Outputs (15)

The impact of binders on magnetic framework composite pellets for CO2 capture (2025)
Journal Article
Woodliffe, J. L., Myszczynski, M., Fay, M., Molinar-Díaz, J., Lester, E., & Robertson, K. (2025). The impact of binders on magnetic framework composite pellets for CO2 capture. Chemical Engineering Journal, 510, Article 161641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.161641

Magnetic framework composites (MFCs), comprising magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) embedded in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), have emerged as an exciting novel class of advanced functional materials. MFCs show particular promise for CO2 capture, where... Read More about The impact of binders on magnetic framework composite pellets for CO2 capture.

A proposed novel combined milling and combustion performance model for fuel selection (2025)
Journal Article
Williams, O., Nichols, D., Güleç, F., Perkins, J., & Lester, E. (2025). A proposed novel combined milling and combustion performance model for fuel selection. Journal of the Energy Institute, 120, Article 102046. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2025.102046

This paper presents for the first time the development and evaluation of novel combined milling performance metric and a burnout prediction tool. Pistachio shells, walnut shell, rice husks, and palm kernel shells and wood pellets were milled in a ver... Read More about A proposed novel combined milling and combustion performance model for fuel selection.

Self-optimising continuous-flow hydrothermal reactor for nanoparticle synthesis (2025)
Journal Article
Jackson, C., Robertson, K., Sechenyh, V., Chamberlain, T. W., Bourne, R. A., & Lester, E. (2025). Self-optimising continuous-flow hydrothermal reactor for nanoparticle synthesis. Reaction Chemistry and Engineering, 10(3), 511-514. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4re00339j

An autonomous continuous-flow, hydrothermal synthesis reactor, capable of self-optimising nanoparticle size using an in-line characterisation technique and machine learning is presented. The developed system is used for synthesis of hematite (α-Fe2O3... Read More about Self-optimising continuous-flow hydrothermal reactor for nanoparticle synthesis.

Magnetic framework composites via continuous flow syntheses for CO2 capture (2024)
Journal Article
Woodliffe, J. L., Molinar-Díaz, J., Holland, B., Hussein, O. H., Lester, E., & Robertson, K. (2025). Magnetic framework composites via continuous flow syntheses for CO2 capture. Chemical Engineering Journal, 503, Article 158445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158445

Magnetic framework composites (MFCs) are a novel class of materials containing magnetic nanoparticles with metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). They have demonstrated exciting potential across a range of applications including CO2 capture, benefiting fro... Read More about Magnetic framework composites via continuous flow syntheses for CO2 capture.

Development a modified crossing point temperature (CPTHR) method to assess spontaneous combustion propensity of coal and its chemo-metric analysis (2018)
Journal Article
Mohalik, N., Lester, E., & Lowndes, I. (2018). Development a modified crossing point temperature (CPTHR) method to assess spontaneous combustion propensity of coal and its chemo-metric analysis. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 56, 359-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlp.2018.09.00

Spontaneous combustion of Indian coals was investigated using spontaneous combustion rig at University of Nottingham, UK to assess their susceptibility. In the present study authors have used eleven coal samples collected from the Jharia coalfield (J... Read More about Development a modified crossing point temperature (CPTHR) method to assess spontaneous combustion propensity of coal and its chemo-metric analysis.

High efficiency synthesis of HKUST-1 under mild conditions with high BET surface area and CO2 uptake capacity (2018)
Journal Article
Chen, Y., Mu, X., Lester, E., & Wu, T. (2018). High efficiency synthesis of HKUST-1 under mild conditions with high BET surface area and CO2 uptake capacity. Progress in Natural Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnsc.2018.08.002

This study focuses on the development of a hydrothermal method for the rapid synthesis of good quality copper benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate (referred to as HKUST-1) with high yield under mild preparation conditions to address the issues associated wit... Read More about High efficiency synthesis of HKUST-1 under mild conditions with high BET surface area and CO2 uptake capacity.

Development of a petrographic technique to assess the spontaneous combustion susceptibility of Indian coals (2017)
Journal Article
Mohalik, N., Lester, E., & Lowndes, I. (in press). Development of a petrographic technique to assess the spontaneous combustion susceptibility of Indian coals. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, https://doi.org/10.1080/19392699.2017.1360874

Petrographic studies are commonly used categorise the potential utilisation of coals. Eleven coal samples from the jharia coalfield (JCF), india, were studied using petrographic techniques to investigate maceral content, reflectance, and textural cha... Read More about Development of a petrographic technique to assess the spontaneous combustion susceptibility of Indian coals.

Application of ZnO nanoparticles in a self-cleaning coating on a metal panel: an assessment of environmental benefits (2017)
Journal Article
Stieberova, B., Zilka, M., Ticha, M., Freiberg, F., Caramazana-Gonzalez, P., McKechnie, J., & Lester, E. (2017). Application of ZnO nanoparticles in a self-cleaning coating on a metal panel: an assessment of environmental benefits. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 5(3), 2493-2500. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b02848

This article is focused on assessing environmental benefits of a self-cleaning coating (SCCs) containing nanoparticles (NPs) applied on metal panels. ZnO NPs are incorporated in the coating to enhance the level of hydrophobicity, which enables a dram... Read More about Application of ZnO nanoparticles in a self-cleaning coating on a metal panel: an assessment of environmental benefits.

Influence of mill type on densified biomass comminution (2016)
Journal Article
Williams, O., Newbolt, G., Eastwick, C., Kingman, S. W., Giddings, D., Lormor, S., & Lester, E. (2016). Influence of mill type on densified biomass comminution. Applied Energy, 182, 219-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.08.111

The impact of different mill fracture mechanisms were examined for a wide range of densified biomass pellets to provide a comprehensive analysis of biomass milling behaviour for pulverised fuel combustion. The milling behaviour of 7 woody, herbaceous... Read More about Influence of mill type on densified biomass comminution.

Impact of mill type on biomass mill behavior (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Williams, O., Eastwick, C., Lester, E., Giddings, D., & Lormor, S. Impact of mill type on biomass mill behavior. Presented at 2015 ASABE Annual International Meeting

With increasing use of biomass in pulverized fuel coal fired power stations, the impact of mill type on biomass size and shape is fundamental in optimizing mill and burner performance. The impact of mill type on the energy consumption, particle size... Read More about Impact of mill type on biomass mill behavior.