Donald Kirk
Key Research Areas
- Chemical engineering
- Energy resources
- Materials science and technology
- Thermodynamics
- Energy storage and conversion
- Alternative energy resources
- Environment
- Manufacturing processes and products
- Materials sciences
- Reaction fundamentals and reactor design
- Transport processes
- Engineering
- Energy resources (including production, exploration, processing, distribution and use)
- Mineral resources ( prospecting, exploration, mining, extraction, processing)
- Natural resources (economic aspects)
- Northern development
- Oil, gas and coal
- Other materials
- Other sources of energy (solar, wind, etc.)
- Environmental impact of economic activities (including agriculture)
- Fuel and energy technology
- Instrumentation technology
Associated Researchers
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Jia, Charles
University of Toronto -
Thorpe, Steven
University of Toronto -
Singh, Chandra Veer
University of Toronto -
Tran, Honghi
University of Toronto -
Bussmann, Markus
University of Toronto -
Allen, D Grant
University of Toronto -
Allen, Grant
University of Toronto -
Basiliko, Nathan
Laurentian University -
Basiliko, Nathan
University of Toronto -
Chin, Ya-Huei Cathy
University of Toronto -
Evans, Greg
University of Toronto -
Kortschot, Mark
University of Toronto -
Thomson, Murray
University of Toronto -
Xu, Charles Chunbao
Western University -
Xu, Chunbao (Charles
Western University -
Baranova, Elena
University of Ottawa -
Baranova, Elena EAO
University of Ottawa -
Beauchemin, Diane
Queen's University -
Beauchemin, Diane D
Queen's University -
Botton, Gianluigi
McMaster University -
Botton, Gianluigi GA
McMaster University -
Daymond, Mark
Queen's University -
Daymond, Mark MR
Queen's University -
Eikerling, Michael
Simon Fraser University -
Evans, Andrew
Queen's University -
Evans, Andrew PA
Queen's University -
Gates, Byron
Simon Fraser University -
Gates, Byron BD
Simon Fraser University -
Guay, Daniel
Institut national de la recherche scientifique -
GUAY, Daniel
Institut national de la recherche scientifique -
GUAY, Daniel D
Institut national de la recherche scientifique -
Harrington, David
University of Victoria -
Harrington, David DA
University of Victoria -
Holdcroft, Steven
Simon Fraser University -
Holdcroft, Steven S
Simon Fraser University -
Jerkiewicz, Gregory
Queen's University -
Kirk, Donald DW
University of Toronto -
Mosey, Nicholas
Queen's University -
Mosey, Nicholas NJ
Queen's University -
Thorpe, Steven J
University of Toronto -
Argyropoulos, Stavros
University of Toronto -
Chin, YaHueiCathy
University of Toronto -
Herrera, Jose
Western University -
Lian, Keryn
University of Toronto -
Master, Emma
University of Toronto -
Papangelakis, Vladimiros
University of Toronto
Associated Organizations
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Boehme Systems
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Elementa Group
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Gedex
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KIK Custom Products
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NIM Energy
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Teck Cominco
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Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance
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Canadian Natural Resources
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CHAR Technologies
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Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation
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Ballard Power Systems
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Mantra Energy Alternatives
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Nissan Motor Co
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Norwegian University of Life Sciences
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Simon Fraser University
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Universidade de Sao Paulo
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Université de Poitiers
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ZincNyx Energy Solutions
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AV Nackawic
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Babcock and Wilcox
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Boise Corporate
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Clyde Bergemann
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Daishowa-Marubeni International
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ERCO Worldwide
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FPInnovations
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Irving Pulp and Paper
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Tembec
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Tolko Industries
Recent Research Projects
Applied Interfacial Electrochemical Technology
2019/20 • $37,940 • PI
This Discovery Grant will advance my interfacial electrochemical research program in 3 areas. The newest research has developed a low energy method of converting carbon dioxide to value added products. USA and PCT applications have been submitted to protect this novel electrochemical technology...
Nickel Catalysts for Electrochemical Clean Energy "Ni Electro Can"
2015/16-2018/19 • $4,000,000 • PI,CO
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Developing Novel Processes for Copper Patination as a Green Building Material
2018/19 • $25,000 • PI
The use of copper patination has been growing rapidly over the past decade. Copper has been used for centuries due to its*longevity, durability, practicality and beauty. However, the recent global trend towards eco-friendly resource-efficient buildings has*resulted in a rapidly growing interest...
Interfacial Electro-technology for Low Carbon Footprint Biodiesel
2017/18 • $24,000 • PI
This proposal will develop a new market-disruptive technology involving carbon dioxide utilization. The technology is both economic and can be operated at an industrial scale. The reaction involves an unique electrochemical pathway for coupling carbon dioxide to glycerol. Known chemical pathways...
High-performance, low-cost porous carbons from oil sands petroleum coke
2014/15-2016/17 • $482,245 • PI,CO
Applying a waste-treat-waste strategy, the goal of this project is to develop new technologies that enable large-scale manufacturing of high-performance, affordable porous carbons from a major industry waste - oil sands petroleum coke (OSPC). The OSPC-derived porous carbons will be used by the...
Development of new self-cleaning ORP and pH probes
2016/17 • $25,000 • PI
With $1.5 billion in annual revenue, 23 plants, and 5,600 employees, KIK Custom Products (KIK), based in Concord, Ontario, is a leading manufacturer of pool and spa additives. KIK is seeking a new design solution to automatically control chemical levels in recreational swimming pools, since...
Electrochemical carbon dioxide utilization technology for glycerol carbonate production
2016/17 • $14,945 • PI
This proposal is to conduct an independent market survey to determine the market opportunities for a novel technology developed in my laboratory at the University of Toronto. The innovation which has led the University to apply for US patent protection involves the electrochemical conversion of...
Fundamental studies of drying, combustion and ash properties of biomass and impacts of pulp and paper mill operations
2012/13-2015/16 • $1,876,000 • PI,CO
Pulp and paper mills in Canada require large amounts of high pressure steam and electric power to operate. About two-thirds of the energy required is supplied by burning the concentrated black liquor (spent pulping liquor) in recovery boilers. The remaining is from biomass boilers, known...
Applied interfacial technology
2011/12-2015/16 • $150,000 • PI
My Discovery Program focuses on engineering more rapid transport of mass and energy across gas-liquid-solid interfacial boundaries in order to improve energy efficiency. For electrochemical systems, the research investigates the solid state ionic and electrical resistance through the metal...
NIM hydrogen energy technology
2014/15 • $25,000 • PI
This project will initiate a new interaction between NIM Energy Inc.and Professor Kirk at the University ofToronto. NIM, a Canadian company formed in 2010, has been granted a patent for its novel catalyzed hydrogengeneration technology involving a magnesium metal alloy and water. The new...
Indirectly fired rotary kiln steam reformation technology
2012/13-2013/14 • $184,584 • PI,CO
Bioresources for energy are increasingly being considered and promoted for non-fossil fuel energy production for both developing and developed nations. Carbon containing wastes such as MSW have an added advantage, since no new land requirement is needed and the problem of disposal is greatly...
A versatile differential calorimetry system for evaluation of phase transition and fluid-solid interfacial thermodynamics in nano-structured solids, surfactants, and polymers
2012/13 • $147,876 • PI,CO
A high precision and flow through differential scanning calorimeter is requested in this proposal. This instrument will probe the heats associated with phase transition of materials and with the interaction of gas phase species on solid surfaces over a wide pressure and temperature range under...
Selenium mobilization
2010/11-2011/12 • $34,284 • PI
This project will investigate and identify the conditions under which tailing ponds and treatment systems will release currently sequestered selenium species. Mining operations use anaerobic conditions in tailings ponds and treatment systems to minimize the release of metals and metalloids to...
Thermal analysis equipment
2010/11 • $148,725 • PI,CO
This application is for a thermal analysis system consisting of a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA/DTA), a Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and a Mass Spectrometer (MS) detector.The thermal analysis equipment requested will replace and upgrade a now no-longer operable TGA/DSC apparatus...
Patents
ELECTROCHEMICAL CARBON DIOXIDE UTILIZATION
A process for producing glycerol carbonate can include providing an electrolyte including CO2 and glycerol in an electrochemical reaction unit, and applying an electrochemical potential between an anode and a cathode immersed in the electrolyte to electrochemically transform the CO2 and glycerol into glycerol carbonate. Providing reduced viscosity and/or certain temperature conditions can advantageously enhance production. The CO2 can be supplied via a CO2-loaded stream obtained from an...
Related applications: CA20173033122, WO2017CA50948