Biography

Prof J J Leahy is currently an associate professor in the Dept of Chemical Sciences at the University of Limerick where he is involved in teaching, curriculum development and research in the area of waste management and renewable energy. He currently heads a research group consisting of chemists and chemical engineers that is focused on chemical technologies for biofuels and biorefining from wastes with particular interests in :
  • Identifying the optimum thermochemical route (gasification, pyrolysis), & chemical hydrolysis route for the production of chemicals and second generation transport fuel from bio-waste.
  • Using laboratory & pilot scale processing facilities to test & optimise the yield of selected product from characterised feedstocks. The goal will be to develop novelty through optimising the process variables for particular feedstocks or products.
  • Develop and test catalysts/chemical processes for the production of and upgrading bio-oil.
  • Develop state of the art pre-treatment processes, that will enable rapid and environmentally benign procedures for hydrolysis of the carbohydrate components in lignocellulosic materials.
  • Demonstrate the feasibility of producing bio syngas and develop and test catalysts/chemical processes for production of alcohol or diesel fuels
He has a strong research background in applied biofuels research and has forged strong links with major and small stakeholders with the biofuels industry nationally. This collaboration with industry has led to two start-up biofuels companies in themed-west region. This research record is reflected in both a publication record in international journals and a demonstrated ability to attract funding from industry as well as national and international funding agencies. He plays a key role in several major EC funded and National projects bioenergy, biofuels and biorefineries. A major strength of the candidate is his ability to foster and develop collaborations with Universities and Research Institutes engaged in research in renewable energy both at national and EU level. This will be important both in providing a strong platform for the University of Limerick to increase it's profile nationally in the energy space and to create a profile with significant international impact.

Research Interests

  • Identifying the optimum thermochemical route (gasification, pyrolysis), & chemical hydrolysis route for the production of chemicals and second generation transport fuel from biomass & waste.
  • Using laboratory & pilot scale processing facilities to test & optimise the yield of selected product from characterised feedstocks. The goal will be to develop novelty through optimising the process variables for particular feedstocks or products.
  • Develop and test catalysts/chemical processes for the production of and upgrading bio-oil.
  • Develop state of the art pre-treatment processes, that will enable rapid and environmentally benign procedures for hydrolysis of the carbohydrate components in lignocellulosic materials.
  • Demonstrate the feasibility of producing bio syngas and develop and test catalysts/chemical processes for production of alcohol or diesel fuels

Peer Reviewed Journals

2016

Cynara cardunculus L. gasification in a bubbling fluidized bed: The effect of magnesite and olivine on product gas, tar and gasification performance

Serrano, D,Kwapinska, M,Horvat, A,Sanchez-Delgado, S,Leahy, JJ (2016) Cynara cardunculus L. gasification in a bubbling fluidized bed: The effect of magnesite and olivine on product gas, tar and gasification performance. Fuel :247-259

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2016

Updraft gasification of poultry litter at farm-scale - A case study

Taupe, NC,Lynch, D,Wnetrzak, R,Kwapinska, M,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2016) Updraft gasification of poultry litter at farm-scale - A case study. Waste Management :324-333

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2016

Chemically and biologically-mediated fertilizing value of manure-derived biochar

Subedi, R,Taupe, N,Ikoyi, I,Bertora, C,Zavattaro, L,Schmalenberger, A,Leahy, JJ,Grignani, C (2016) Chemically and biologically-mediated fertilizing value of manure-derived biochar. The Science of the total environment :924-933

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2016

Poultry Litter Gasification in a Fluidized Bed Reactor: Effects of Gasifying Agent and Limestone Addition

Pandey, DS,Kwapinska, M,Gomez-Barea, A,Horvat, A,Fryda, LE,Rabou, LPLM,Leahy, JJ,Kwapinski, W (2016) Poultry Litter Gasification in a Fluidized Bed Reactor: Effects of Gasifying Agent and Limestone Addition. Energy & Fuels :3085-3096

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2016

Detailed Measurement Uncertainty Analysis of Solid-Phase Adsorption-Total Gas Chromatography (GC)-Detectable Tar from Biomass Gasification

Horvat, A,Kwapinska, M,Xue, G,Dooley, S,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2016) Detailed Measurement Uncertainty Analysis of Solid-Phase Adsorption-Total Gas Chromatography (GC)-Detectable Tar from Biomass Gasification. Energy & Fuels :2187-2197

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2016

Development of heterogeneous acid catalysts produced from the carbonization of Miscanthus x giganteus for the esterification of butyric acid to butyl butyrate with n-butanol

Severini, F,Flannelly, T,O'Nolan, D,Leahy, JJ,Kwapinski, W (2016) Development of heterogeneous acid catalysts produced from the carbonization of Miscanthus x giganteus for the esterification of butyric acid to butyl butyrate with n-butanol. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :2076-2084

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2016

Non-stoichiometric formation of formic and levulinic acids from the hydrolysis of biomass derived hexose carbohydrates

Flannelly, T,Lopes, M,Kupiainen, L,Dooley, S,Leahy, JJ (2016) Non-stoichiometric formation of formic and levulinic acids from the hydrolysis of biomass derived hexose carbohydrates. Rsc Advances :5797-5804

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2016

Effects of Soluble Lignin on the Formic Acid-Catalyzed Formation of Furfural: A Case Study for the Upgrading of Hemicellulose

Dussan, K,Girisuta, B,Lopes, M,Leahy, JJ,Hayes, MHB (2016) Effects of Soluble Lignin on the Formic Acid-Catalyzed Formation of Furfural: A Case Study for the Upgrading of Hemicellulose. Chemsuschem :492-504

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2016

Greenhouse gas emissions and soil properties following amendment with manure-derived biochars: Influence of pyrolysis temperature and feedstock type

Subedi, R,Taupe, N,Pelissetti, S,Petruzzelli, L,Bertora, C,Leahy, JJ,Grignani, C (2016) Greenhouse gas emissions and soil properties following amendment with manure-derived biochars: Influence of pyrolysis temperature and feedstock type. Journal Of Environmental Management :73-83

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2015

Ruthenium Clusters on Carbon Nanofibers for Formic Acid Decomposition: Effect of Doping the Support with Nitrogen

Zacharska, M,Podyacheva, OY,Kibis, LS,Boronin, AI,Senkovskiy, BV,Gerasimov, EY,Taran, OP,Ayusheev, AB,Parmon, VN,Leahy, JJ,Bulushev, DA (2015) Ruthenium Clusters on Carbon Nanofibers for Formic Acid Decomposition: Effect of Doping the Support with Nitrogen. Chemcatchem :2910-2917

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2015

Determination of the Higher Heating Value of Pig Manure

Wnetrzak, R,Hayes, DJM,Jensen, LS,Leahy, JJ,Kwapinski, W (2015) Determination of the Higher Heating Value of Pig Manure. Waste And Biomass Valorization :327-333

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2015

Pig slurry characteristics, nutrient balance and biogas production as affected by separation and acidification

Sommer, SG,Hjorth, M,Leahy, JJ,Zhu, K,Christel, W,Sorensen, CG,Sutaryo (2015) Pig slurry characteristics, nutrient balance and biogas production as affected by separation and acidification. Journal Of Agricultural Science :177-191

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2015

Analysis of the lignocellulosic components of peat samples with development of near infrared spectroscopy models for rapid quantitative predictions

Hayes, DJM,Hayes, MHB,Leahy, JJ (2015) Analysis of the lignocellulosic components of peat samples with development of near infrared spectroscopy models for rapid quantitative predictions. Fuel :261-268

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2015

Reaction Pathway Analysis of Ethyl Levulinate and 5-Ethoxymethylfurfural from D-Fructose Acid Hydrolysis in Ethanol

Flannelly, T,Dooley, S,Leahy, JJ (2015) Reaction Pathway Analysis of Ethyl Levulinate and 5-Ethoxymethylfurfural from D-Fructose Acid Hydrolysis in Ethanol. Energy & Fuels :7554-7565

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2015

Multi-gene genetic programming based predictive models for municipal solid waste gasification in a fluidized bed gasifier

Pandey, DS,Pan, I,Das, S,Leahy, JJ,Kwapinski, W (2015) Multi-gene genetic programming based predictive models for municipal solid waste gasification in a fluidized bed gasifier. Bioresource Technology :524-533

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2015

Fluidized Bed Gasification of Torrefied and Raw Grassy Biomass (Miscanthus x gigantenus). The Effect of Operating Conditions on Process Performance

Kwapinska, M,Xue, G,Horvat, A,Rabou, LPLM,Dooley, S,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2015) Fluidized Bed Gasification of Torrefied and Raw Grassy Biomass (Miscanthus x gigantenus). The Effect of Operating Conditions on Process Performance. Energy & Fuels :7290-7300

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2015

Catalytically Upgrading Bio-oil via Esterification

Liu, YC,Li, ZL,Leahy, JJ,Kwapinski, W (2015) Catalytically Upgrading Bio-oil via Esterification. Energy & Fuels :3691-3698

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2015

Conversion of Hemicellulose Sugars Catalyzed by Formic Acid: Kinetics of the Dehydration of D-Xylose, L-Arabinose, and D-Glucose

Dussan, K,Girisuta, B,Lopes, M,Leahy, JJ,Hayes, MHB (2015) Conversion of Hemicellulose Sugars Catalyzed by Formic Acid: Kinetics of the Dehydration of D-Xylose, L-Arabinose, and D-Glucose. Chemsuschem :1411-1428

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2014

ZrO2-modified TiO2 nanorod composite: Hydrothermal synthesis, characterization and application in esterification of organic acid

Li, Z., Liu, Y., Kwapinski, W., Leahy, J.J. (2014) ZrO2-modified TiO2 nanorod composite: Hydrothermal synthesis, characterization and application in esterification of organic acid. Materials Chemistry And Physics :82-89

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2014

Gasification of torrefied Miscanthus×giganteus in an air-blown bubbling fluidized bed gasifier

Xue, G., Kwapinska, M., Horvat, A., (...), Czajka, K.M., Leahy, J.J. (2014) Gasification of torrefied Miscanthus×giganteus in an air-blown bubbling fluidized bed gasifier. Bioresource Technology :397-403

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2014

Impact of torrefaction on properties of Miscanthus x giganteus relevant to gasification

Xue, G,Kwapinska, M,Kwapinski, W,Czajka, KM,Kennedy, J,Leahy, JJ (2014) Impact of torrefaction on properties of Miscanthus x giganteus relevant to gasification. Fuel :189-197

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2014

Behavior of heavy metals during fluidized bed combustion of poultry litter

Lynch, D., Low, F., Henihan, A.M., (...), Zhang, L., Leahy, J.J. (2014) Behavior of heavy metals during fluidized bed combustion of poultry litter. Energy & Fuels :5158-5166

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2014

Influence of pig manure biochar mineral content on Cr(III) sorption capacity

Wnetrzak, R., Leahy, J.J., Chojnacka, K.W., (...), Jensen, L.S., Kwapinski, W. (2014) Influence of pig manure biochar mineral content on Cr(III) sorption capacity. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :569-578

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2014

Gasification of torrefied Miscanthus x giganteus in an air-blown bubbling fluidized bed gasifier

Xue, G,Kwapinska, M,Horvat, A,Kwapinski, W,Rabou, LPLM,Dooley, S,Czajka, KM,Leahy, JJ (2014) Gasification of torrefied Miscanthus x giganteus in an air-blown bubbling fluidized bed gasifier. Bioresource Technology :397-403

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2014

Influence of pig manure biochar mineral content on Cr(III) sorption capacity

Wnetrzak, R,Leahy, JJ,Chojnacka, KW,Saeid, A,Novotny, E,Jensen, LS,Kwapinski, W (2014) Influence of pig manure biochar mineral content on Cr(III) sorption capacity. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :569-578

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2014

Behavior of Heavy Metals during Fluidized Bed Combustion of Poultry Litter

Lynch, D,Low, F,Henihan, AM,Garcia, A,Kwapinski, W,Zhang, L,Leahy, JJ (2014) Behavior of Heavy Metals during Fluidized Bed Combustion of Poultry Litter. Energy & Fuels :5158-5166

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2014

Hydrogenation of sunflower oil over Pt-Ni bimetallic supported catalysts: Preparation, characterization and catalytic activity

McArdle, S,Leahy, JJ,Curtin, T,Tanner, D (2014) Hydrogenation of sunflower oil over Pt-Ni bimetallic supported catalysts: Preparation, characterization and catalytic activity. Applied Catalysis A-General :78-86

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2014

Gasification of Miscanthus x giganteus in an Air-Blown Bubbling Fluidized Bed: A Preliminary Study of Performance and Agglomeration

Xue, G,Kwapinska, M,Horvat, A,Li, ZL,Dooley, S,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2014) Gasification of Miscanthus x giganteus in an Air-Blown Bubbling Fluidized Bed: A Preliminary Study of Performance and Agglomeration. Energy & Fuels :1121-1131

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2014

The effect of hydrogen peroxide concentration and solid loading on the fractionation of biomass in formic acid

Dussan, K., Girisuta, B., Haverty, D., Leahy, J.J., Hayes, M.H.B. (2014) The effect of hydrogen peroxide concentration and solid loading on the fractionation of biomass in formic acid. Carbohydrate Polymers :374-384

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2013

A kinetic study of acid catalysed hydrolysis of sugar cane bagasse to levulinic acid

Girisuta, B,Dussan, K,Haverty, D,Leahy, JJ,Hayes, MHB (2013) A kinetic study of acid catalysed hydrolysis of sugar cane bagasse to levulinic acid. Chemical Engineering Journal :61-70

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2013

Optimizing the Fat and Water Content of Impaction Bone Allograft

McKenna, PB,Leahy, JJ,Masterson, EL,McGloughlin, TM (2013) Optimizing the Fat and Water Content of Impaction Bone Allograft. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research :243-248

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2013

Kinetics of levulinic acid and furfural production from Miscanthus x giganteus

Dussan, K,Girisuta, B,Haverty, D,Leahy, JJ,Hayes, MHB (2013) Kinetics of levulinic acid and furfural production from Miscanthus x giganteus. Bioresource Technology :216-224

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2013

Utilisation of poultry litter as an energy feedstock

Henihan, AM,Bowen, B,Lynch, D,McDonnell, K,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2013) Utilisation of poultry litter as an energy feedstock. Biomass & Bioenergy :197-204

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2013

Effect of sawdust addition and composting of feedstock on renewable energy and biochar production from pyrolysis of anaerobically digested pig manure

Troy, SM,Nolan, T,Leahy, JJ,Lawlor, PG,Healy, MG,Kwapinski, W (2013) Effect of sawdust addition and composting of feedstock on renewable energy and biochar production from pyrolysis of anaerobically digested pig manure. Biomass & Bioenergy :1-9

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2013

Effects of tensile strain on the nanostructure of irradiated and thermally stabilised ultra high molecular weight polyethylenes for orthopaedic devices

Collins, MN,Dalton, E,Leahy, JJ,Birkinshaw, C (2013) Effects of tensile strain on the nanostructure of irradiated and thermally stabilised ultra high molecular weight polyethylenes for orthopaedic devices. Rsc Advances :1995-2007

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2013

The influence of the pig manure separation system on the energy production potentials

Wnetrzak, R,Kwapinski, W,Peters, K,Sommer, SG,Jensen, LS,Leahy, JJ (2013) The influence of the pig manure separation system on the energy production potentials. Bioresource Technology :502-508

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2013

Ash Agglomeration and Deposition during Combustion of Poultry Litter in a Bubbling Fluidized-Bed Combustor

Lynch, D,Henihan, AM,Kwapinski, W,Zhang, L,Leahy, JJ (2013) Ash Agglomeration and Deposition during Combustion of Poultry Litter in a Bubbling Fluidized-Bed Combustor. Energy & Fuels :4684-4694

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2013

Bioenergy Production

Ward, AJ,Leahy, JJ,Sommer, SG,Christensen, ML,Schmidt, T,Jensen, LS (2013) Bioenergy Production. Animal Manure Recycling: Treatment And Management :237-269

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2012

Hydro-Pyrolysis of Biomass and Online Catalytic Vapor Upgrading with Ni-ZSM-5 and Ni-MCM-41

Melligan, F,Hayes, MHB,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2012) Hydro-Pyrolysis of Biomass and Online Catalytic Vapor Upgrading with Ni-ZSM-5 and Ni-MCM-41. Energy & Fuels :6080-6090

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2012

Mutagenic activity of biochars obtained from pyrolysis biorefinery processes in Salmonella typhimurium TA100 and TA98 tester strains with and without metabolic S9 mix activation.

Piterina, AV., Chipman, K. Leahy, J.J., Pembroke, J.T., and M.H.Hayes (2012) Mutagenic activity of biochars obtained from pyrolysis biorefinery processes in Salmonella typhimurium TA100 and TA98 tester strains with and without metabolic S9 mix activation.. Environmental Engineering and management Journal :86-

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2012

Effect of sawdust addition on composting of separated raw and anaerobically digested pig manure

Troy, SM,Nolan, T,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ,Healy, MG,Lawlor, PG (2012) Effect of sawdust addition on composting of separated raw and anaerobically digested pig manure. Journal Of Environmental Management :70-77

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2012

Synthesis and characterisation of sulfated TiO2 nanorods and ZrO2/TiO2 nanorod composites for the esterification of bio-oil model organic acid

Li Z., Wnetrzak R., Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J. (2012) Synthesis and characterisation of sulfated TiO2 nanorods and ZrO2/TiO2 nanorod composites for the esterification of bio-oil model organic acid. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

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2012

Kinetic and adsorptive characterization of biochar in metal ions removal

Kolodynska, D,Wnetrzak, R,Leahy, JJ,Hayes, MHB,Kwapinski, W,Hubicki, Z (2012) Kinetic and adsorptive characterization of biochar in metal ions removal. Chemical Engineering Journal :295-305

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2012

An integrated process for the production of platform chemicals and diesel miscible fuels by acid-catalyzed hydrolysis and downstream upgrading of the acid hydrolysis residues with thermal and catalytic pyrolysis

Girisuta, B,Kalogiannis, KG,Dussan, K,Leahy, JJ,Hayes, MHB,Stefanidis, SD,Michailof, CM,Lappas, AA (2012) An integrated process for the production of platform chemicals and diesel miscible fuels by acid-catalyzed hydrolysis and downstream upgrading of the acid hydrolysis residues with thermal and catalytic pyrolysis. Bioresource Technology :92-100

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2012

Crystal morphology of strained ultra high molecular weight polyethylenes

Collins, MN,Dalton, E,Schaller, B,Leahy, JJ,Birkinshaw, C (2012) Crystal morphology of strained ultra high molecular weight polyethylenes. Polymer Testing :629-637

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2012

Autothermal, single-stage, performic acid pretreatment of Miscanthus x giganteus for the rapid fractionation of its biomass components into a lignin/hemicellulose-rich liquor and a cellulase-digestible pulp

Haverty, D,Dussan, K,Piterina, AV,Leahy, JJ,Hayes, MHB (2012) Autothermal, single-stage, performic acid pretreatment of Miscanthus x giganteus for the rapid fractionation of its biomass components into a lignin/hemicellulose-rich liquor and a cellulase-digestible pulp. Bioresource Technology :173-177

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2012

Pyrolysis GC/MS of Miscanthus x giganteus with Ni-ZSM-5 and Ni-MCM-41 in a hydrogen atmosphere.

Melligan F., Hayes M.H.B., Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J. (2012) Pyrolysis GC/MS of Miscanthus x giganteus with Ni-ZSM-5 and Ni-MCM-41 in a hydrogen atmosphere.. Energy & Fuels

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2012

Effects of Tensile Strain on the Morphology of Irradiated and Thermally Stabilised Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylenes

Maurice N. Collins, Eric Dalton, J.J. Leahy, Colin Birkinshaw (2012) Effects of Tensile Strain on the Morphology of Irradiated and Thermally Stabilised Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylenes. Polymer

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2012

Characterisation of the products from pyrolysis of residues after acid hydrolysis of Miscanthus

Melligan, F,Dussan, K,Auccaise, R,Novotny, EH,Leahy, JJ,Hayes, MHB,Kwapinski, W (2012) Characterisation of the products from pyrolysis of residues after acid hydrolysis of Miscanthus. Bioresource Technology :258-263

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2011

Selective hydrogenation of sunflower oil over noble metal catalysts

McArdle, S; Girish, S; Leahy, JJ; Curtin, T (2011) Selective hydrogenation of sunflower oil over noble metal catalysts. Journal Of Molecular Catalysis A-Chemical :179-187

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2011

Pressurised pyrolysis of Miscanthus using a fixed bed reactor

Melligan, F; Auccaise, R; Novotny, EH; Leahy, JJ; Hayes, MHB; Kwapinski, W (2011) Pressurised pyrolysis of Miscanthus using a fixed bed reactor. Bioresource Technology :3466-3470

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2011

Characterization of compost produced from separated pig manure and a variety of bulking agents at low initial C/N ratios

Nolan, T; Troy, SM; Healy, MG; Kwapinski, W; Leahy, JJ; Lawlor, PG (2011) Characterization of compost produced from separated pig manure and a variety of bulking agents at low initial C/N ratios. Bioresource Technology :7131-7138

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2010

Biochar from biomass and waste

Kwapinski W., Byrne C.M.P., Kryachko E., Wolfram P., Adley C., Leahy J.J., Novotny E.H., Hayes M.H.B. (2010) Biochar from biomass and waste. Waste And Biomass Valorization :177-189

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2010

Biochar from Biomass and Waste

Kwapinski, W,Byrne, CMP,Kryachko, E,Wolfram, P,Adley, C,Leahy, JJ,Novotny, EH,Hayes, MHB (2010) Biochar from Biomass and Waste. Waste And Biomass Valorization :177-189

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2010

Hydrogenation of sunflower oil over platinum supported on silica catalysts: Preparation, characterisation and catalytic activity

McArdle, S; Curtin, T; Leahy, JJ (2010) Hydrogenation of sunflower oil over platinum supported on silica catalysts: Preparation, characterisation and catalytic activity. Applied Catalysis A-General :332-338

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2008

Crystal ageing in irradiated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene

Barron, D; Collins, MN; Flannery, MJ; Leahy, JJ; Birkinshaw, C (2008) Crystal ageing in irradiated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. Journal Of Materials Science-Materials In Medicine :2293-2299

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2004

Metal ion adsorption by peat and solvent-extracted peat

Minihan, MM; McCann, E; Leahy, JJ (2004) Metal ion adsorption by peat and solvent-extracted peat. Adsorption Science & Technology :783-793

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2004

Isotherm studies on the adsorption of Iron, Barium and Lead by peat and chemically modified peat.

Minihan, M; McCann, E; Leahy, JJ (2004) Isotherm studies on the adsorption of Iron, Barium and Lead by peat and chemically modified peat.. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :793-794

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2003

Camelina oil as a fuel for diesel transport engines

Bernardo, A; Howard-Hildige, R; O'Connell, A; Nichol, R; Ryan, J; Rice, B; Roche, E; Leahy, JJ (2003) Camelina oil as a fuel for diesel transport engines. Industrial Crops And Products :191-197

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2003

Combustion of poultry litter in a fluidised bed combustor

Abelha, P; Gulyurtlu, I; Boavida, D; Barros, JS; Cabrita, I; Leahy, J; Kelleher, B; Leahy, A (2003) Combustion of poultry litter in a fluidised bed combustor. Fuel :687-692

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2003

Emissions modeling of fluidised bed co-combustion of poultry litter and peat

Henihan, AM; Leahy, MJ; Leahy, JJ; Cummins, E; Kelleher, BP (2003) Emissions modeling of fluidised bed co-combustion of poultry litter and peat. Bioresource Technology :289-294

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2003

Monitoring and dispersion modelling of emissions from the fluidised bed combustion of poultry litter

Henihan, AM; Kelleher, BP; Leahy, MJ; Cummins, E; Leahy, JJ (2003) Monitoring and dispersion modelling of emissions from the fluidised bed combustion of poultry litter. Environmental Monitoring And Assessment :239-255

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2002

Advances in Poultry Litter Disposal Technology - A Review

Kelleher, BP; Leahy, JJ; Henihan, AM; O'Dwyer, TF; Sutton, D; Leahy, M (2002) Advances in Poultry Litter Disposal Technology - A Review. Bioresource Technology :27-36

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2002

The use of fly ash from the combustion of poultry litter for the adsorption of chromium(III) from aqueous solution

Kelleher, BP; O'Callaghan, MN; Leahy, MJ; O'Dwyer, TF; Leahy, JJ (2002) The use of fly ash from the combustion of poultry litter for the adsorption of chromium(III) from aqueous solution. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :1212-1218

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2002

Winterisation of waste cooking oil methyl ester to improve cold temperature fuel properties

Gomez, MEG; Howard-Hildige, R; Leahy, JJ; Rice, B (2002) Winterisation of waste cooking oil methyl ester to improve cold temperature fuel properties. Fuel :33-39

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2002

The effect of steam treating waste cooking oil on the yield of methyl ester

Supple, B; Howard-Hildige, R; Gonzalez-Gomez, E; Leahy, JJ (2002) The effect of steam treating waste cooking oil on the yield of methyl ester. Journal Of The American Oil Chemists Society :175-178

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2001

End-group identity and its effect on the thermal degradation of poly(butyl cyanoacrylate)

Hickey, A; Leahy, JJ; Birkinshaw, C (2001) End-group identity and its effect on the thermal degradation of poly(butyl cyanoacrylate). Macromolecular Rapid Communications :1158-1162

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2001

Behaviour of meat and bonemeal/peat pellets in a bench scale fluidised bed combustor

McDonnell, K; Desmond, J; Leahy, JJ; Howard-Hildige, R; Ward, S (2001) Behaviour of meat and bonemeal/peat pellets in a bench scale fluidised bed combustor. Energy :81-90

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2001

A study of ageing in acrylic adhesives

Lyons, E; Leahy, JJ; Hayes, K (2001) A study of ageing in acrylic adhesives. International Journal Of Adhesion And Adhesives :35-40

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2000

Emission and performance characteristics of a 2 litre Toyota diesel van operating on esterified waste cooking oil and mineral diesel fuel.

Gomez, MEG; Howard-Hildige, R; Leahy, JJ; O'Reilly, T; Supple, B; Malone, M (2000) Emission and performance characteristics of a 2 litre Toyota diesel van operating on esterified waste cooking oil and mineral diesel fuel.. Environmental Monitoring And Assessment :13-20

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2000

The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on the adhesion behavior of aqueous suspensions

Leahy, JJ; Macken, C; Ryan, M (2000) The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on the adhesion behavior of aqueous suspensions. Journal Of Colloid And Interface Science :209-213

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1999

Chemical modelling of an Irish raised bog at Clara, co. Offaly

McKeon, M; Leahy, JJ; Moles, R (1999) Chemical modelling of an Irish raised bog at Clara, co. Offaly. Biology And Environment :133-

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1999

The role of long lived free radicals in the ageing of irradiated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene

O'Neill, P; Birkinshaw, C; Leahy, JJ; Barklie, R (1999) The role of long lived free radicals in the ageing of irradiated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. Polymer Degradation And Stability :31-39

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1999

Radiocarbon dated episode of Bronze Age slope instability in the south-eastern Burren, county Clare.

Moles, R; Moles, N; Leahy, J (1999) Radiocarbon dated episode of Bronze Age slope instability in the south-eastern Burren, county Clare.. Irish Geography :52-57

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1999

Properties of rapeseed oil for use as a diesel fuel extender

McDonnell, K; Ward, S; Leahy, JJ; McNulty, P (1999) Properties of rapeseed oil for use as a diesel fuel extender. Journal Of The American Oil Chemists Society :539-543

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1997

The rheology of peat/solvent slurries

Leahy, JJ; Hughes, MA (1997) The rheology of peat/solvent slurries. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :193-197

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1995

THE DISTRIBUTION OF OXIDATION-PRODUCTS IN IRRADIATED ULTRA-HIGH-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE

ONEILL, P; BIRKINSHAW, C; LEAHY, JJ; BUGGY, M; ASHIDA, T (1995) THE DISTRIBUTION OF OXIDATION-PRODUCTS IN IRRADIATED ULTRA-HIGH-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE. Polymer Degradation And Stability :239-244

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1995

Emissions from Two Compression Ignition Engined Vehicles Running on Mineral and Rape Seed Oil Based Fuels.

Howard-Hildige, R; Condon, S; Leahy, JJ; McDonnell, K (1995) Emissions from Two Compression Ignition Engined Vehicles Running on Mineral and Rape Seed Oil Based Fuels.. Air Pollution :379-387

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1992

THE CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL STRUCTURE OF PEAT BITUMENS

LEAHY, JJ; BIRKINSHAW, C (1992) THE CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL STRUCTURE OF PEAT BITUMENS. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :57-65

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1992

The Chemical and Physical Structure of Peat Bitumens

Birkinshaw, C; Leahy, JJ (1992) The Chemical and Physical Structure of Peat Bitumens. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :57-65

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1990

The Structure of Peat Bitumens and Peat/Petroleum Bitum en Blends With Consideration of Their Potential Use as Road Binders

Birkinshaw, C;Leahy,JJ; Drake, JAG; Jamieson, IL (1990) The Structure of Peat Bitumens and Peat/Petroleum Bitum en Blends With Consideration of Their Potential Use as Road Binders. J. Materials Science :3688-3692

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1990

STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PEAT BITUMEN AND PEAT PETROLEUM BITUMEN BLENDS, AND CONSIDERATION OF THEIR POTENTIAL USE AS ROAD BINDER MATERIALS

LEAHY, JJ; DRAKE, JAG; BIRKINSHAW, C; JAMIESON, IL (1990) STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PEAT BITUMEN AND PEAT PETROLEUM BITUMEN BLENDS, AND CONSIDERATION OF THEIR POTENTIAL USE AS ROAD BINDER MATERIALS. Journal Of Materials Science :3688-3692

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1990

Thermal Ageing of Peat Bitumen

Birkinshaw, C; Leahy, JJ; Drake, JAG (1990) Thermal Ageing of Peat Bitumen. Fuel :787-789

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Books

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Book Chapters

2013

Bioenergy Production

Sommer S.;Ward A.;Leahy J. (2013) Bioenergy Production. Animal Manure Recycling: Treatment And Management :237-269

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2013

Bioenergy Production

Sommer, SG; Ward, AJ; Leahy, JJ (2013) Bioenergy Production. USA : Wiley Animal Manure Recycling: Treatment and Management :237-269

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2003

Energy from Biomass

P Zappelli J J leahy (2003) Energy from Biomass. Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers Carbon Dioxide Recovery & Utilisation :372-

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2002

Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Colloid and Interfacial Behavior

Leahy J J. (2002) Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Colloid and Interfacial Behavior. NY : Marcel Dekker The Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science

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2000

AnAgeing Study of Air Activated Adhesives

Lyons, E , J.J. Leahy (2000) AnAgeing Study of Air Activated Adhesives. NY : Kluver Academic/Plenum Publishers Ageing Studies & Lifetime Extension of Materials

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2000

Ageing characteristics of g irradiated ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.

O'Neill, P., C. Birkinshaw , J.J. Leahy (2000) Ageing characteristics of g irradiated ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. . NY : Kluver Academic/Plenum Publishers Ageing Studies & Lifetime Extension of Materials :161-

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Edited Books

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Other Journals

2006

Development of a more Environmentally friendly Process for the Hydrogenation of Sunflower Oil

McArdle, S; Curtin, T; Leahy, JJ (2006) Development of a more Environmentally friendly Process for the Hydrogenation of Sunflower Oil. enviroNews :6-

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Conference Publications

2016

European Conference of Educational Research, Dublin, Ireland.

Flaherty, A., Erduran, S., O'Dwyer, A., Leahy, J. J. (2016, August). (2016) European Conference of Educational Research, Dublin, Ireland..

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2015

American Chemical Society Spring National Meeting

Flannelly T., Dooley S., Leahy J.J (2015) American Chemical Society Spring National Meeting.

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2013

A study of hydrogen pressure during hydropyrolysis of Miscanthus x giganteus and online catalytic vapour upgrading with Ni on ZSM-5

Melligan, F,Hayes, MHB,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2013) A study of hydrogen pressure during hydropyrolysis of Miscanthus x giganteus and online catalytic vapour upgrading with Ni on ZSM-5. Journal Of Analytical And Applied Pyrolysis :369-377

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2012

UBIOCHEM

Melligan F., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B., Kwapinski W. (2012) UBIOCHEM.

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2012

19th International Symposium on Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis

Melligan F., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B., Kwapinski W. (2012) 19th International Symposium on Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis.

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2012

International Workshop of Biomass Torrefaction for Energy at Ecole des Mines d'Albi

Leahy J.J., Xue G., Kwapinska M., Kwapinski W. (2012) International Workshop of Biomass Torrefaction for Energy at Ecole des Mines d'Albi.

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2012

Cat4Bio Thessaloniki

Melligan F., Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2012) Cat4Bio Thessaloniki.

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2012

4th International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste

Wnetrzak R., Leahy J.J., Peters K., Jensen L.S., Kwapinski W. (2012) 4th International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste.

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2011

22nd North American Catalysis Society Meeting

Li Zonglai, Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J. (2011) 22nd North American Catalysis Society Meeting.

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2011

Nauka i przemysl – metody spektroskopowe w praktyce, nowe wyzwania i mozliwosci, ISBN 978-83-227-3227-4

Wnetrzak R., Kolodynska D., Hubicki Z., Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2011) Nauka i przemysl – metody spektroskopowe w praktyce, nowe wyzwania i mozliwosci, ISBN 978-83-227-3227-4.

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2011

Hybrid Materials - organized by Elsevier

Li Zhonglai, Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J. (2011) Hybrid Materials - organized by Elsevier.

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2011

Proceedings 21st Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium, Environ 2011

Troy S., Nolan T., Lawlor P., Leahy J. Healy M., Kwapinski W. (2011) Proceedings 21st Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium, Environ 2011 .

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2011

Science and Industry – Spectroscopic methods in practice

Wnetrzak R., Kolodynska D., Hubicki Z., Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2011) Science and Industry – Spectroscopic methods in practice.

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2011

1st International Congress on Catalysis for Biorefineries - CatBior

Wnetrzak R., Leahy J.J., Kwapinski W. (2011) 1st International Congress on Catalysis for Biorefineries - CatBior .

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2011

Hybrid Materials, Strasburg

Li Zhonglai, Kwapinski W. Leahy J.J. (2011) Hybrid Materials, Strasburg.

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2010

2nd annual UK Biochar Conference, Rothamsted

Byrne C., Kwapinski W., Wolfram P., Melligan F., Novotny E.H., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2010) 2nd annual UK Biochar Conference, Rothamsted .

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2010

3rd International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorization, Beijing

Kwapinski W., Byrne C., Kryachko E., Wolfram P., Adley C., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2010) 3rd International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorization, Beijing .

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2010

3rd International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorization, Beijing

Kwapinski W., Wnetrzak R., Melligan F., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2010) 3rd International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorization, Beijing .

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2010

15th IHSS Conference, Tenerife

Kwapinski W., Wolfram P., Byrne C., Melligan F., Novotny E.H., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2010) 15th IHSS Conference, Tenerife.

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2010

Bioten conference

Kwapinski W., Melligan F., Byrne B., Wolfram P., Nowotny E., Haverty D., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2010) Bioten conference.

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2010

Bioten conference

Kwapinski W., Wnetrzak R., Melligan F., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2010) Bioten conference.

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2010

10th European Gasification Conference, Amsterdam

Kwapinska M., Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J. (2010) 10th European Gasification Conference, Amsterdam .

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2010

3rd International Biochar Conference: IBI 2010

Hayes, M.H.B., Byrne, C.M.P., Kwapinski, W., Wolfram, P., Melligan, F.J., Novotny, E.H., Leahy, J.J. (2010) 3rd International Biochar Conference: IBI 2010.

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2010

Managing livestock manure for sustainable agriculture

Kwapinski W., Troy S., Wnetrzak R., Piterina A., Healy M.G., Nolan T., Lawlor P.G., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2010) Managing livestock manure for sustainable agriculture.

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2009

Working Party on Computer Aided Process Engineering

Melligan F., Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H. (2009) Working Party on Computer Aided Process Engineering.

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2009

IRCSET Symposium

Melligan F., Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H. (2009) IRCSET Symposium.

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2009

Energy Solutions¿09 `Energy to drive the Irish Economy¿

Kwapinski W., Kryachko E., Melligan F., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H.B. (2009) Energy Solutions¿09 `Energy to drive the Irish Economy¿.

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2009

Working Party on Computer Aided Process Engineering

Melligan F., Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H. (2009) Working Party on Computer Aided Process Engineering.

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2008

16th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition

Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H. (2008) 16th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition.

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2008

16th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition

Kwapinski W., Leahy J.J., Hayes M.H. (2008) 16th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition.

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2007

5th Euro Fed Lipid Congress

Golden T, Curtin T and Leahy J.J. (2007) 5th Euro Fed Lipid Congress.

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2007

59th Irish Universities Chemistry Research Colloquium.

McArdle S., Leahy, JJ and Curtin T. (2007) 59th Irish Universities Chemistry Research Colloquium..

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2007

31st Annual Symposium of the Micorscopical Society of Ireland

McArdle S, Leahy JJ and Curtin T (2007) 31st Annual Symposium of the Micorscopical Society of Ireland.

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2007

16th congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology

Nilsson, G, Anderson, C., Henricson, J., Leahy, J, O¿Doherty, J. and Sj¿berg, F. (2007) 16th congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology. :*-*

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2006

Global Conference on Renewable Energy Approaches for Desert Regions

Fogarty, C. Madden, O., O¿ Connell, M., Howard-Hildige, R.,Leahy, J.J. and Mc Ardle, S., (2006) Global Conference on Renewable Energy Approaches for Desert Regions. :*-*

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2006

97th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo

S.Mc Ardle, J.J. Leahy and T.Curtin, (2006) 97th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo. :*-*

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2004

Proceedings of Polytronic 2004: 4th International IEEE Conference on Polymers and Adhesives in Microelectronics and Photonics

Griffin, P., Leahy, J.J., Punch, J., Galkin, T., Elonen, E. and Rusanen, O. (2004) Proceedings of Polytronic 2004: 4th International IEEE Conference on Polymers and Adhesives in Microelectronics and Photonics. :*-*

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2004

2004 4TH IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POLYMERS AND ADHESIVES IN MICROELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Griffin, P; Leahy, JJ; Punch, J; Galkin, T; Elonen, E; Rusanen, O (2004) 2004 4TH IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POLYMERS AND ADHESIVES IN MICROELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS. :242-250

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2004

4th International IEEE Conference on Polymers and Adhesives in Microelectronics and Photonics,

Griffin, P., J.J. Leahy, J. Punch, T. Galkin, E. Elonen and O. Rusanen, (2004) 4th International IEEE Conference on Polymers and Adhesives in Microelectronics and Photonics,. :*-*

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2002

Ecotopia 2002

O¿Connell, A., Mercier, E., (INSA Toulouse), Howard-Hildige, R., Leahy, J.J. (2002) Ecotopia 2002. :*-*

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2001

International Conference on Agricultural Science and Technology

Leahy, M. J., Kelleher, B. P., Henihan, A. M., Leahy, J.J., Abelha, P., Gulyurtlu, I., Boavida, D., Seabra, J. and Cabrita, I. (2001) International Conference on Agricultural Science and Technology. :*-*

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2000

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

Gonzalez Gomez M.E., Howard-Hildige R., Leahy J.J., O'Reilly T., Supple B., Malone M. (2000) Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Environmental Monitoring And Assessment :13-20

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1999

2nd International Conference on Urban Air Quality ¿ Measurement, Modelling and Management.

M.E. Gonzales Gomez, R. Howard-Hildige, J.J. Leahy, T. O¿Reilly, B.Supple and M. Malone (1999) 2nd International Conference on Urban Air Quality ¿ Measurement, Modelling and Management.. :*-*

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1999

8th International Symposium on Transport and Air Pollution

T. O¿Reilly, R. Howard-Hildige, J.J. Leahy, E. Gonzales, B. Supple, A Ryan and M. Malone (1999) 8th International Symposium on Transport and Air Pollution. :*-*

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1995

AIR POLLUTION III, VOL 2: AIR POLLUTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

HowardHildige, R; Condon, S; Leahy, JJ; McDonnell, K (1995) AIR POLLUTION III, VOL 2: AIR POLLUTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT. :379-385

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Conference Contributions

2008

The 6th Euro Fed Lipid Congress - Oils, Fats and Lipids in the 3rd Millennium

Golden, T., J.J. Leahy, T. Curtin (2008) The 6th Euro Fed Lipid Congress - Oils, Fats and Lipids in the 3rd Millennium.

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2008

60th Irish Universities Chemistry Research Colloquium

Golden, T., J.J. Leahy, T. Curtin (2008) 60th Irish Universities Chemistry Research Colloquium.

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Published Reports

2011

Scientific Assessment in support of the Materials Roadmap enabling Low Carbon Energy Technologies

W.H. Schwarz, O.J. Bello, W de Jong, J.J.Leahy, J. Oakey, K.Oyaas, L.Sorum, H.Steinmüller (2011) Scientific Assessment in support of the Materials Roadmap enabling Low Carbon Energy Technologies. Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union

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Editorials

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications

2015

Mechanism and Kinetics of Advantaged Biofuels Synthesis from D-Fructose

Flannelly T., Howard M., Dooley S., Leahy J.J (2015) Mechanism and Kinetics of Advantaged Biofuels Synthesis from D-Fructose.

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2015

Synthesis of 'Diesel' or 'Gasoline' Oxygenated Fuel Components from Hexose Carbohydrates by Reaction with Ethanol

Flannelly T., Howard M., Dooley S., Leahy J.J. (2015) Synthesis of 'Diesel' or 'Gasoline' Oxygenated Fuel Components from Hexose Carbohydrates by Reaction with Ethanol.

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2007

Development of a catalytic process for the hydrogenation of sunflower oil

McArdle, S; Curtin, T; Leahy, JJ (2007) Development of a catalytic process for the hydrogenation of sunflower oil. UL

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2004

Combustion of poultry litter in a fluidised bed combustor (vol 82,pg 687, 2003)

Abelha, P; Gulyurtlu, I; Boavida, D; Barros, JS; Cabrita, I; Leahy, J; Kelleher, B; Leahy, M; Henihan, AM (2004) Combustion of poultry litter in a fluidised bed combustor (vol 82,pg 687, 2003). Fuel :2439-2439

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2002

Advances in poultry litter disposal technology - a review

Kelleher, BP; Leahy, JJ; Henihan, AM; O'Dwyer, TF; Sutton, D; Leahy, MJ (2002) Advances in poultry litter disposal technology - a review. Bioresource Technology :27-36

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1999

A trial of esterefied waste cooking oil as a summer and winter fuel for vehicles and heating boilers, and investigation into the feasibility of establishing a small scale processing plant

Howard-Hildige, R; Leahy, JJ (1999) A trial of esterefied waste cooking oil as a summer and winter fuel for vehicles and heating boilers, and investigation into the feasibility of establishing a small scale processing plant.

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1999

Production and Testing of waste cooking oil based fuel oil for vehicles.

Howard-Hildige, R; Leahy, JJ (1999) Production and Testing of waste cooking oil based fuel oil for vehicles..

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1990

THERMAL AGING OF PEAT BITUMEN

LEAHY, JJ; DRAKE, JAG; BIRKINSHAW, C (1990) THERMAL AGING OF PEAT BITUMEN. Fuel :787-789

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