Steve Kuznicki: Using molecular sieves to improve oilsands production

Dr. Steve Kuznicki is widely regarded as the world's leading authority on mixed coordination molecular sieves, or membranes that filter molecules by size through the use of natural and man-made crystal structures. In the oilsands industry, for example, such sieves can be used to separate oxygen from carbon dioxide or mitigate the damaging effects of dihydrogen sulfide on the process.

In the fifth segment of our Helmholtz-Alberta Initiative video series, we profile Kuznicki, a co-leader of the initiative's carbon-capture theme, who provides an overview of his research. Helmholtz-Alberta is a major international partnership aimed at finding solutions to challenges in oilsands and coal production that face society, science and industry. There are now six active research themes that encompass the initiative: bitumen and lignite upgrading, carbon capture, carbon storage, geothermal energy, sustainable oil sands water management, and mine site reclamation and landscape development.

Video profiles of the 12 co-leaders appear roughly once every month on the Helmholtz site, at www.helmholtzalberta.ca

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