Mariusz Cieplik
I am specialised in high temperature thermochemical conversion of materials, including biomass (woody, agricultural and food/feed residues and waste), fossil feedstocks and mineral materials. Also, the recycling of end-of- life materials, such as plastic/composites, is an important part of my work.
The thermochemical processes of my interest include pyrolysis, gasification and combustion. Also, sustainable high temperature heat for industrial processes belongs to my portfolio. This includes modern carbon-free fuels combustion such as hydrogen and ammonia, as well as electrification options primarily based on resistive heating.
My R&D focuses on all aspects of the conversion chain, including in-depth feedstock analyses, storage/feeding properties, thermochemical conversion performance characterisation and residues, including emissions (NOx, dioxins, PFAS).
Next to my scietific work at TNO I am also a guest lecturer within the European Master in Renewable Energy educational scheme, where I deliver a 3 EC specialisation course Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass within the Sustainable Fuel Systems specialisation.
Recent publications
Combustion properties of upgraded alternative biomasses by washing and steam explosion for complete coal replacement in coal-designed power plant applications; Abelha, P.; Leiser, s, Pels, J.R., Cieplik, M.K.; Energy, 248 (2022),123546.
Meijle, H, van der; Janssen, R., Cieplik, M.K.; Recycling of Wind Turbine Blades for Market Applications, Wind Europe EolIS 2022 End-of-Life Issues & Strategies seminar, Ghent (BE), December 01, 2022
Evaluation of Steam-Exploded Wood Pellets Storage and Handling Safety in a Coal-Designed Power Plant; Abelha, P.; Cieplik, M.K.; Energy & Fuels 2021, 35, 3, 2357–2367.
PCDDs, PCDFs and PCNs in products of microwave-assisted pyrolysis of woody biomass – Distribution among solid, liquid and gaseous phases and effects of material composition; Gao, Q.; Budarin, V.L.;Cieplik, M.K.; Gronnow, M.; Jansson, S.; Chemosphere, Vol. 145 (February 2016), Pages 193–199.
Slagging Behavior of Straw and Corn Stover and the Fate of Potassium under Entrained-Flow Gasification Condition; Leiser, S.; Cieplik, M.K.; Smit, R.; s; Energy & Fuels (American Chemical Society), 2013, Ed.27, p.318-326.