Publications
Bill Lee, Wang Ju and Guogang Ren, Opportunities in China’s nuclear energy programme. Energy Focus, Autumn 2010: pp82-84.
H K Patel, G Ren, P J Hogg and T Peijs, Hemp fibre as alternative to glass fibre in sheet moulding compound Part 1 – Influence of fibre content and surface treatment on mechanical properties. Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 2010, Vol39, No6.
Zhaowei Liu, Shichang Liu, Guogang Ren, Tao Zhang and Zhuo Yang,
Nano-CuO inhibited voltage-gated sodium current of hippocampal CA1 neurons via reactive oxygen species but independent from G-proteins pathway. Journal of Applied Toxicology, Article first published online: 7 JAN 2011. DOI: 10.1002/jat.1611.
Zhaowei Liu, Shichang Liu, Guogang Ren, Tao Zhang and Zhuo Yang, Nano-CuO inhibited voltage-gated sodium current of hippocampal CA1 neurons via reactive oxygen species but independent from G-proteins pathway. Journal of Applied Toxicology, 07 Jan (2011) DOI: 10.1002/jat.1611.
Z Yang, ZW Liu, R.P. Allaker, P Reip , J Oxford , Z Ahmad4, and G Ren, A review of nanoparticle functionality and toxicity on the central nervous system, 2010. J. R. Soc. Interface, 2 June 2010. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2010.0158.focus
Ren, G., Hu, D., Cheng, E.W.C., Vargas-Reus, M.A., Reip, P. and Allaker, R.P. (2009) ' Characterisation of copper oxide nanoparticles for antimicrobial applications.' Int Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 33 (6) pp.587-590.
G. Ren, P.J. Hogg, and D.H. Woolstencroft, Fire reaction of ceramic moulding composites, Advances in Applied Ceramics: Structural, Functional and Bioceramics. July 2009, Accepted.
Ren, G., Hu, D., Cheng, E., Vargas-Reus, M., Reip, P. and Allaker, R.P. (2009), Characterisation of copper oxide nanoparticles for antimicrobial applications. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 33: 587-590.
Zhao J, Xu L, Zhang T, Ren G, Yang Z. Influences of nanoparticle zinc oxide on acutely isolated rat Hippocampal CA3 pyramidal neurons. Neurotoxicological 30 (2009) 220-230.
Allaker, R.P. and Ren, G. (2008). Potential impact of nanotechnology on the control of infectious diseases. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 102: 1-2.
Xu Lan-ju, Zhao Jing-xia, Liu Shi-chang, Zhang Tao, Ren G, Yang Zhuo. Effects of nano CuO on Hippocampal neurons and differentiated PC12 cells, Acta Biophysica Sinica，2008; 24 (2): 123-128.
L.Xu, J. Zhao, T. Zhang, G. Ren, Z. Yang, In vitro study on influence of nano particles of nano CuO on CA1 pyramidal neurons of rat hippocampus potassium currents. Environmental Toxicology, 24(3):211-217, 2009.
T.D. Harpuarachchi, G. Ren, et al. Fire retardancy of natural fibre reinforced sheet moulding compound, Applied Composite Materials, v 14, n 4, July, 2007, p 251-264
D.A. Cortes, P J Hogg, G. Ren, et al. Mechanical properties of carbon-fibre reinforced silicate matrix composites, Materials and Design 28, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 1547-1554.
G. Ren, P. J. Hogg, D. H. Woolstencroft, Low cost ceramic moulding composites: impact properties, British Ceramic Transactions, 2004, Vol.103, No. 4.
G. Ren, P. J. Hogg, D. H.Woolstencroft, Development of Low cost ceramic moulding composites as fire barriers, Advances in Applied Ceramics: Structural, Functional and Bioceramics. (Accepted, Ref.: AAC200R2, 2008).
G. Ren, P. J. Hogg, D. H.Woolstencroft, Low cost ceramic moulding composites: - materials and manufacturing technology, Advances in Applied Ceramics: Structural, Functional and Bioceramics. (Accepted, Ref.: AAC200R2, 2008).
S.W. Harmer, G. Ren, et el, Determination of the complex permittivity of textiles and leather in the 14-40 GHz, mm wave band using a Free-Wave Transmittance OnlyMethod, IET Microwave. Antennas Propag., 2008, Vol. 2, No. 6, pp. 606-614.
T.D. Harpuarachchi, G. Ren, et al Fire retardancy of natural fibre reinforced sheet moulding compound, Applied Composite Materials, v 14, n 4, July, 2007, p 251-264
Hogg PJ, Ren G, Peace S and Marsh, P, The advantages of composite materials in new design concepts for wind turbines, CPA 2006, Haydock, available fromhttp://www.composites-proc-assoc.co.uk/view.php?pid=63, 27th April 2006.
G. Ren, P. J. Hogg, D. H.Woolstencroft, Low cost ceramic moulding composites: impact properties, British Ceramic Transactions, 2004, Vol.103, No. 4.