Biography

The University of Limerick, Ireland 01.2011 – present Associate Professor / COURSE DIRECTOR Chemical and Biochemical Engineering B.Eng.(Hons)
Faculty of Science and Engineering, Chemical Sciences
Department - Currently supervise a few PhD students (13 others successfully completed their thesis), oversees work of Post Docs from overseas who came to work under his supervision.· Leader of six modules for under and postgraduate students.· Supervise Final Year Projects and number of international students who came on practice into his laboratories.· Lead a research on biomass/biowaste thermo-chemical conversions. The University of Limerick, Ireland07.2007 – 12.2010SENIOR RESEARCHER Fellow / Faculty of Science, Department of Chemical and Environmental Science· Design and optimisation of fluidise bed process of biomass to syngas production.· Thermal treatment of biomaterial and develop porous structure of biochar and its applications.· Thermal biomass decomposition: pyrolysis, gasification, combustion.· Bio-oil and volatile upgrading.· Second generation biofuels and biorefining. The University of Manchester, U.K. 2006 – 07.2007Marie Curie EXPERIENCED RESEARCHER Fellowship / Centre for Process Integration, School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science· Dynamic model and transient analysis of industrial utility plant.· Design and optimisation of process utility systems. Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany 2001 – 2006RESEARCH ASSISTANT / Department of Thermal Process Engineering· Heat and mass transfer during adsorption in packed bed at different operational conditions.· Formulated and solved a numerically two-dimensional heterogeneous non-isothermal model.·Planning, design, controlling and conducting of chemical engineering processes (adsorption, fluidization, granulation, coating) experiments and apparatus.· Investigated reaction network of catalytic ethane oxidation.· Determination of detailed kinetic laws for selected catalysts and catalytically active membranes.· Supervised and successfully accomplished projects involving different universities and industrial partners. The Technical University of Lodz, Poland 1995 – 2001ASSISSTANT / Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering· Vast teaching experience in area of chemical and process engineering.· Membrane techniques, membrane preparations, liquid extraction processes.· Developing experiments form laboratory to prototype evaluation.· Theoretical and experimental conduct of extraction and separation of phenol and heavy metal ions from aqueous streams to aid the recovery process.· Industrial project for developing infrared flowmeters device.· Co-coordinator in research framework of sustainable development carried out by a group of specialists within the TEMPUS (IB_JEP-13301-98).· Heat and mass transfer during adsorption in packed bed at different operational conditions.· Formulated and solved a numerically two-dimensional heterogeneous non-isothermal model.

Research Interests

  • Energy and natural resources;
  • Thermo-chemical processes;
  • Biorefinery;
  • Bio-oil upgrading;
  • Bio-gasification;
  • Pyrolysis;
  • Char and nutrition processing;
  • Heat and mass balances;
  • Adsorption processes;
  • Nutrients sorption;
  • Biowaste processing;
  • Numerical modelling of: heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering;
  • Catalyses;

Professional Activities

Patent

  • 2013 13157393.3-1357 - Fertilizer production

Employment

  • 2006 The University of Manchester, U.K. - EXPERIENCED RESEARCHER Fellowship
  • 2001 Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany - RESEARCH ASSISTANT
  • 1994 The Technical University of Lodz - ASSISTANT, RESEARCHER, LECTURER

Award

  • - The Batory Foundation Conference Travel Financial
  • - Marie Curie Fellowship
  • - Research Fellowship at the Copernicus University
  • - Leonardo Program Exchange Fellowship
  • - Rector Excellence Scholarship for the Best Student
  • - Undergraduate Academic Excellence Research Scholarships
  • - Secondary Education Best Student in Poland
  • - EI - FP7 Travel Support

Language

  • German
  • Russian
  • English
  • Polish

Association

  • ' Management Committee member of IChemE AIMG (Institution of Chemical Engineers All Ireland Member Group), IChemE

Other

  • 2012-16 One of two Ireland's delegate Management Committee member to European Science Foundation's Cooperation in the field of Science and Technology Research Action COST TD1203 ‘Food waste valorisation for sustainable chemicals, materials & fuels

    2013-17 Ireland's delegate Management Committee member to European Science Foundation's Cooperation in the field of Science and Technology Research Action COST FP1205 ‘Forests, their Products and Services'

Research Collaborators

  • - Outgoing Visitor - University of Lodz -Poland
  • - Outgoing Visitor - University of Lodz -Poland
  • - Outgoing Visitor - University of Lodz -Poland
  • Agnieszka M. Ruppert - Joint Publication - Lodz University of Technology -Poland
  • Agnieszka Saeid - Joint Publication - Wroclaw University of Technology -Poland
  • Agnieszka Ura - Joint Publication - Lodz University of Technology -Poland
  • Andrea Baglieri - Joint Publication - University of Catania -Italy
  • Angelina Rosiak - Joint Publication - Lodz University of Technology -Poland
  • Bartlomiej Glowacki - Outgoing Visitor - University of Cambridge -England
  • Braulio S. Archanjo - Joint Publication - Inmetro - Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia -Brazil
  • Bryan S. Griffiths - Joint Publication - Scotland's Rural College -Scotland
  • Carlos A. Achete - Joint Publication - Inmetro - Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia -Brazil
  • Chiara Mozzetti Monterumici - Joint Publication - University of Turin -Italy
  • Daniele Rosso - Joint Publication - ACEA Pinerolese Industriale SpA -Italy
  • Etelvino Henrique Novotny - Joint Publication - Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuaria (Embrapa) -Brazil
  • Fiona Low - Joint Publication - Monash University -Australia
  • Gomez Barea - Joint Publication - University of Sevilla -Spain
  • Indranil Pan - Joint Publication - Imperial College London -England
  • Jacek Grams - Joint Publication - Lodz University of Technology -Poland
  • Jacek Grams - Visiting Professor/Lecturer - Lodz University of Technology -Poland
  • Jan Naiser - Host Incoming Visitor - Technical University Ostrava -Czech Republic
  • Joanna Kaluzna- Czaplinska - Joint Publication - Lodz University of Technology -Poland
  • Joanna Kaluzna- Czaplinska - Host Incoming Visitor - Lodz University of Technology -Poland
  • Joyce R. Araujo - Joint Publication - Inmetro - Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia -Brazil
  • K. M. Czajka - Joint Publication - Wroclaw University of Technology -Poland
  • K. Peters - Joint Publication - University of Copenhagen -Denmark
  • Katarzyna W. Chojnacka - Joint Publication - Wroclaw University of Technology -Poland
  • Katia R.de Souza - Joint Publication - Inmetro - Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia -Brazil
  • Lars Stoumann Jensen - Joint Publication - University of Copenhagen -Denmark
  • Lars Stoumann Jensen - Funding Award - University of Copenhagen -Denmark
  • Lian Zhang - Joint Publication - Monash University -Australia
  • Luc P. L. M. Rabou - Joint Publication - Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands -Netherlands
  • M. Ruppert Agnieszka - Joint Publication - Lodz University of Technology -Poland
  • Marco Ginepro - Joint Publication - University of Turin -Italy
  • Michal Niewiadomski - Joint Publication - Lodz University of Technology -Poland
  • Michele Negre - Joint Publication - University of Turin -Italy
  • Mohammad Ahmad - Co-supervision of PhD - American University of Beirut -Lebanon
  • Mohammad Ahmad - Host Incoming Visitor - American University of Beirut -Lebanon
  • Mohammad Ahmad - Host Incoming Visitor - American University of Beirut -Lebanon
  • Mohammad Ahmad - Host Incoming Visitor - American University of Beirut -Lebanon
  • Newton P. S. Falcao - Joint Publication - National Institute of Amazonian Research -Brazil
  • Saptarshi Das - Joint Publication - University of Southampton -England
  • Sven G. Sommer - Joint Publication - University of Southern Denmark -Denmark
  • Sven G. Sommer - Funding Award - University of Southern Denmark -Denmark
  • Tuomas Palopolski - Visiting Professor/Lecturer - Aalto University -Finland
  • Tuomas Palopolski - Host Incoming Visitor - Aalto University -Finland
  • V. N. Tsaneva - Joint Publication - University of Cambridge -England
  • X. Teng - Joint Publication - University of Cambridge -England

Peer Reviewed Journals

2020

The effect of temperature, residence time, and water-sludge ratio on hydrothermal carbonization of DAF dairy sludge

Atallah E.;Zeaiter J.;Ahmad M.;Kwapinska M.;Leahy J.;Kwapinski W. (2020) The effect of temperature, residence time, and water-sludge ratio on hydrothermal carbonization of DAF dairy sludge. Journal Of Environmental Chemical Engineering

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2020

Modified activated carbon for deironing of underground water

Propolsky D.;Romanovskaia E.;Kwapinski W.;Romanovski V. (2020) Modified activated carbon for deironing of underground water. Environmental Research

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2020

Carbon-based catalysts for biodiesel production-A review

Clohessy J.;Kwapinski W. (2020) Carbon-based catalysts for biodiesel production-A review. Applied Sciences (Switzerland)

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2020

TiO<inf>2</inf>–SnO<inf>2</inf> Nanocomposites: Effect of Acid–Base and Structural-Adsorption Properties on Photocatalytic Performance

Kutuzova A.;Dontsova T.;Kwapinski W. (2020) TiO<inf>2</inf>–SnO<inf>2</inf> Nanocomposites: Effect of Acid–Base and Structural-Adsorption Properties on Photocatalytic Performance. Journal Of Inorganic And Organometallic Polymers And Materials

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2020

Structurally controlled synthesis of calcium sulphate dihydrate from industrial wastes of spent sulphuric acid and limestone

Kamarou M.;Kuzmenkov M.;Korob N.;Kwapinski W.;Romanovski V. (2020) Structurally controlled synthesis of calcium sulphate dihydrate from industrial wastes of spent sulphuric acid and limestone. Environmental Technology And Innovation

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2019

Hydro-pyrolysis and catalytic upgrading of biomass and its hydroxy residue fast pyrolysis vapors

Liu Y.;Leahy J.;Grams J.;Kwapinski W. (2019) Hydro-pyrolysis and catalytic upgrading of biomass and its hydroxy residue fast pyrolysis vapors. Energies

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2019

Energy Procedia

Pandey D.;Kwapinska M.;Leahy J.;Kwapinski W. (2019) Energy Procedia. :38-46

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2019

Hydrothermal carbonization of olive mill wastewater: Liquid phase product analysis

Atallah E.;Kwapinski W.;Ahmad M.;Leahy J.;Al-Muhtaseb A.;Zeaiter J. (2019) Hydrothermal carbonization of olive mill wastewater: Liquid phase product analysis. Journal Of Environmental Chemical Engineering

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2019

Pyrolysis process as a sustainable management option of poultry manure: Characterization of the derived biochars and assessment of their nutrient release capacities

Hadroug S.;Jellali S.;Leahy J.;Kwapinska M.;Jeguirim M.;Hamdi H.;Kwapinski W. (2019) Pyrolysis process as a sustainable management option of poultry manure: Characterization of the derived biochars and assessment of their nutrient release capacities. Water (Switzerland)

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2019

Batch and Continuous Systems for Zn, Cu, and Pb Metal Ions Adsorption on Spent Mushroom Compost Biochar

Abdallah M.;Ahmad M.;Walker G.;Leahy J.;Kwapinski W. (2019) Batch and Continuous Systems for Zn, Cu, and Pb Metal Ions Adsorption on Spent Mushroom Compost Biochar. Industrial &Amp; Engineering Chemistry Research :7296-7307

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2019

Effect of water-sludge ratio and reaction time on the hydrothermal carbonization of olive oil mill wastewater treatment: Hydrochar characterization

Atallah E.;Kwapinski W.;Ahmad M.;Leahy J.;Zeaiter J. (2019) Effect of water-sludge ratio and reaction time on the hydrothermal carbonization of olive oil mill wastewater treatment: Hydrochar characterization. Journal Of Water Process Engineering

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2019

ANN-Kriging hybrid model for predicting carbon and inorganic phosphorus recovery in hydrothermal carbonization

Ismail H.;Shirazian S.;Skoretska I.;Mynko O.;Ghanim B.;Leahy J.;Walker G.;Kwapinski W. (2019) ANN-Kriging hybrid model for predicting carbon and inorganic phosphorus recovery in hydrothermal carbonization. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.) :242-252

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2019

Tar yield and composition from poultry litter gasification in a fluidised bed reactor: Effects of equivalence ratio, temperature and limestone addition

Horvat A.;Pandey D.;Kwapinska M.;Mello B.;Gómez-Barea A.;Fryda L.;Rabou L.;Kwapinski W.;Leahy J. (2019) Tar yield and composition from poultry litter gasification in a fluidised bed reactor: Effects of equivalence ratio, temperature and limestone addition. Rsc Advances :13283-13296

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2018

Impact of the modification method of Ni/ZrO2 catalyst by alkali and alkaline earth metals on its activity in thermo-chemical conversion of cellulose

Ryczkowski, R;Jedrzejczyk, M;Michalkiewicz, B;Slowik, G;Kwapinski, W;Ruppert, AM;Grams, J (2018) Impact of the modification method of Ni/ZrO2 catalyst by alkali and alkaline earth metals on its activity in thermo-chemical conversion of cellulose. OXFORD : PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD International Journal Of Hydrogen Energy :22303-22314

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2018

Conversion of Palmitic Acid Over Bi-functional Ni/ZSM-5 Catalyst: Effect of Stoichiometric Ni/Al Molar Ratio

Ojeda, M;Osterman, N;Drazic, G;Zilnik, LF;Meden, A;Kwapinski, W;Balu, AM;Likozar, B;Tusar, NN (2018) Conversion of Palmitic Acid Over Bi-functional Ni/ZSM-5 Catalyst: Effect of Stoichiometric Ni/Al Molar Ratio. NEW YORK : SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS Topics In Catalysis :1757-1768

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2018

Dynamic optimization of dry reformer under catalyst sintering using neural networks

Azzam, M,Ararnouni, NAK,Ahmad, MN,Awad, M,Kwapinski, W,Zeaiter, J (2018) Dynamic optimization of dry reformer under catalyst sintering using neural networks. Energy Conversion And Management :146-156

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2018

Speciation of Nutrients in Hydrochar Produced from Hydrothermal Carbonization of Poultry Litter under Different Treatment Conditions

Ghanim, BM;Kwapinski, W;Leahy, JJ (2018) Speciation of Nutrients in Hydrochar Produced from Hydrothermal Carbonization of Poultry Litter under Different Treatment Conditions. WASHINGTON : AMER CHEMICAL SOC Acs Sustainable Chemistry &Amp; Engineering :11265-11272

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2017

Application of sulfonated carbon-based catalyst for the furfural production from D-xylose and xylan in a microwave-assisted biphasic reaction

Wang, YT,Delbecq, F,Kwapinski, W,Len, C (2017) Application of sulfonated carbon-based catalyst for the furfural production from D-xylose and xylan in a microwave-assisted biphasic reaction. Molecular Catalysis :167-172

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2017

Hydrothermal carbonisation of poultry litter: Effects of initial pH on yields and chemical properties of hydrochars

Ghanim, BM,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2017) Hydrothermal carbonisation of poultry litter: Effects of initial pH on yields and chemical properties of hydrochars. Bioresource Technology :78-85

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2017

Heterogeneous Char Based Solid Acid Catalysts from Brown Bin Waste to Create a Green Process for the Production of Butyl Butyrate

Severini, F,Leahy, JJ,Kwapinski, W (2017) Heterogeneous Char Based Solid Acid Catalysts from Brown Bin Waste to Create a Green Process for the Production of Butyl Butyrate. Waste And Biomass Valorization :2431-2441

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2017

Thermodynamic analysis of methane dry reforming: Effect of the catalyst particle size on carbon formation

Aramouni, NAK,Zeaiter, J,Kwapinski, W,Ahmad, MN (2017) Thermodynamic analysis of methane dry reforming: Effect of the catalyst particle size on carbon formation. Energy Conversion And Management :614-622

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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

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

Tars from Fluidized Bed Gasification of Raw and Torrefied Miscanthus x giganteus

Horvat, A,Kwapinska, M,Xue, G,Rabou, LPLM,Pandey, DS,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2016) Tars from Fluidized Bed Gasification of Raw and Torrefied Miscanthus x giganteus. Energy & Fuels :5693-5704

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2016

Adsorption and desorption of phosphate on biochars

Trazzi, PA,Leahy, JJ,Hayes, MHB,Kwapinski, W (2016) Adsorption and desorption of phosphate on biochars. Journal Of Environmental Chemical Engineering :37-46

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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

Activity and characterization of Ni catalyst supported on CeO2-ZrO2 for thermo-chemical conversion of cellulose

Grams, J,Niewiadomski, M,Ryczkowski, R,Ruppert, AM,Kwapinski, W (2016) Activity and characterization of Ni catalyst supported on CeO2-ZrO2 for thermo-chemical conversion of cellulose. International Journal Of Hydrogen Energy :8679-8687

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2016

Different Analytical Procedures for the Study of Organic Residues in Archeological Ceramic Samples with the Use of Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry

Kaluzna-Czaplinska, J,Rosiak, A,Kwapinska, M,Kwapinski, W (2016) Different Analytical Procedures for the Study of Organic Residues in Archeological Ceramic Samples with the Use of Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry. Critical Reviews In Analytical Chemistry :67-81

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2016

Influence of ZrO2 on catalytic performance of Ru catalyst in hydrolytic hydrogenation of cellulose towards gamma-valerolactone

Wachala, M,Grams, J,Kwapinski, W,Ruppert, AM (2016) Influence of ZrO2 on catalytic performance of Ru catalyst in hydrolytic hydrogenation of cellulose towards gamma-valerolactone. International Journal Of Hydrogen Energy :8688-8695

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2016

Hydrothermal carbonisation of poultry litter: Effects of treatment temperature and residence time on yields and chemical properties of hydrochars

Ghanim, BM,Pandey, DS,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2016) Hydrothermal carbonisation of poultry litter: Effects of treatment temperature and residence time on yields and chemical properties of hydrochars. Bioresource Technology :373-380

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2016

Pig slurry acidification, separation technology and thermal conversion affect phosphorus availability in soil amended with the derived solid fractions, chars or ashes

Christel, W,Bruun, S,Magid, J,Kwapinski, W,Jensen, LS (2016) Pig slurry acidification, separation technology and thermal conversion affect phosphorus availability in soil amended with the derived solid fractions, chars or ashes. Plant And Soil :93-107

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2016

Miscanthus biochar promotes growth of spring barley and shifts bacterial community structures including phosphorus and sulfur mobilizing bacteria

Fox, A,Gahan, J,Ikoyi, I,Kwapinski, W,O'Sullivan, O,Cotter, PD,Schmalenberger, A (2016) Miscanthus biochar promotes growth of spring barley and shifts bacterial community structures including phosphorus and sulfur mobilizing bacteria. Pedobiologia :195-202

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2016

Artificial neural network based modelling approach for municipal solid waste gasification in a fluidized bed reactor

Pandey, DS,Das, S,Pan, I,Leahy, JJ,Kwapinski, W (2016) Artificial neural network based modelling approach for municipal solid waste gasification in a fluidized bed reactor. Waste Management :202-213

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2016

LIGNOVAL: Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass side streams

Kwapinski, W, Severini, F. and Leahy J.J. (2016) LIGNOVAL: Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass side streams.

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2015

Influence of Ni catalyst support on the product distribution of cellulose fast pyrolysis vapors upgrading

Grams, J,Niewiadomski, M,Ruppert, AM,Kwapinski, W (2015) Influence of Ni catalyst support on the product distribution of cellulose fast pyrolysis vapors upgrading. Journal Of Analytical And Applied Pyrolysis :557-563

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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

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

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

Processed vs. Non-Processed Biowastes for Agriculture: Effects of Post-Harvest Tomato Plants and Biochar on Radish Growth, Chlorophyll Content and Protein Production

Monterumici, CM,Rosso, D,Montoneri, E,Ginepro, M,Baglieri, A,Novotny, EH,Kwapinski, W,Negre, M (2015) Processed vs. Non-Processed Biowastes for Agriculture: Effects of Post-Harvest Tomato Plants and Biochar on Radish Growth, Chlorophyll Content and Protein Production. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences :8826-8843

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2015

Catalytic performance of a Ni catalyst supported on CeO2, ZrO2 and CeO2-ZrO2 in the upgrading of cellulose fast pyrolysis vapors

Grams, J,Niewiadomski, M,Ruppert, AM,Kwapinski, W (2015) Catalytic performance of a Ni catalyst supported on CeO2, ZrO2 and CeO2-ZrO2 in the upgrading of cellulose fast pyrolysis vapors. Comptes Rendus Chimie :1223-1228

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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

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

ToF-SIMS as a versatile tool to study the surface properties of silica supported cobalt catalyst for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

Grams, J,Ura, A,Kwapinski, W (2014) ToF-SIMS as a versatile tool to study the surface properties of silica supported cobalt catalyst for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Fuel :301-309

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2014

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

Li, ZL,Liu, YC,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (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

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

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

Assessment of the structural evolution of carbons from microwave plasma natural gas reforming and biomass pyrolysis using Raman spectroscopy

Tsaneva, VN,Kwapinski, W,Teng, X,Glowacki, BA (2014) Assessment of the structural evolution of carbons from microwave plasma natural gas reforming and biomass pyrolysis using Raman spectroscopy. Carbon :617-628

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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

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 role of sulfur- and phosphorus-mobilizing bacteria in biochar-induced growth promotion of Lolium perenne

Fox, A,Kwapinski, W,Griffiths, BS,Schmalenberger, A (2014) The role of sulfur- and phosphorus-mobilizing bacteria in biochar-induced growth promotion of Lolium perenne. FEMS microbiology ecology :78-91

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2014

Selective extraction of humic acids from an anthropogenic Amazonian dark earth and from a chemically oxidized charcoal

Araujo, JR,Archanjo, BS,de Souza, KR,Kwapinski, W,Falcao, NPS,Novotny, EH,Achete, CA (2014) Selective extraction of humic acids from an anthropogenic Amazonian dark earth and from a chemically oxidized charcoal. Biology And Fertility Of Soils :1223-1232

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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

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

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

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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2012

Reproducing the organic matter model of anthropogenic dark earth of Amazonia and testing the ecotoxicity of functionalized charcoal compounds

Linhares, CR,Lemke, J,Auccaise, R,Duo, DA,Ziolli, RL,Kwapinski, W,Novotny, EH (2012) Reproducing the organic matter model of anthropogenic dark earth of Amazonia and testing the ecotoxicity of functionalized charcoal compounds. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira :693-698

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2012

Characterization of phosphate structures in biochar from swine bones

Novotny, EH,Auccaise, R,Velloso, MHR,Correa, JC,Higarashi, MM,Abreu, VMN,Rocha, JD,Kwapinski, W (2012) Characterization of phosphate structures in biochar from swine bones. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira :672-676

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2012

Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfated TiO2 Nanorods and ZrO2/TiO2 Nanocomposites for the Esterification of Biobased Organic Acid

Li, ZL,Wnetrzak, R,Kwapinski, W,Leahy, JJ (2012) Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfated TiO2 Nanorods and ZrO2/TiO2 Nanocomposites for the Esterification of Biobased Organic Acid. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces :4499-4505

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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

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

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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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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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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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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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

Thermal and flow effects during adsorption in conventional, diluted and annular packed beds

Kwapinski, W; Salem, K; Mewes, D; Tsotsas, E (2010) Thermal and flow effects during adsorption in conventional, diluted and annular packed beds. Chemical Engineering Science :4250-4260

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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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2009

Combined wall and thermal effects during non-isothermal packed bed adsorption

Kwapinski, W (2009) Combined wall and thermal effects during non-isothermal packed bed adsorption. Chemical Engineering Journal :271-276

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2006

Characterization of particulate materials in respect to drying, desorption or adsorption

Kwapinski, W; Tsotsas, E (2006) Characterization of particulate materials in respect to drying, desorption or adsorption. Drying Technology :1083-1092

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2006

Experimental and theoretical investigation of concentration and temperature profiles in a narrow packed bed adsorber

Kwapinski, W; Salem, K; Tsotsas, E; Mewes, D (2006) Experimental and theoretical investigation of concentration and temperature profiles in a narrow packed bed adsorber. Chemical Engineering And Technology :910-915

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2004

Determination of kinetics and equilibria for adsorption of water vapour on single zeolite particles by a magnetic suspension balance

Kwapinski, W; Tsotsas, E (2004) Determination of kinetics and equilibria for adsorption of water vapour on single zeolite particles by a magnetic suspension balance. Chemical Engineering And Technology :681-686

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2004

Modeling of the wall effect in packed bed adsorption

Kwapinski, W; Winterberg, M; Tsotsas, E; Mewes, D (2004) Modeling of the wall effect in packed bed adsorption. Chemical Engineering And Technology :1179-1186

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2004

Nah-Infrarot Tomographie zum Messen von Konzentrationsfeldern im Festbett

Kwapinski, W; Salem, K; Tsotsas, E; Mewes, D (2004) Nah-Infrarot Tomographie zum Messen von Konzentrationsfeldern im Festbett. Chemie Ingenieur Technik :9-10

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2001

Intensification of mass exchanged in liquid membrane with crossing liquid streams

Kwapinski, W; Kaminska, W (2001) Intensification of mass exchanged in liquid membrane with crossing liquid streams. Inzynieria Chemiczna I Procesowa :609-614

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2001

Developments in liquid membrane technology and membrane distillation

Kwapinski, W; Kaminska, W (2001) Developments in liquid membrane technology and membrane distillation. Membrane Technology :5-8

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2001

Hydrodynamics and mass transfer in liquid membranes with crossing streams

Kwapinski, W; Kaminska, W (2001) Hydrodynamics and mass transfer in liquid membranes with crossing streams. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research :1234-1238

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2000

Applicability of liquid membranes in environmental protection

Kwapinski, W; Kaminska, W (2000) Applicability of liquid membranes in environmental protection. Polish Journal Of Environmental Studies :37-43

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Books

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Book Chapters

2019

Char production technology

Kwapinski W. (2019) Char production technology. London : Elsevier Char and Carbon Materials Derived from Biomass: Production, Characterization and Applications :39-68

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2001

Chapter 4

Kwapinski W. (2001) Chapter 4. Poland : WPL Environmental protection – selected problems

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Edited Books

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Conference Publications

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

ISME - The Power of the Small

Fox A., Cullen R., Kwapinski W., Schmalenberger A. (2012) ISME - The Power of the Small.

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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

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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2010

35th Symposium on Chemistry for Agriculture

Kwapinski W. (2010) 35th Symposium on Chemistry for Agriculture.

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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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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

International Microbiology Conference

Kryachko E., Kwapinski W., Adley C., Hayes M.H. (2009) International Microbiology Conference.

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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

Agroforum, Ireland

Kryachko E., Piterina A., Kwapinski W., Adley C., Hayes M.H. (2009) Agroforum, Ireland.

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2009

Agroforum, Cork

Kryachko E., Piterina A., Kwapinski W., Adley C., Hayes M.H. (2009) Agroforum, Cork .

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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

International Microbiology Conference, Cork

Kryachko E., Kwapinski W., Adley C., Hayes M.H. (2009) International Microbiology Conference, Cork .

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2009

IRCSET Symposium

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

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2008

ERA Chemistry Workshop, Krakow

Kwapinski W., Kryachko E., Hayes D., Hayes M.H. (2008) ERA Chemistry Workshop, Krakow .

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2008

Agricultural Research Forum. Tullamore

Kryachko E., Piterina A., Kwapinski W., Adley C., Hayes M. (2008) Agricultural Research Forum. Tullamore .

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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

Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference, Cork

Kryachko E., Melligan F., Kwapinski W., Adley C., Hayes M. (2008) Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference, Cork .

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2008

ERA Chemistry Workshop

Kwapinski W., Kryachko E., Hayes D., Hayes M.H. (2008) ERA Chemistry Workshop.

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2008

Conference of the International Biochar Initiative

Kwapinski W., Kryachko E., Hayes D., Hayes M.H. (2008) Conference of the International Biochar Initiative.

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2008

14th Meeting, International Humic Substances Society

Jordan M., Kwapinski W., Leahy L., Hayes M.H.B. (2008) 14th Meeting, International Humic Substances Society.

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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

Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference

Kryachko E., Melligan F., Kwapinski W., Adley C., Hayes M. (2008) Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference.

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2008

International Biochar Initiative

Kwapinski W., Kryachko E., Hayes D., Hayes M.H. (2008) International Biochar Initiative.

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2007

ECCE, Danmark

Zheng D., Kim J.K., Kwapinski W., Perry S., Smith R. (2007) ECCE, Danmark .

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2007

PRES07

Kwapinski W., Zheng D., Kim J.-K., Klemes J., Smith R. (2007) PRES07.

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PRES 2007

Kwapinski W., Zheng D., Kim J.-K., Klemes J., Smith R. () PRES 2007.

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ECCE 2007

Zheng D., Kim J.K., Kwapinski W., Perry S., Smith R. () ECCE 2007.

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Conference Contributions

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Other Publications

2001

Mass Transfer in Liquid Membranes with Crossing Streams

Kwapinski, W (2001) Mass Transfer in Liquid Membranes with Crossing Streams. Technical University of Lodz, Poland

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1994

Fouling in the ultrafiltration processes

Kwapinski, W (1994) Fouling in the ultrafiltration processes. Technical University of Lodz, Poland

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