Green chemistry, switchable/smart fluids
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.
- 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
Equipment |
Function |
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GC-MS |
Analysis of complex chemical mixtures |
React-IR |
In situ spectroscopy of liquid or supercritical fluid mixtures, including at elevated pressures |
High-pressure vessels and equipment |
For testing of reactions and extractions using supercritical or liquid CO2 or gas-expanded solvents |
Glove box |
For the manipulation of air-sensitive chemicals such as catalysts |
Spectrofluorometer |
For detection and analysis of fluorescent chemicals, including at elevated pressures |
UV/visible spectrometer |
For the detection and analysis of chemicals, including at elevated pressures |
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
Title | URL |
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NSERC Youtube video on Jessop technology |