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| Technologies for biochar production and utilisation of by-products (oil and gas) for bio-fuels and bio-energy generation. Thermochemical conversion of carbonaceous materials (gasification, pyrolysis, combustion, etc.). CO2 capture and transport technologies (post-combustion, pre-combustion, oxy-combustion and advanced capture technologies). |
Current Research Interests
Technologies for biochar production and utilisation of by-products (oil and gas) for bio-fuels and bio-energy generation. Thermochemical conversion of carbonaceous materials (gasification, pyrolysis, combustion, etc.). CO2 capture and transport technologies (post-combustion, pre-combustion, oxy-combustion and advanced capture technologies).
Media
http://podcast.is.ed.ac.uk:8080/Podcasts/cseresearch/mp4/geo-ondrej-masek.mp4
In this video Ondrej describes how his research is focussed on the use of pyrolysis technology to convert biomass and organic residues into biochar with specific (designed) properties and useful co-products.
Research Themes and Networks
- College of Science and Engineering Research Themes
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Influence of production conditions on the yield and environmental stability of biochar
Masek, O., Brownsort, P., Cross, A. & Sohi, S., Jan 2013, In: Fuel. 103, Special Issue, p. 151-155 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microwave and Slow Pyrolysis Biochar – Comparison of Physical and Functional Properties
Masek, O., Budarin, V., Gronnow, M., Crombie, K., Brownsort, P., Fitzpatrick, E. & Hurst, P., 2012, In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 100, p. 41-48 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of pyrolysis conditions on biochar stability as determined by three methods
Crombie, K., Masek, O., Sohi, S. P., Brownsort, P. & Cross, A., 1 Mar 2013, In: GCB Bioenergy. 5, 2, p. 122-131 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rapid Gasification of Nascent Char in Steam Atmosphere during the Pyrolysis of Na- and Ca-Ion-Exchanged Brown Coals in a Drop-Tube Reactor
Masek, O., Hosokai, S., Norinaga, K., Li, C.-Z. & Hayashi, J.-I., Sept 2009, In: Energy & Fuels. 23, p. 4496-4501 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Simultaneous Maximization of Char Yield and Volatility of Oil from Biomass Pyrolysis
Huang, Y., Kudo, S., Masek, O., Norinaga, K. & Hayashi, J.-I., Jan 2013, In: Energy & Fuels. 27, 1, p. 247–254 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Synergies among CDR technologies
Masek, O. (Invited speaker)
10 Jun 2025Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis (Journal)
Masek, O. (Editorial board member)
Mar 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Biomass pyrolysis and biochar integration with AD
Masek, O. (Invited speaker)
26 Feb 2025Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Effect of biomass composition and additives on biochar production
Masek, O. (Invited speaker)
26 Feb 2025Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Sameer Al-Asheh
Masek, O. (Host)
17 Feb 2025Activity: Hosting a visitor types › Hosting an academic visitor
Prizes
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Afforestation, BECCS and Biochar Synergy (ABBS)
Masek, O. (Principal Investigator)
1/09/24 → 31/05/25
Project: Research
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Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) Enhancing durability of storage and realising GGR synergies
Masek, O. (Principal Investigator)
1/08/24 → 30/04/25
Project: Research
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Targeted Synthesis of Biomass-derived Carbon Materials (TSBCM): structural evolution mechanisms, regulating strategies, and application demonstration
Masek, O. (Principal Investigator) & Curley, N. (Co-investigator)
1/07/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Targeted Synthesis of Biomass-derived Carbon Materials (TSBCM): structural evolution mechanisms, regulating strategies, and application demonstration
Masek, O. (Principal Investigator) & Curley, N. (Co-investigator)
1/07/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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CO2 to biochar: harnessing the potential of a fast-growing cyanobacterium for cost-efficient carbon capture and storage
Masek, O. (Principal Investigator)
1/10/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Researchers work with Japanese on biochar usage
4/08/10
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research