IntroductionProfessor Zhang Sheng obtained his Doctorate degree from Beijing Institute of Technology in 1996. He had worked at the University of Bolton in England from 1998 to 2006. He is the director of the Fire Safety Materials Research Center and chair of the Polymer Engineering Department at Beijing University of Chemical Technology. His research endeavors encompass a wide range of areas, including the relationship between polymer structure and properties, the development of flame retardant polymer materials, and the innovative modification and functionalization of nanocomposites. Additionally, his work extends to flame retardant textiles, thermal behavior, degradation, and combustion mechanisms of polymers, as well as recyclable polymer materials and new energy materials with enhanced safety. Prof. Zhang's contributions to academia are underscored by his extensive publication record, with over 300 articles in referred journals. Furthermore, his dedication to mentorship is evident in the success of his students, with more than 100 individuals earning MSc degrees and over 40 attaining PhD degrees under his guidance. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. He also holds influential positions such as Deputy Director and Secretary General of the Flame Retardant Materials and Application Committee of China Plastics Association, Deputy Chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee of Structures and Building Materials of China Architectural Society, and membership in various professional committees focused on fire safety and polymer materials. EducationWork ExperienceSocial PositionSocial ActivitiesResearch1. Flame retardant polymers/fabrics 2. Flame retardant coatings 3. Polymer processing 4. Multifunctional polymers 5. Fire safety materials for battery 6. Flame retardant photovoltaic materials 7. Design and preparation of novel flame retardants TeachingPolymer characterization Flame retardant polymer Safety of materials PostgraduatesFundingNational Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.20774011) National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.20974009) National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.21061130552) National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.21374004) National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.21674008) National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.21875015) National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.22075010) National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.22475014) Vertical ProjectHorizontal ProjectPublications1. Xinxin Dong, Weiwen Gu, Xin Tong, Guoqing Liu, Jun Sun, Huihui Li, Xiaoyu Gu, Tao Zhu*, Sheng Zhang*. In-situ growth strategy to construct four-in-one separators with functionalized polyphosphazene coatings for safe and stable lithium-sulfur batteries. Small. 2024. 202311471 2. Shuang Qiu, Jun Sun,* Xiaoyu Gu, Hongfei Li, Haiqiao Wang, and Sheng Zhang*.olyvinyl Chloride-Based Luminescent Downshifting Filmwith High Flame Retardancy and Excellent UV Resistancefor Silicon Solar Cells. Small. 2024. 202402488 3. Jingfan Zhang, Tao Zhu, Fujie Lan, Jian Liu, Xiaoyu Gu*, Jun Sun, Hongfei Li, Jingmao Zhao, Sheng Zhang*. Constructing a novel porous skeleton based on polycarbonate/expandable graphite for phase change materials with improved flame retardancy and shape stability. Journal of Energy Storage. 2024, 81, 110334 4. Yifang Hua, Jian Liu, Jingyu Zhang, Zhishuo Liu, Guotao Hu, Yi Yang, Yanfeng Sui*, Jun Sun, Xiaoyu Gu*, Sheng Zhang*. A compound with boron and phosphorus towards epoxy resin with excellent flame retardancy, smoke suppression, transparency, and dielectric properties. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2024.149212 5. Guoqing Liu, Hao Yu, Tao Zhu, Jinxuan Chen, Xinxin Dong, Hao Jia, Jun Sun*,Xiaoyu Gu, Sheng Zhang*. Constructing Flame Retardant Microspheres for Safe and Stable Poly (ethylene oxide) Based All-Solid-State Batteries at High Voltage. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2024. 485, 149756 6. Zhishuo Liu, Jun Sun*, Xiaoyu Gu, Sheng Zhang*.Surface modification of zinc oxide and its application in polypropylene with excellent fire performance and ultra-violet resistance. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 2024. 661, 307-316. 7. Jingyu Zhang, Jingfan Zhang, Jingjing Yang, Yifang Hua, Jian Liu, Jun Sun, Hongfei Li, Xiaoyu Gu, Sheng Zhang*. Enhanced flame-retardant phase change materials with good shape stability for thermal management. Journal of Energy Storage. 2024, 99, 113347 8. Weiwen Gu, Tianyi Ma, Xinyu Cui, Xiaoyu Gu, Jun Sun, Jinping Xiong, Rui Wang, Sheng Zhang*. A free radical interlocking co-deposition strategy based on the oxidative pyrolysis mechanism of polyethylene terephthalate to achieve green energy recovery. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2024.135848 9. Xinyu Cui, Jinxuan Chen, Weiwen Gu, Jian Liu, Hongfei Li, Xiaoyu Gu, Jun Sun*, Sheng Zhang*.“Dual-purpose” strategy of achieving fire safety and UV-resistance of polylactic acid. Composites part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 2024.187, 108485 10. Xingguo Wang, Yuchun Li, Dan Meng, Jun Sun, Xiaoyu Gu*, Yuan Hu*, Serge Bourbigot, Sheng Zhang*. A review on flame-retardant polyvinyl alcohol: additives and technologies. Polymer Reviews. 2023, 63(2), 324-364 11. Dan Meng, Weiwen Gu, Guiyang Zhu, Jun Sun, Haiqiao Wang, Fengquan Nie, Xiaoyu Gu*, Pengyu Bi*, Sheng Zhang*. Interfacial architecting long-acting hyperbranched flame retardant with high-efficiency towards smoke-suppressed flexible polyurethane foam. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2023, 262, 110816 12. Peng Qi; Feng Chen; Yuchun Li; Hongfei Li; Xiaoyu Gu; Jun Sun; Sheng Zhang*. A review of durable flame retardant finishing fabrics: fabrication strategies and challenges. Advanced Fiber Materials.2023, 5, 731-763 13. Peng Qi, Yuchun Li, Yuan Yao, Jun Sun*, Lu Li, Jian Liu, Xiaoyu Gu, Hongfei Li, Sheng Zhang*. Ultra washing durable flame retardant coating for cotton fabric by the covalent bonding of ammonium polyphosphate and interface polymerization. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2023. 452, 139453 14. Jinxuan Chen, Zhishuo Liu, Shuang Qiu, Yuchun Li, Jun Sun*, Hongfei Li, Xiaoyu Gu, Sheng Zhang*. A new strategy for the preparation of polylactic acid composites with flame retardancy, UV resistance, degradation, and recycling performance. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2023, 472, 145000 15. Xingguo Wang, Peng Qi, Shijun Zhang, Shengling Jiang, Yuchun Li, Jun Sun, Bin Fei*, Xaioyu Gu*, Sheng Zhang*. A novel flame-retardant modification strategy for UiO66-NH2 by encapsulating triethyl phosphate: preparation, characterization, and multifunctional application in poly (lactic acid). Materials Today Chemistry. 2023, 30, 101550 16. Tao Zhu, Shuheng Wang, Jiasu Li, Dongli Chen, Jun Sun, Xiaoyu Gu, Bin Xu*, Sheng Zhang*. Constructing interlayers with micro-nano particles to enhance the fire safety and polysulfide adsorption ability of polypropylene separators for lithium-sulfur batteries. Journal of Power Sources 17. Tao Zhu, Dongli Chen, Guoqing Liu, Peng Qi, Xiaoyu Gu, Hongfei Li, Jun Sun*, Sheng Zhang*. A Facile Immobilization Strategy for Soluble Phosphazene to Actualize Stable and Safe Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL. 2022. 18(38) 2203693 18. Tao Zhu, Guoqing Liu, Dongli Chen, Jinxuan Chen, Peng Qi, Jun Sun, Xiaoyu Gu, Sheng Zhang*. In-situ-anchored tannic acid microspheres as multiscale free radical annihilating agents constructing a flame-retardant gel polymer electrolyte for Ni-rich lithium batteries. Energy Storage Materials. 2022, 50, 495-504 Xinxin Dong, Tao Zhu, Guoqing Liu, Jinxuan Chen, Hongfei Li, Jun Sun, Xiaoyu Gu, Sheng Zhang. Brominated flame retardants coated separators for high-safety lithium-sulfur batteries. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 2023. 643, 223-231AwardsPatentHonor RewardAdmissions Information |