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Mr Zongqiang Ren
Teams and roles for Zongqiang Ren
Research student
Graduate Demonstrator
Overview
PhD researcher in civil-environmental engineering, Cardiff University
Publication
2025
- Gao, Z. et al. 2025. Machine learning-based analysis of microplastic-induced changes in anaerobic digestion parameters influencing methane yield. Journal of Environmental Management 377 124627. (10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124627)
- Ren, Z. et al. 2025. Sustainable hydrogen production from waste plastics via staged chemical looping gasification with iron-based oxygen carrier. Applications in Energy and Combustion Science 23 100362. (10.1016/j.jaecs.2025.100362)
- Ren, Z. , Sapsford, D. and Jin, F. 2025. Phosphorus removal from wastewater using carbonated biochar/steel slag composites. Presented at: 6th International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology, Recycled Waste Materials and Sustainable Engineering (EGRWSE-2025) Vigo, Spain 11-14 June 2025.
2024
- Gao, Z. et al. 2024. Comprehensive meta-analysis reveals the impact of non-biodegradable plastic pollution on methane production in anaerobic digestion. Chemical Engineering Journal 484 149703. (10.1016/j.cej.2024.149703)
- Wu, S. et al., 2024. Upcycling plastic waste into syngas by staged chemical looping gasification with modified Fe-based oxygen carriers. Applied Energy 353 (Part B) 122105. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.122105)
Articles
- Gao, Z. et al. 2024. Comprehensive meta-analysis reveals the impact of non-biodegradable plastic pollution on methane production in anaerobic digestion. Chemical Engineering Journal 484 149703. (10.1016/j.cej.2024.149703)
- Gao, Z. et al. 2025. Machine learning-based analysis of microplastic-induced changes in anaerobic digestion parameters influencing methane yield. Journal of Environmental Management 377 124627. (10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124627)
- Ren, Z. et al. 2025. Sustainable hydrogen production from waste plastics via staged chemical looping gasification with iron-based oxygen carrier. Applications in Energy and Combustion Science 23 100362. (10.1016/j.jaecs.2025.100362)
- Wu, S. et al., 2024. Upcycling plastic waste into syngas by staged chemical looping gasification with modified Fe-based oxygen carriers. Applied Energy 353 (Part B) 122105. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.122105)
Conferences
- Ren, Z. , Sapsford, D. and Jin, F. 2025. Phosphorus removal from wastewater using carbonated biochar/steel slag composites. Presented at: 6th International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology, Recycled Waste Materials and Sustainable Engineering (EGRWSE-2025) Vigo, Spain 11-14 June 2025.
Research
Carbon sequestration and storage, solid waste utilisation, wastewater treatment.
Teaching
Graduate Demonstrator, Tutorial for EN1211 ACE Math, EN2314 Soil Mechanics Laboratory, EN3303 Water Engineering, ACE Field Trip
Biography
Honours and awards
Best Paper Award in the 6th International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology, Recycled Waste Materials and Sustainable Engineering (EGRWSE-2025), Vigo, Spain (2025)
Best Poster Award in the United Kingdom Carbon Capture and Storage (UKCCS) Conference, Glasgow (2025)
UKCCSRC Early Career Researcher meeting fund (2024, 2025)
Taith Research Grant, Welsh Government (2024)
Professional memberships
- Member of the International Association for Carbon Capture (MIACC) (2023-present)
- Early Career Researcher Member of the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Center (UKCCSRC) (2024-present)
- Member of the British Geotechnical Association (BGA) (2025-present)
Contact Details
[email protected]
Queen's Buildings - South Building, Room S/3.17C, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
Queen's Buildings - South Building, Room S/3.17C, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA