Daniel Ciolkosz

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
Associate Research Professor, Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Research Summary

Bioenergy, biomass energy systems, thermochemical conversion, energy efficiency, controlled environment agriculture and solar energy resource evaluation.

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Recent Publications

Comprehensive techno-economic assessment of commercial scale pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis plant of textile sludge and low-density polyethylene

Khan, A., Ciolkosz, D., Ali, M. S., Miran, W. & Ali, I., Sep 1 2026, In: Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 217, 109400.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Measurement and characterization of pressure and temperature of the biomass during pelletization process

Li, Y., Ciolkosz, D. E., Yi, H. & Rahman, M. M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Particulate Science and Technology.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

WASTE MANAGEMENT IS PIVOTAL IN THE CROSSROAD BETWEEN FOOD AND BIOCHAR PRODUCTION OUTCOMES

Okpala, C. O. R., Rasaq, W. A. & Ciolkosz, D., Mar 2026, In: Detritus. 34, p. 1-3 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalEditorialpeer-review

Sustainable energy transitions through biomass pelleting: policy levers for carbon neutrality

Rahman, M. M. & Ciolkosz, D., Jul 2026, In: Frontiers in Sustainability. 7, 1790793.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Lipid biosynthesis from HTC-AP of sewage sludge using engineered Yarrowia lipolytica

Szczepańczyk, M., Kosiorowska, K. E., Domińska, M., Hamal, K., Jasiak, M. D., Dobrowolski, A., Valentin, M., Igwegbe, C. A., Ciolkosz, D., Białowiec, A. & Rasaq, W. A., Jul 15 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 412, 130244.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

A Techno-Economic Analysis of Ethanol Production from Torrefied and Alkaline Pretreated Wheat Straw

Tripathi, J., Ciolkosz, D., Demirci, A. & Richard, T. L., Dec 2026, In: Bioenergy Research. 19, 1, 103.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Techno-economic analysis of biomass pelletization as a sustainable biofuel with net-zero carbon emissions

Asif, M., Farid, M. U., Nasir, A., Anjum, S. A. & Ciolkosz, D. E., Apr 2025, In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 15, 7, p. 11161-11174 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Changes in torrefied cellulose and their relationship with glucose yield: a mechanistic study

Tripathi, J. & Ciolkosz, D., Apr 2025, In: Cellulose. 32, 6, p. 3737-3757 21 p., 100168.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Correction to: Changes in torrefied cellulose and their relationship with glucose yield: a mechanistic study (Cellulose, (2025), 32, 6, (3737-3757), 10.1007/s10570-024-06279-9)

Tripathi, J. & Ciolkosz, D., Apr 2025, In: Cellulose. 32, 6, p. 3759 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalComment/debatepeer-review

EVALUATION OF VACUUM DRYING ON AROMA COMPOUNDS OF DRIED HOPS

Naziemiec, M., Ciolkosz, D., Anantheswaran, R. & Elias, R., 2024, In: Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 40, 4, p. 475-482 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

The significance of structural components of lignocellulosic biomass on volatile organic compounds presence on biochar - a review

Syguła, E., Ciolkosz, D. & Białowiec, A., May 2024, In: Wood Science and Technology. 58, 3, p. 859-886 28 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Non-energetic application of carbon-rich torrefied biomass in the bioeconomy: a review

Tripathi, J., Causer, T., Ciolkosz, D. E., DeVallance, D. B., Białowiec, A. & Nunes, L. J. R., 2024, In: Biofuels. 15, 4, p. 389-405 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Influence of inoculum-to-substrate ratio on biomethane production via anaerobic digestion of biomass

Valentin, M. T., Ciolkosz, D. & Białowiec, A., Dec 2024, In: Environmental Microbiology Reports. 16, 6, e70009.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

A TECHNOECONOMIC MODEL FOR ESTIMATING COSTS OF HARVESTING AND DEBARKING SHRUB WILLOW

Chahal, A., Ciolkosz, D. E., Puri, V., Liu, J. & Jacobson, M., 2023, In: Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 39, 4, p. 399-408 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

A comparative techno-economic analysis of combined oil and power production from pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis plants utilizing rice straw and scrap rubber tires

Khan, S. R., Zeeshan, M., Fatima, S., Ciolkosz, D., Dimitriou, I. & Jin, H., Sep 15 2023, In: Fuel. 348, 128639.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review