Publications
Journal Papers: (* Corresponding author)
109. T. Mi, X. Chen, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Quantification of carbonated Mg-based cement pastes by Raman spectroscopy, Cement and Concrete Research, 178 (2024) 107454. ScienceDirect Link
108. Z. Du, C. Unluer*, Modification of magnesium hydroxide for improved performance in CO2 sequestration, Cement and Concrete Research, 177 (2024) 107418. ScienceDirect Link
107. Y. Peng, C. Unluer*, Interpretable machine learning-based analysis of hydration and carbonation of carbonated reactive magnesia cement mixes, Journal of Cleaner Production, 434 (2024) 140054. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
106. N. Li, C. Unluer*, Enhancement of the wet carbonation of artificial recycled concrete aggregates in seawater, Cement and Concrete Research, 175 (2024) 107387. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
105. S. Joseph, C. Unluer*, Effect of nanoparticles on the hydration of NaOH‐activated GGBFS, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, (2023). Wiley Online Library
104. E. Bernard, H. Nguyen, S. Kawashima, B. Lothenbach, H. Manzano, J. Provis, A. Scott, C. Unluer, F. Winnefeld, P. Kinnunen, MgO-based cements – Current status and opportunities, RILEM Technical Letters, 8 (2023) 65-78. ResearchGate Link RILEM Link
103. H. Dong, X. Xiao, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Recovery of ultra-high purity reactive magnesia from reject brine and its comparison with commercial magnesia, Desalination, 566 (2023) 116909. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
102. N. Li, C. Unluer*, A comparative study of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid induced gas-solid and liquid-solid accelerated carbonation for enhancement of steel slag aggregates, Construction and Building Materials (2023), 400, 132539. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
101. T. Mi, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Passivation of reinforcing steel in reactive MgO cement blended with Portland cement, Cement and Concrete Composites, 143 (2023) 105269. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
100. N. Li, C. Unluer*, Development of high-volume steel slag as cementitious material by ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid induced accelerated carbonation, Powder Technology, 428 (2023) 118899. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
99. S.H. Chu, C. Unluer, D.Y. Yoo, L. Sneed, A.K.H. Kwan, Bond of steel reinforcing bars in self-prestressed hybrid steel fiber reinforced concrete, Engineering Structures (2023), 291, 116390. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
98. C. Sonat, D. Kumar, W.C. Koh, J. Li, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, Strain hardening magnesium-silicate-hydrate composites with extremely low fiber dosage of 0.5% by volume, Cement and Concrete Composites (2023), 142, 105200. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
97. Y. Peng, C. Unluer*, Advances in rheological measurement and characterization of fresh cement pastes, Powder Technology, (2023) 118903. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
96. X. Tang, Z. Du, Y. Wang, Y. Zhu, C. Unluer, P. Liu, Structure‐induced enhanced dissolving properties of Mg (OH)2 prepared by glycine‐assisted MgO hydration, Crystal Research and Technology, 58 (2023) 2300074. ResearchGate Link Wiley Online Library
95. X. Xiao, C. Unluer, S. Chu, E.-H. Yang, 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 (2023), 140, 105105. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
94. Y. Peng, C. Unluer*, Investigation of the viscoelastic evolution of reactive magnesia cement pastes with accelerated hydration mechanisms, Cement and Concrete Composites (2023), 142, 105191. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
93. S.H. Chu, E.H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Chemical synthesis of magnesium oxide (MgO) from brine towards minimal energy consumption, Desalination (2023), 556, 116594. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
92. C. Pan, Y. Song, J. Wang, S. Zhan, C. Unluer, S. Ruan, Unlocking the role of recycled aggregates in the performance enhancement and CO2 capture of reactive magnesia cement formulations, Cement and Concrete Research (2023), 168, 107148. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
91. Y. Song, X. Qian, D. Yan, C. Unluer, Y. Peng, D. Kong, C. Hu, S. Wang, S. Ruan, Understanding the role of seeds in reactive magnesia cement (RMC) formulations, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (2023), 106 (6), 3812-3831. ResearchGate Link Wiley Online Library
90. T. Mi, E.H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Investigation of the properties of reactive MgO-based cements and their effect on performance, Cement and Concrete Composites (2023) 138, 104984. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
89. Y. Peng, C. Unluer*, Development of alternative cementitious binders for 3D printing applications: A critical review of progress, advantages and challenges, Composites Part B: Engineering (2022), 110492. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
88. Y. Peng, C. Unluer*, Modeling the mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete using hybrid machine learning algorithms, Resources, Conservation and Recycling (2023) 190, 106812. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
87. S.H. Chu, E.H. Yang, C Unluer*, Development of nanofiber reinforced reactive magnesia-based composites for 3D printing, Construction and Building Materials (2023), 366, 130270. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
86. D. Meng, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, S. Qian, Recent advances in magnesium-based materials: CO2 sequestration and utilization, mechanical properties and environmental impact, Cement and Concrete Composites (2023), 104983. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
85. X. Xiao, A.C.Y. Tan, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, Development of a functionally graded bacteria capsule for self-healing concrete, Cement and Concrete Composites (2023), 136, 104863. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
84. D. Meng, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, S. Qian, Carbon sequestration and utilization in cement-based materials and potential impacts on durability of structural concrete, Construction and Building Materials (2022), 361, 129610. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
83. N.T Dung, T. Hoang, E.-H. Yang, J. Chu, C. Unluer*, New frontiers in sustainable cements: Improving the performance of carbonated reactive MgO concrete via microbial carbonation process, Construction and Building Materials (2022), 356, 129243. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
82. L. Ning, L. Mo, C. Unluer*, Emerging CO2 utilization technologies for construction materials: A review, Journal of CO2 Utilization (2022), 65, 102237. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
81. X. Xiao, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, Study on the viability of unprotected bacterial spores directly embedded in a reactive magnesia cement matrix for potential crack healing, Construction and Building Materials (2022), 346, 128424. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
80. B. Akturk, M. Abolfathi, S. Ulukaya, A.B. Kizilkanat, T.J.N. Hooper, L. Gu, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer, Hydration kinetics and performance of sodium carbonate-activated slag-based systems containing reactive MgO and metakaolin under carbonation, Cement and Concrete Composites (2022), 132, 104617. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
79. S.H. Chu, M. Khan, X. Deng, C. Unluer, Bio-inspired self-prestressing concrete (SPC) involving basalt fibers and expansive agent, Cement and Concrete Research (2022), 155, 106735. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
78. S. Kumar, J. Lei, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Influence of different additives on the rheology and microstructural development of MgO–SiO2 mixes, Composites Part B (2022), 235, 109784. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
77. N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Potential additives for magnesia-based concrete with enhanced performance and propensity for CO2 sequestration, Journal of CO2 Utilization (2022), 56, 101834. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
76. Y. Peng, C. Unluer*, Analyzing the mechanical performance of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete with different machine learning techniques, Construction and Building Materials (2022), 316, 125785. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
75. S. Lian, S. Ruan, S. Zhan, C. Unluer, T. Meng, K. Qian, Unlocking the role of pores in chloride permeability of recycled concrete: A multiscale and a statistical investigation, Cement and Concrete Composites (2022), 125, 104320. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
74. S. Ruan, T. Wang, R. Guo, C. Unluer*, Assessment of the properties and environmental impact of carbonated reactive magnesia containing industrial waste, Thermochimica Acta (2021), 706, 179051. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
73. M. Muthu, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Effect of graphene oxide on the deterioration of cement pastes exposed to citric and sulfuric acids, Cement and Concrete Composites (2021), 124, 104252. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
72. M. Maier, B. Salazar, C. Unluer, H.K. Taylor, C.P. Ostertag, Thermal and mechanical performance of a novel 3D printed macro-encapsulation method for phase change materials, Journal of Building Engineering (2021), 43, 103124. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
71. Y. Peng, K. Ma, C. Unluer, W. Li, S. Li, J. Shi, G. Long, Method for calculating dynamic yield stress of fresh cement pastes using a coaxial cylinder system, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (2021), 104, 5557-5570. ResearchGate Link Wiley Online Library
70. Y. Peng, C. Unluer*, J.Y. Shi, Rheo-viscoelastic behavior and viscosity prediction of calcium sulphoaluminate modified Portland cement paste, Powder Technology (2021), 391, 344-352. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
69. N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Advances in the hydration of reactive MgO cement blends incorporating different magnesium carbonates, Construction and Building Materials (2021), 294, 123573. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
68. S. Kumar, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Investigation of chloride penetration in carbonated reactive magnesia cement mixes exposed to cyclic wetting-drying, Construction and Building Materials (2021), 284, 122837. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
67. T. Hoang, N.T. Dung, C. Unluer, J. Chu, Use of microbial carbonation process to enable self-carbonation of reactive MgO cement mixes, Cement and Concrete Research (2021), 143, 106391. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
66. R. Hay, N.T. Dung, A. Khalil, A. Lesimple, C. Unluer, K. Celik, Mechanical and microstructural changes in reactive magnesium oxide cement-based concrete mixes subjected to high temperatures, Cement and Concrete Composites (2021), 118, 103955. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
65. C. Sonat, S. He, J. Li, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, Strain hardening magnesium-silicate-hydrate composites (SHMSHC) reinforced with short and randomly oriented polyvinyl alcohol microfibers, Cement and Concrete Research (2021), 142, 106354. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
64. M. Muthu, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Resistance of graphene oxide-modified cement pastes to hydrochloric acid attack, Construction and Building Materials (2021), 273, 121990. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
63. B. Panda, C. Sonat, E.-H. Yang, M.J. Tan, C. Unluer*, Use of magnesium-silicate-hydrate (M-S-H) cement mixes in 3D printing applications, Cement and Concrete Composites (2021), 117, 103901. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
62. H. Yu, Y. Yi, C. Unluer, Heat of hydration, bleeding, viscosity, setting of Ca(OH)2-GGBS and MgO-GGBS grouts, Construction and Building Materials (2021), 270, 121839. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
61. X. Xiao, L.X. Goh, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, Bacteria-induced internal carbonation of reactive magnesia cement, Construction and Building Materials (2021), 267, 121748. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
60. S. Ruan, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Production of reactive magnesia from desalination reject brine and its use as a binder, Journal of CO2 Utilization (2021), 44, 101383. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
59. S. Ruan, J. Qiu, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Influence of crack width on the stiffness recovery and self-healing of reactive magnesia-based binders under CO2-H2O conditioning, Construction and Building Materials (2021), 269, 121360. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
58. N.T. Dung, R. Hay, A. Lesimple, K. Celik, C. Unluer*, Influence of CO2 concentration on the performance of MgO cement mixes, Cement and Concrete Composites (2021), 115, 103826. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
57. N.T. Dung, T.J.N. Hooper, C. Unluer*, Improving the carbonation resistance of Na2CO3-activated slag mixes via the use of reactive MgO and nucleation seeding, Cement and Concrete Composites (2021), 115, 103832. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
56. Y. Yang, S. Ruan, S. Wu, J. Chu, C. Unluer, H. Liu, L. Cheng, Biocarbonation of reactive magnesia for soil improvement, Acta Geotechnica (2021), 16, 1113-1125. ResearchGate Link Springer Link
55. N.T. Dung, T.J.N. Hooper, C. Unluer*, Enhancing the performance of MgO-activated slag-fly ash mixes by accelerated carbonation, Journal of CO2 Utilization (2020), 42, 101356. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
54. S. Ruan, W. Zhu, E.-H. Yang, Y. Weng, C. Unluer*, Improvement of the performance and microstructural development of alkali-activated slag blends, Construction and Building Materials (2020), 261, 120017. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
53. L. Pu, C. Unluer*, Effect of pre-conditioning on carbonated reactive MgO-based concrete samples, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2020), 32(11), 04020314. ResearchGate Link ACSE Library
52. M. Maier, A. Javadian, N. Saeidi, C. Unluer, H.K. Taylor, C.P. Ostertag, Mechanical properties and flexural behavior of sustainable bamboo fiber-reinforced mortar, Applied Sciences (2020), 10, 6587. ResearchGate Link MDPI Link
51. M.H. Fasihnikoutalab, S. Pourakbar, R.J. Ball, C. Unluer, N. Cristelo, Sustainable soil stabilisation with ground granulated blast-furnace slag activated by olivine and sodium hydroxide, Acta Geotechnica (2020), 15, 1981–1991. ResearchGate Link Springer Link
50. B. Panda, S. Ruan, C. Unluer*, M.J. Tan, Investigation of the properties of alkali-activated slag mixes involving the use of nanoclay and nucleation seeds for 3D printing, Composites Part B (2020), 186, 107826. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
49. G.V.P. B. Singh, C. Sonat, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Performance of MgO and MgO-SiO2 systems containing seeds under different curing conditions, Cement and Concrete Composites (2020), 108, 103543. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
48. M. Muthu, S. Kumar, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Degradation of carbonated reactive MgO-based concrete exposed to nitric acid, Journal of CO2 Utilization (2020), 36, 210-219. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
47. N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Influence of accelerated hydration and carbonation on the performance of reactive magnesium oxide concrete, Advances in Cement Research (2020), 32(2), 78-90. ResearchGate Link ICE Virtual Library
46. S. Kumar, C. Sonat, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Performance of reactive magnesia cement formulations containing fly ash and ground granulated blast-furnace slag, Construction and Building Materials (2020), 232, 117275. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
45. G. Kastiukas, S. Ruan, C. Unluer, S. Liang, X. Zhou, Environmental assessment of magnesium oxychloride cement samples: A case study in Europe, Sustainability (2019), 11, 6957. ResearchGate Link MDPI Link
44. N.T. Dung, T.J.N. Hooper, C. Unluer*, Accelerating the reaction kinetics and improving the performance of Na2CO3-activated GGBS mixes, Cement and Concrete Research (2019), 126, 105927. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
43. H. Dong, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, F. Jin, A. Al-Tabbaa, Microstructure and carbon storage capacity of hydrated magnesium carbonates synthesized from different sources and conditions, Journal of CO2 Utilization (2019), 34, 353-361. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
42. N.T. Dung, A. Lesimple, R. Hay, K. Celik, C. Unluer*, Formation of carbonate phases and their effect on the performance of reactive MgO cement formulations, Cement and Concrete Research (2019), 125, 105894. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
41. B. Panda, C. Unluer*, M.J. Tan, Extrusion and rheology characterization of geopolymer nanocomposites used in 3D printing, Composites Part B (2019), 176, 107290. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
40. Y. Weng, S. Ruan, M. Li, L. Mo, C. Unluer, M.J. Tan, S. Qian, Feasibility study on sustainable magnesium potassium phosphate cement paste for 3D printing, Construction and Building Materials (2019), 221, 595-603. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
39. B. Panda, G.V.P. B. Singh, C. Unluer*, M.J. Tan, Synthesis and characterization of one-part geopolymers for extrusion based 3D concrete printing, Journal of Cleaner Production (2019), 220, 610-619. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
38. B. Panda, S. Ruan, C. Unluer*, M.J. Tan, Improving the 3D printability of high volume fly ash mixtures via the use of nano attapulgite clay, Composites Part B (2019), 165, 75-83. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
37. N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Performance of reactive MgO concrete under increased CO2 dissolution, Cement and Concrete Research (2019), 118, 92-101 ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
36. L. Pu, C. Unluer*, Performance and microstructure of carbonated MgO samples under high temperatures, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2019), 31(3), 04019003. ResearchGate Link ASCE Library
35. C. Sonat, C. Unluer*, Development of magnesium-silicate-hydrate (M-S-H) cement with rice husk ash, Journal of Cleaner Production (2019), 211, 787-803. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
34. S. Ruan, J. Qiu, Y. Weng, Y. Yang, E.-H. Yang, J. Chu, C. Unluer*, The use of microbial induced carbonate precipitation in healing cracks within reactive magnesia cement-based blends, Cement and Concrete Research (2019), 115, 176-188. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
33. J. Qiu, S. Ruan, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, Autogenous healing of fiber-reinforced reactive magnesia-based tensile strain-hardening composites, Cement and Concrete Research (2019), 115, 401-413. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
32. L. Pu, C. Unluer*, Durability of carbonated MgO concrete containing fly ash and ground granulated blast-furnace slag, Construction and Building Materials (2018), 192, 403-415. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
31. N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Improving the carbonation of reactive MgO cement concrete via the use of NaHCO3 and NaCl, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2018), 30(12), 04018320. ResearchGate Link ASCE Library
30. B. Panda, C. Unluer*, M.J. Tan, Investigation of the rheology and strength of geopolymer mixtures for extrusion-based 3D printing, Cement and Concrete Composites (2018), 94, 307-314. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
29. S. Ruan, C. Unluer*, Comparison of the environmental impacts of reactive magnesia and calcined dolomite and their performance under different curing conditions, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2018), 30(11), 04018279. ResearchGate Link ACSE Library
28. C. Sonat, W.W. Teo, C. Unluer*, Performance and microstructure of MgO-SiO2 concrete under different environments, Construction and Building Materials (2018), 184, 549-564. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
27. H. Dong, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, F. Jin, A. Al-Tabbaa, Investigation of the properties of MgO recovered from reject brine obtained from desalination plants, Journal of Cleaner Production (2018), 196, 100-108. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
26. S. Ruan, J. Qiu, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Fiber-reinforced reactive magnesia-based tensile strain-hardening composites, Cement and Concrete Composites (2018), 89, 52-61. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
25. H. Dong, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, A. Al-Tabbaa, Recovery of reactive MgO from reject brine via the addition of NaOH, Desalination (2018), 429, 88-95. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
24. N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Development of MgO concrete with enhanced hydration and carbonation mechanisms, Cement and Concrete Research (2018), 103, 160-169. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
23. C. Sonat, C.H. Lim, M. Liska, C. Unluer*, Recycling and reuse of reactive MgO cements – a feasibility study, Construction and Building Materials (2017), 157, 172-181. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
22. S. Ruan, J. Liu, E.-H. Yang, C. Unluer*, Performance and microstructure of calcined dolomite and reactive magnesia-based concrete samples, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2017), 29(12), 04017236. ResearchGate Link ACSE Library
21. C. Sonat, N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Performance and microstructural development of MgO-SiO2 binders under different curing conditions, Construction and Building Materials (2017), 154, 945-955. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
20. N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Influence of nucleation seeding on the performance of carbonated MgO formulations, Cement and Concrete Composites (2017), 83, 1-9. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
19. C. Sonat, C. Unluer*, Investigation of the performance and thermal decomposition of MgO and MgO-SiO2 formulations, Thermochimica Acta (2017), 655, 251-261. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
18. N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Carbonated MgO concrete with improved performance: The influence of temperature and hydration agent on hydration, carbonation and strength gain, Cement and Concrete Composites (2017), 82, 152-164. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
17. S. Ruan, C. Unluer*, Influence of supplementary cementitious materials on the performance and environmental impacts of reactive magnesia cement concrete, Journal of Cleaner Production (2017), 159, 62. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
16. N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Sequestration of CO2 in reactive MgO cement-based mixes with enhanced hydration mechanisms, Construction and Building Materials (2017), 143, 71-82. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
15. S. Ruan, C. Unluer*, Influence of mix design on the carbonation, mechanical properties and microstructure of reactive MgO cement-based concrete, Cement and Concrete Composites (2017), 80, 104-114. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
14. S. Ruan, C. Unluer*, Effect of air entrainment on the performance of reactive MgO and PC mixes, Construction and Building Materials (2017), 142, 221-232. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
13. M.H. Fasihnikoutalab, A. Asadi, C. Unluer, B.K. Huat, R.J. Ball, S. Pourakbar, Utilization of alkali-activated olivine in soil stabilization and the effect of carbonation on unconfined compressive strength and microstructure, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2017), 29(6), 06017002. ResearchGate Link ACSE Library
12. H. Dong, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, A. Al-Tabbaa, Synthesis of reactive MgO from reject brine via the addition of NH3H2O, Hydrometallurgy (2017), 169, 165-172. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
11. V. Rheinheimer, C. Unluer, J. Liu, S. Ruan, J. Pan, P.J.M. Monteiro, XPS study on the stability and transformation of hydrate and carbonate phases within MgO systems, Materials (2017), 10, 75. ResearchGate Link MDPI Link
10. E.T. Gall, C. Sonat, W.W. Nazaroff, C. Unluer*, Investigating CO2 removal by Ca- and Mg-based sorbents with application to indoor air treatment, Building and Environment (2016), 110, 161-172. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
9. S. Ruan, C. Unluer*, Comparative life cycle assessment of reactive MgO and Portland cement production, Journal of Cleaner Production (2016), 137, 258-273. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
8. N.T. Dung, C. Unluer*, Improving the performance of reactive MgO cement-based concrete mixes, Construction and Building Materials (2016), 126, 747-758. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
7. L. Pu, C. Unluer*, Investigation of carbonation depth and its influence on the performance and microstructure of MgO cement and PC mixes, Construction and Building Materials (2016), 120, 349-363. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
6. C. Unluer*, A. Al-Tabbaa, The role of brucite, ground granulated blastfurnace slag, and magnesium silicates in the carbonation and performance of MgO cements, Construction and Building Materials (2015), 94, 629-43. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
5. C. Unluer*, A. Al-Tabbaa, Enhancing the carbonation of MgO cement porous blocks through improved curing conditions, Cement and Concrete Research (2014), 59, 55-65. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
4. C. Unluer*, A. Al-Tabbaa, Characterization of light and heavy magnesium carbonates using thermal analysis, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (2014), 115, 595-607. ResearchGate Link Springer Link
3. C. Unluer*, A. Al-Tabbaa, Impact of hydrated magnesium carbonate additives on the carbonation of reactive MgO cements, Cement and Concrete Research (2013), 54, 87-97. ResearchGate Link ScienceDirect Link
2. Y. Yi, M. Liska, A. Akinyugha, C. Unluer, A. Al-Tabbaa, Preliminary laboratory-scale model auger installation and testing of carbonated soil-MgO columns, Geotechnical Testing Journal (2013), 36, No. 3. ResearchGate Link ASTM Link
1. Y. Yi, M. Liska, C. Unluer, A. Al-Tabbaa, Carbonating magnesia for soil stabilization, Canadian Geotechnical Journal (2013), 50, 899-905. ResearchGate Link Canadian Science Publishing
Conference Papers & Presentations:
37. K. Shahid, H Nguyen, C. Unluer, P. Kinnunen, Synthesis of amorphous magnesium carbonate, 12th ACI/RILEM International Conference on Cementitious Materials and Alternative Binders for Sustainable Concrete, Toulouse, France, June 2024
36. T.O.G. Freitas, N. Haris, B. Bharati, A.G.d.S. Azevedo, L. Kohan, C. Unluer, H. Savastano Júnior, Reactivity analysis of different MgO sources for use in Mg-based cements, 31st Cement and Concrete Science Conference, Novel Developments and Innovation in Cementitious Materials, Imperial College London, United Kingdom, September 2023
35. Y. Peng, C. Unluer, 3-D printable magnesium-silicate-hydrate cement composites: A feasibility study, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement 2023, Bangkok, Thailand, September 2023
34. K. Shahid, H Nguyen, C. Unluer, P. Kinnunen, Development of plaster-like materials from magnesium carbonates, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement 2023, Bangkok, Thailand, September 2023
33. N. Li, C. Unluer, Utilization of carbonated steel slag powder in cementitious materials, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement 2023, Bangkok, Thailand, September 2023
32. N. Li, C. Unluer, Enhancement of the properties of recycled concrete aggregates in different mediums, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement 2023, Bangkok, Thailand, September 2023
31. C. Comadran-Casas, A. Bass, J. MacDonald, C. Unluer, C. Gauchotte-Lindsay. TGA-FTIR for simultaneous assessment of soil organic contaminants and soil carbonation. EnvChem: Chemistry of the Whole Environment Conference, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, June 2023
30. C. Comadran-Casas, A. Bass, J. MacDonald, C. Gauchotte-Lindsay, C. Unluer. Soil-atmosphere greenhouse gas fluxes during Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation. Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society Annual Science Meeting, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, May 2023
29. C. Comadran-Casas, A. Bass, J. MacDonald, C. Gauchotte-Lindsay, C. Unluer. Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation under sub and supercritical CO2 conditions for soil remediation. Molecular Microbial Ecology Group conference, Technology Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, December 2022
28. C. Soderbreg Yibirin, C. Unluer, 3D printed carbon cladding, AIA/ACSA Intersections Research Conference 2020, Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 2020
27. J. Liu, C. Unluer, Production of MgO via the calcination of magnesite, 15th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Prague, Czech Republic, September 2019
26. S. Ruan, X. Zhou, C. Unluer, Performance of reactive magnesia cement containing PFA and GGBS, RILEM International conference Strategies for Sustainable Concrete Structures, Lecco, Italy, September 2019
25. S. Ruan, C. Unluer, Factors influencing the mechanical properties of reactive magnesia concrete under accelerated carbonation, 1st International Conference on Innovation in Low-carbon Cement & Concrete Technology, London, UK, June 2019
24. K. Coopamootoo, C. Davie, E. Masoero, C. Unluer, Geopolymer cements: Nanoscale simulations and high temperature experiments, 38th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, Coventry, UK, September 2018
23. C. Unluer, Developments in carbonated reactive MgO cement concrete: Production, performance and recycling, Advanced Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Gordon Research Conference, Hong Kong, August 2018
22. C. Unluer, Influence of carbonation on the performance of reactive MgO cement-based concrete mixes, 8th Annual International Conference on Civil Engineering, Athens, Greece, June 2018
21. A. Lesimple, N.T. Dung, R. Hay, C. Unluer, K. Celik, Formation of hydrate and carbonate phases within reactive magnesia cement systems, 9th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2018), University Park, PA, USA, June 2018
20. C. Unluer, C. Sonat, Influence of mix design on the performance of MgO-SiO2 concrete samples, 2nd ACF Symposium, Innovations for Sustainable Concrete Infrastructures, Chiang Mai, Thailand, November 2017
19. C. Sonat, C. Unluer, Investigation of the mechanical properties of MgO-SiO2 binders, 37th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, London, UK, September 2017
18. S. Ruan, C. Unluer, Investigation of strength gain and environmental impacts of reactive MgO cement-based concrete mixes, 37th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, London, UK, September 2017
17. C. Unluer, Properties of reactive magnesia cement under different calcination conditions, 37th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, London, UK, September 2017
16. C. Unluer, J. Liu, Influence of calcination conditions on the properties of MgO, International Conference on Advances in Construction Materials and Systems, Chennai, India, September 2017
15. C. Unluer, Investigating the carbonation and mechanical performance of reactive MgO cement based mixes, 11th High Performance Concrete (HPC) and 2nd Concrete Innovation Conference (CIC), Tromso, Norway, March 2017
14. C. Unluer, Carbonation and mechanical performance of reactive magnesia based formulations, 19th International Conference on Sustainable Building Materials and Construction Technologies (ICSBMCT 2017), Barcelona, Spain, February 2017 (awarded with the “Best Presentation Award”)
13. C. Unluer, Development of novel sustainable concrete products, Singapore Sustainable Built Environment Conference (organized by the Building & Construction Authority), Singapore, September 2016
12. C. Unluer, Advances in the carbonation and recycling of sustainable cement-based materials, 2016 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, and Materials Research (ACEM16), Jeju, Korea, August 2016
11. H. Dong, C. Unluer, A. Al-Tabbaa, E.-H. Yang, Characterization of MgO calcined from Mg(OH)2 produced from reject brine, Sustainable Construction Materials & Technologies (SCMT4), Las Vegas, USA, August 2016
10. J. Qiu, S. Ruan, J. Ong, N.S.Q. Ong, C. Unluer, E.-H. Yang, Fiber-reinforced strain-hardening composites incorporating MgO cement and fly ash, Sustainable Construction Materials & Technologies (SCMT4), Las Vegas, USA, August 2016
9. C. Unluer, Carbonation and recycling potential of novel MgO cements, 2nd International Conference on Concrete Sustainability (ICCS16), Madrid, Spain, June 2016
8. C. Unluer, Novel cements with optimized carbon capture capabilities: Importance of aggregate particle size distribution and gap grading, 14th Int. Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Beijing, China, October 2015
7. H. Dong, C. Unluer, A. Al-Tabbaa, E.-H. Yang, Feasibility study of synthesizing MgO from reject brine, 14th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Beijing, China, October 2015
6. C. Unluer, Development of novel cements with optimized carbon capture capabilities, International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cappadocia, Turkey, May 2015
5. C. Unluer, Development of novel cements with optimized carbon capture capabilities, International Concrete Sustainability Conference, Miami, FL, USA, May 2015
4. C. Unluer, Improving the carbonation potential of MgO-cement porous blocks through different aggregate profiles, 34th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, Sheffield, UK, September 2014
3. Y. Yi, M. Liska, C. Unluer, A. Al-Tabbaa, Initial investigation into the carbonation of MgO for soil stabilisation, 18th Int. Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Paris, France, Sept. 2013
2. C. Unluer, A. Al-Tabbaa, Effect of aggregate size distribution on the carbonation of reactive magnesia based porous blocks, 18th Annual Int. Sustainable Development Research Conference, Hull, UK, June 2012
1. C. Unluer, A. Al-Tabbaa, Green construction with carbonating reactive magnesia blocks: Effect of cement and water contents, International Conference on Future Concrete, Dubai, UAE, December 2011
Technology Disclosures:
8. Recycled brucite slurry from brine as a supplementary cementitious material. Inventors: E.-H. Yang, T. Mi, C. Unluer, NTU Invention Disclosure (technology disclosure)
7. Calcination free low carbon cement harvested from the ocean. Inventors: E.-H. Yang, C. Shaohua, C. Unluer, NTU Invention Disclosure (Singapore Patent Application No: 10202301807R)
6. Carbonation of reactive magnesia cement (RMC)-based systems. Inventors: E.-H. Yang, X. Xiao, C. Unluer, T.D. Nguyen, NTU Invention Disclosure (Singapore Patent Application No: 10202112756T; US patent application No: 17/455,203)
5. Functionally graded bacteria capsules for concrete self-healing. Inventors: E.-H. Yang, X. Xiao, C. Unluer, NTU Invention Disclosure (Singapore Patent Application No: 11202306618V, Chinese Patent Application No: 202280025584.0; National Phase Entry from PCT Application No: PCT/SG2022/050211)
4. Strain hardening magnesium silicate hydrate composites (SHMSHC). Inventors: E.-H. Yang, C. Sonat, C. Unluer, NTU Invention Disclosure (Singapore patent application no. 11202303962W; National Phase Entry from PCT Application No: PCT/SG2021/050783)
3. Enhanced reactive magnesia cement-based concrete mixes. Inventors: C. Unluer, T.D. Nguyen, NTU Invention Disclosure, TD/359/16, Singapore provisional patent application no. 10201700636V (PCT Application No: PCT/SG2018/050044)
2. Method of synthesizing hydrated magnesium carbonates from reject brine through waste CO2 sequestration. Inventors: EH. Yang, H.L. Dong, C. Unluer, NTU Invention Disclosure, TD/018/16
1. CO2 sequestrating strain hardening reactive magnesium oxide composites. Inventors: EH. Yang, J.S. Qiu, C. Unluer, S.Q. Ruan, NTU Invention Disclosure, TD/021/16, Singapore provisional patent application no. 10201707698R (PCT Application No: PCT/SG2018/050475)
Book Chapters & Theses:
8. A. Rauniyar, A.K. Singh, C. Unluer, M. Abadi, S. Banihashemi, S.R. Mohandes, Unpacking Factors Behind Green Wall Adoption in Sustainable Buildings, Key Themes in Energy Management: A Global Perspective, Springer Nature, 2024.
7. X. Xiao, E.H. Yang, C. Unluer, Use of bacteria in the carbonation and self-healing of Portland cement and reactive magnesia-based mixes, Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in Cementitious Construction Materials, 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2023
6. N. Li, C. Unluer, High-volume rock wool waste blended cements, High-Volume Mineral Admixtures in Cementitious Binders: Towards Carbon-Neutral Construction, Elsevier, 2023
5. N. Li, C. Unluer, High-volume basalt waste blended cements, High-Volume Mineral Admixtures in Cementitious Binders: Towards Carbon-Neutral Construction, Elsevier, 2023
4. T.D. Nguyen, C. Unluer, E.H. Yang, Low CO2 reactive magnesia cements and their applications via nano-modification, Recent Advances in Nano-Tailored Multi-Functional Cementitious Composites, Woodhead Publishing, 2022
3. C. Unluer, Carbon dioxide sequestration in magnesium based binders, Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in Cementitious Construction Materials, Woodhead Publishing, 2018
2. C. Unluer, Enhancing the Carbonation of Reactive Magnesia Cement-Based Porous Blocks, PhD Dissertation for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge, 2012
1. C. Unluer, An Experimental Evaluation of Recycled Aggregate Concrete from Waste Silt, Dissertation for the Degree of Master of Science, Imperial College London, 2007