We develop new applications for waste CO2, including switchable (“smart”) solvents, switchable surfactants, switchable latexes and other solids, supercritical CO2, CO2-expanded liquids and homogeneous catalytic conversion of CO2 into useful products. Many of our smart fluids can change their properties upon command, including their polarity, viscosity, osmotic pressure and miscibility.
Green chemistry, switchable/smart fluids
Chemistry research, molecular design, smart fluid design, homogeneous catalysis, applications of CO2, supercritical fluids
- Chemical industries
- Clean technology
- Energy (renewable and fossil)
Specialized Labs and Equipment
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Name of equipment |
Short description of function |
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GC-MS |
Analysis of complex chemical mixtures |
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React-IR |
In situ spectroscopy of liquid or supercritical fluid mixtures, including at elevated pressures |
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High-pressure vessels and equipment |
For testing of reactions and extractions using supercritical or liquid CO2 or gas-expanded solvents |
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Glove box |
For the manipulation of air-sensitive chemicals such as catalysts |
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Spectrofluorometer |
For detection and analysis of fluorescent chemicals, including at elevated pressures |
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UV/visible spectrometer |
For the detection and analysis of chemicals, including at elevated pressures |
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HPLC, with CD detector |
For the analysis of chemical mixtures, including chiral compounds |
Private and Public Sector Research Partners
- GreenCentre Canada
- Switchable Solutions Inc.
- Chevron
- Shell
- BASF
- Fielding Chemical Technologies
- Forward Water Technologies
- Agilent
- Utilities Kingston
Additional Information
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Jessop Group home page |
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NSERC Youtube video on Jessop technology |