Other publications

Here we provide links to selected publications by CESAR’s researchers since 2009.

Towards net-zero emission cement and power production using Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells

Applied Energy : Volume 306, Part B, 118001, January 15, 2022
By Daya R. Nhuchhen (CESAR, University of Calgary); Song P. Sit (CESAR, University of Calgary); and David B. Layzell (CESAR, University of Calgary)

Alternative fuels co-fired with natural gas in the pre-calciner of a cement plant: Energy and material flows

Fuel - The Science and Technology of Fuel and Energy: 295, 120544, February 2021
By Daya R. Nhuchhen (CESAR, University of Calgary); Song P. Sit (CESAR, University of Calgary); and David B. Layzell (CESAR, University of Calgary)

Modelling electric vehicle charging network capacity and performance during short-notice evacuations

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction: 56, 102093, February 2021
By Craig David MacDonald (Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary); Linda Kattan (Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary); and David B. Layzell (CESAR, University of Calgary)

Anthropogenic energy and carbon flows through Canada's agri-food system: Reframing climate change solutions

Anthropocene, 27: 10.1016, 2019
By Adekunbi B. Adetona (CESAR, University of Calgary) and David B. Layzell (CESAR, University of Calgary)

Reconciling energy efficiency and energy intensity metrics: an integrated decomposition analysis

Energy Efficiency, April 19, 2018
By Ralph D. Torrie (Torrie Smith Associates and Senior Associate, CESAR), Christopher Stone, David B. Layzell (CESAR, University of Calgary)

Re-Energizing Canada: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Future

By Layzell DB, co-lead author with 70 other university researchers (including co-lead authors and other contributing researchers) from the 10 provinces

Early atmospheric detection of carbon dioxide from carbon capture and storage sites

J Air & Waste Management Association, Vol 66, 2016 – Issue B, 2016
By Pak NM, Rempillo O, Norman L, Layzell DB

Removal and biodegradation of naphthenic acids by biochar and attached environmental biofilms in the presence of co-contaminating metals

Bioresource Technology, 216: 352–361, 2016
By Frankel ML, TI Bhuiyan, A Veksha, MA Demeter, DB Layzell, RJ Helleur, JM Hill, RJ Turner

Financial and Economic Dimensions of the Canadian Energy System

Primer on Energy Systems in Canada, 2nd edition, Chapter 5, pp173-217, 2016
By Torrie R contributor

Understanding energy systems change in Canada: 1. Decomposition of total energy intensity

Energy Economics, 56: 101-16, 2016
By Torrie RD, Stone C, Layzell DB

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Ontario Waste Management Industry

Ontario Waste Management Association, 2015
By Kellehr M, Seidel C, Torrie R

EnergyViz: an interactive system for visualization of energy systems

The Visual Computer International Journal of Computer Graphics, 32: 403-13, 2015
By Alemasoom H, Samavati F, Brosz J, Layzell DB

Some Reflections on Climate Change Response Policy

Acting on Climate Change: Extending the Dialogue Among Canadians, pp45-52, 2015
By Torrie R contributor

Low carbon futures in Canada – the role of urban climate change mitigation

Stockholm Environment Institute briefing, 2015
By Torrie R

Pyrolysis of wood to biochar: Increasing yield while maintaining microporosity

Bioresource Technology, 153: 173-9, 2014
By Veksha A, McLaughlin H, Layzell DB and Hill JM

Adsorption of naphthenic acids on high surface area activated carbons

Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 49: 913-22, 2014
By Iranmanesh S, Harding T, Abedi J, Seyedeyn-Azad F and Layzell, DB

Enhancing biochar yield by co-pyrolysis of bio-oil with biomass: Impact of potassium hydroxide addition and air pretreatment prior to co-pyrolysis

Bioresource Technology, 171: 88-94, 2014
By Veksha, A, Zaman W, Layzell, DB and Hill JM