General Lab Information

Energy Systems Division

Selected Publications

  • Trojanowski R, Fthenakis V (2019) Nanoparticle emissions from residential wood combustion: A critical literature review, characterization, and recommendations. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Volume 103:515-528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.01.007.
  • Trojanowski R, Butcher T, Worek M, Wei G. (2016) Polymer heat exchanger design for condensing boiler applications. Applied Thermal Engineering. 103:150-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.03.004.
  • Butcher T, & Trojanowski R (2020) Effect of Thermal Storage on the Emissions and Efficiency Performance of a Wood-Pellet-Fired Residential Boiler. American Chemical Society Omega 5(44): 28517-28528. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c03080
  • Trojanowski R, Butcher T, Wei G, Celebi Y (2018) Repeatability in Particulate and Gaseous Emissions from Pellet Stoves for Space Heating. Energy & Fuels. 32(3):3543-3550. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b03977
  • Lindberg J, Vitillo N, Wurth M, et al (2022) Characterization of in-stack particulate emissions from residential wood hydronic heater appliances under different combustion conditions. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association 72:720–737. https://doi.org/10.1080/10962247.2022.2049398 
  • Trojanowski R, Lindberg J, Butcher T, Fthenakis V (2022) Realistic operation of two residential cordwood-fired outdoor hydronic heater appliances—Part 1: Particulate and gaseous emissions. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association 72:738–761. https://doi.org/10.1080/10962247.2022.2044409 
  • Lindberg J, Vitillo N, Wurth M, et al (2022) Realistic operation of two residential cordwood-fired outdoor hydronic heater appliances—Part 2: Particle number and size. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association 72:762–776. https://doi.org/10.1080/10962247.2022.2056661 
  • Lindberg J, Wurth M, Frank BP, et al (2022) Realistic operation of two residential cordwood-fired outdoor hydronic heater appliances—Part 3: Optical properties of black and brown carbon emissions. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association 72:777–790. https://doi.org/10.1080/10962247.2022.2051776 

About the Energy Conversion Research Group

The Energy Conversion Group explores advanced technical solutions for improving energy efficiency and reducing fossil fuel use in residential and commercial buildings. Their work is focused on advanced materials, hydrogen production, storage and end-use, biofuel end-use, combustion efficiency, and emissions, and new system concepts. They also continuously seek to improve the capabilities of research tools used in collaborative initiatives to achieve these goals.