Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

1.       Shen, R., Quan, Y., McIntosh, J. D., Salem, A., & Wang, Q. (2024). Fire safety of battery electric vehicles: hazard identification, detection, and mitigation. SAE International Journal of Electrified Vehicles, 13(14-13-03-0024).

2.       Shen, R., Quan, Y., Zhang, Z., Ma, R., & Wang, Q. (2022). Metal-organic framework as an efficient synergist for intumescent flame retardants against highly flammable polypropylene. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 61, 7292–7302.

3.       Shen, R., Fan, T., Quan, Y., Ma, R., Zhang, Z., Li, Y., & Wang, Q. (2022). Thermal stability and flammability of cotton fabric with TiO2 coatings based on biomineralization. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 282, 125986.

4.       Shen, R.; Yan, T.-H.; Ma, R.; Joseph, E.; Quan, Y.; Zhou, H.-C.; Wang, Q. (2021) Flammability and thermal kinetic analysis of UiO-66-based PMMA polymer composites. Polymers, 13, 4113.

5.       Shen, R., Jiao, Z., Parker, T., Sun, Y., & Wang, Q. (2020). Recent application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in process safety and loss prevention: A review. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 104252.

6.       Shen, R., Park, H., Liu, Q., & Wang, Q. (2019). A new method to calculate adiabatic surface temperature using plate thermometer in an ambient condition. Applied Thermal Engineering, 149, 306-311.

7.       Shen, R., Hatanaka, L. C., Ahmed, L., Agnew, R. J., Mannan, M. S., & Wang, Q. (2017). Cone calorimeter analysis of flame retardant poly (methyl methacrylate)-silica nanocomposites. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 128(3), 1443-1451.

8.       Quan, Y., Shen, R., Schweizer, C., Parajuli, P., Zhang, Z., Kulatilaka, W., & Wang, Q. (2023). Synergistic effects of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) with different transition metals on intumescent flame-retarded polypropylene composites: A comparative study. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 155, 102-110.

9.       Ma, R., Shen, R., Quan, Y., & Wang, Q. (2023). Preparation of graphene quantum dots decorated montmorillonite to reinforce fire retardancy of polystyrene. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.

10.   Lv, C., Shen, R., Yang, Y., Shu, R., Li, G., & Liu, J. (2023). Effect of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) emulsion impregnation coating on filtration performance and thermal property of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) needle felt. Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 1-11.

11.   Quan, Y., Shen, R., Ma, R., Zhang, Z., & Wang, Q. (2022). Sustainable and Efficient Manufacturing of Metal-Organic Framework-Based Polymer Nanocomposites by Reactive Extrusion. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 10, 7216–7222.

12.   Ma, R., Shen, R., Quan, Y., & Wang, Q. (2022). Tunable flammability studies of graphene quantum dots-based polystyrene nanocomposites using microscale combustion calorimeter. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 1-8.

13.   Wang, Y. W., Shen, R., Wang, Q., & Vasquez, Y. (2018). ZnO microstructures as flame-retardant coatings on cotton fabrics. ACS Omega, 3(6), 6330-6338.

14.   Lazar, S., Shen, R., Quan, Y., Palen, B., Wang, Q., Ellison, C. J., & Grunlan, J. C. (2021). Mixed solvent synthesis of polydopamine nanospheres for sustainable multilayer flame retardant nanocoating. Polymer Chemistry, 12(16), 2389-2396.

15.   Lv, C., Li, G., Shen, R., Shu, R., Zhu, M., Yu, Z., & Liu, J. (2023). Study on electric agglomeration of bipolar-charged coal-fired fly ash particles and its effect on filtration performance of fibrous filter. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 1-15.

16.   Yu, Z., Liu, J., Shen, R., Li, G., Lv, C., & Zhu, M. (2023). An efficient thumbtack-cylinder type wet electrostatic precipitator for moxa smoke aerosol control. Powder Technology, 424, 118562.

17.   Escobar-Hernandez, H. U., Shen, R., Papadaki, M. I., Powell, J. A., Zhou, H. C., Wang, Q. (2021). Hazard evaluation of metal-organic framework synthesis and scale-up: a laboratory safety perspective. ACS Chemical Health & Safety, 28(5), 358-368.

18.   Shu, R., Shen, R. & Liu, J. (2021). Experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of PTFE scrims under high temperature conditions. Engineering Failure Analysis, 122, 105222.

19.   Parker, T., Shen, R., O'Connor, M., & Wang, Q. (2019). Application of safety triad in preparation for climate extremes affecting the process industries. Process Safety Progress, 38(3), e12091.

20.   Zhang, Z., Jiao, Z., Shen, R., Song, P., & Wang, Q. (2022). Accelerated Design of Flame Retardant Polymeric Nanocomposites via Machine Learning Prediction. ACS Applied Engineering Materials.

21.   Ahmed, L., Zhang, B., Shen, R., Agnew, R. J., Park, H., Cheng, Z., Mannan, M.S., & Wang, Q. (2018). Fire reaction properties of polystyrene-based nanocomposites using nanosilica and nanoclay as additives in cone calorimeter test. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 132(3), 1853-1865.

22.   Liu, Q., Park, H., Shen, R., & Jayathunga-Mudiyanselage, L. (2021). A new method to calculate incident radiant heat flux by using plate thermometer. Fire Technology, 57(1), 341-359.

23.   Wang, W., He, T., Huang, W., Shen, R., & Wang, Q. (2018). Optimization of switch modes of fully enclosed platform screen doors during emergency platform fires in underground metro station. Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, 81, 277- 28.

24.   Xu, K., Wang, Y., Shen, R., & Wang, Q. (2018). Inhibition of hydrogen production reactions in the wet dust removal system using CeCl3 solutions. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43(31), 14859-14865.

25.   Wang, W., Shen, K., Tang, S., Shen, R., Parker, T., & Wang, Q. (2019). Synergistic effect of O2 and SO2 gas impurities on X70 steel corrosion in water-saturated supercritical CO2. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 130, 57-66.

26.   Xu, Y., Lv, C., Shen, R., Wang, Z., & Wang, Q. (2019). Experimental investigation of thermal properties and fire behavior of carbon/epoxy laminate and its foam core sandwich composite. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 136(3), 1237- 1247.

27.   Zheng, X., Xu, K., Wang, Y., Shen, R., & Wang, Q. (2018). Study of hydrogen explosion control measures by using l-phenylalanine for aluminum wet dust removal systems. RSC Advances, 8(72), 41308-41316.

28.   Cen, K., Song, B., Shen, R., Zhang, Y., Yu, W., & Wang, Q. (2019). Dynamic characteristics of gas explosion and its mitigation measures inside residential buildings. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2019, 2068958.

29.   Han, T., Wang, L., Cen, K., Song, B., Shen, R., Liu, H., & Wang, Q. (2020). Flow-induced noise analysis for natural gas manifolds using LES and FW-H hybrid method. Applied Acoustics, 159, 107101.

30.   Xu, Y., Sun, X., Shen, R., Wang, Z., & Wang, Q. (2020). Thermal behavior and smoke characteristics of glass/epoxy laminate and its foam core sandwich composite. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 141(3), 1173-1182.

31.   Xu, Y., Yang, Y., Shen, R., Parker, T., Zhang, Y., Wang, Z., & Wang, Q. (2019). Thermal behavior and kinetics study of carbon/epoxy resin composites. Polymer Composites, 40(12), 4530-4546.

32.   Zheng, J., He, W., Guo, Y., Shen, R., & Liu, J. (2023). Electrode experimental study of optimal tourmaline powders for filtration enhancement. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 101(6), 3246-3261.

33.   Zheng, X., Xu, K., Wang, Q., Shen, R., & Wang, Y. (2019). Hydrogen inhibition in wet dust removal systems by using calcium lignosulfonate (CLS). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44(45), 25091-25100.

34.   He, W., Guo, Y., Shen, R., Liu, Q., & Liu, J. (2019). Enhancement of filtration performance of polyester (PET) filters by compositing with schorl powder. Powder Technology, 342, 321-327.

35.   Pan, Y., Qi, R., He, P., Shen, R., Jiang, J., Ni, L., Jiang, J., & Wang, Q. (2019). Thermal hazard assessment and ranking for organic peroxides using quantitative structure-property relationship approaches. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 140(5), 2575-2583.

36.   Palen, B., Kolibaba, T. J., Brehm, J. T., Shen, R., Quan, Y., Wang, Q., & Grunlan, J. C. (2021). Clay-filled polyelectrolyte complex nanocoating for flame-retardant polyurethane foam. ACS Omega, 6(12), 8016-8020.

37.   Xu, Y., Li, J., Shen, R., Wang, Z., Hu, P., & Wang, Q. (2021). Experimental study on the synergistic flame retardant effect of bio-based magnesium phytate and rice husk ash on epoxy resins. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 146, 153–164

38.   Chen, M. J., Lazar, S., Kolibaba, T. J., Shen, R., Quan, Y., Wang, Q., Chiang H. S., Palen, B., & Grunlan, J. C. (2020). Environmentally benign and self-extinguishing multilayer nanocoating for protection of flammable foam. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 12(43), 49130-49137.

39.   Xu, Y., Lv, C., Shen, R., Wang, Z., & Wang, Q. (2020). Comparison of thermal and fire properties of carbon/epoxy laminate composites manufactured using two forming processes. Polymer Composites, 41(9), 3778-3786.

40.   Guo, Y., Guo, Y., He, W., Zhao, Y., Shen, R., Liu, J. & Wang, J. (2021). PET/TPU nanofiber composite filters with high interfacial adhesion strength based on one-step co-electrospinning. Powder Technology, 387, 136-145.

41.   Mishra, K., Babu, L. K., Shen, R., Wang, Q., & Singh, R. P. (2022). Impact of crumb rubber reinforcement on the properties of wood–plastic composites. International Wood Products Journal, 13(1), 41-49.

42.   Lv, C., Cheng, J., Shen, R., Zhang, S., Shu, R., Li, G., & Liu, J. (2022). Fabrication and evaluation of aramid fiber/polytetrafluoroethylene emulsion/tourmaline particle composite filter media: Filtration performance, thermal behavior, and mechanical property. Journal of Industrial Textiles, 15280837221074066.

43.   Yu, Z., Liu, J., Shen, R., Li, G., Zhu, M., & Lv, C. (2023). Development and evaluation of a triangular prism-multiple tubular wet electrostatic precipitator for capturing moxibustion oil fumes. Chemical Engineering Journal, 475, 146440.

44.   He, W., Guo, Y., Shen, R., Dai, F., Zhou, X., & Liu, J. (2023). In‐situ leakage detection of single bag filter in baghouse based on the resistance change of conductive polymer fibers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 140(39), e54453.

45.   Li, Y., He, W., Shen, R., Zhou, X., & Liu, J. (2024). Multifunctional air filter with enhanced filtration, formaldehyde degradation, and antibacterial properties using PET, PDA, and RGO-TiO2. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 192, 621-633.

46.   Yu, Z., Fan, B., Shen, R., Zhou, X., & Liu, J. (2024). Exploring the filtration performance and usage cost of commercial fiber air filters for capturing moxa smoke aerosols. Separation and Purification Technology, 348, 127685.

47.   Zhang, Z., Quan, Y., Shen, R., Wang, K. Y., Zhou, H. C., & Wang, Q. (2024). Synergistic Effects of Titanium-Based MOFs MIL-125 with Intumescent Flame Retardants in ABS Polymer Composites on Flame Retardancy Study. Fire, 7(8), 284.

48.   Welch, S., Youn, S., Nichols, A., Na, S., & Shen, R*. (2024). Transportation of hazardous material via railroad: Incident investigation and a case study of derailment in 2023. Process Safety Progress.

Book and Chapters

1.  Shen, R., Marquez, J. A., & Wang, Q. Lithium-ion batteries: From lab to industry and safety. In Nanostructured Lithium-ion Battery Materials (pp. 545-565). Elsevier. 2025.

2.  Shen, R., Quan, Y, Wang, Q. “Thermal Stability and Flame Retardancy of Epoxy/Synthetic Fiber Composites”, Chapter in J. Parameswaranpillai (ed), Handbook of Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Springer UK, 2022.

3.  Parker, T., Shen, R., Wang, Q. “Process Safety Triad”, Chapter 5 in C.M. Shu (ed), Bow Ties in Process Safety and Environmental Management. Identifying the Current Trends and Future Perspectives, CRC Press, 2020.