52, 2015.

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Development of Foam One-Part Geopolymers with Enhanced Thermal Insulation Performance and Low Carbon Dioxide Emissions", Advanced Materials Research, vol. 1129, pp. 565-572, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1129.565, 2015.

Year: 2015 | SJR: Q4

Tahri W., Abdollahnejad Z., Mendes J., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Performance of a Fly Ash Geopolymeric Mortar for Coating of Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete Exposed to Harsh Chemical Environments", Advanced Materials Research, vol. 1129, pp. 573-580, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1129.573, 2015.

Year: 2015 | SJR: Q4

2016

Abdollahnejad Z., Aguiar, J. B., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Development of foam one-part geopolymers", Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Civil, pp. 117, 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.

Tahri W., Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Performance on an Alkali- Activated Cement-Based Binder (AACB) for Coating of an OPC Infrastructure Exposed to Chemical Attack: A Case Study", Handbook of low carbon concrete, 1, vol. 1, pp. 335-356, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-804524-4.00012-9, 2016.

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

Abdollahnejad Z., Miraldo S., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Cost-efficient one-part alkali-activated mortars with low global warming potential for floor heating systems applications", European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, vol. 21, issue 4, pp. 412-429, doi:10.1080/19648189.2015.1125392, 2017.

Year: 2017 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Tahri W., Abdollahnejad Z., Mendes J., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Cost efficiency and resistance to chemical attack of a fly ash geopolymeric mortar versus epoxy resin and acrylic paint coatings", European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, vol. 21, issue 5, pp. 555-571, doi:10.1080/19648189.2015.1134674, 2017.

Year: 2017 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

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

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

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