Education
- PhD, UOttawa
- B.A.Sc., UOttawa
Research Interests
Dr. Kennedy researches the relationship between microporous materials and adsorption applied to the separation and purification of complex mixtures, his research interests are directed towards the following areas:
- Adsorption equilibrium and diffusion characterization and modelling.
- Adsorbent material synthesis and modification.
- Fundamentals of chromatography.
- Separation Processes - adsorptive and membrane based separations.
Applications of Dr. Kennedy’s research areas include such as carbon capture, air pollution emissions control, separation and purification of trace hazardous compounds, renewable energy (biogas / renewable natural gas), and environmental engineering.
Recent Publications
D. A. Kennedy, M. Khanafer, F.H.Tezel , (2019) “The Effect of Ag+ Cations on the Micropore Properties of Clinoptilolite and Related Adsorption Separation of CH4 and N2 Gases”, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 281 (1), 123 – 133.
D. A. Kennedy, M. Mujcin, T. Alenko, F. H. Tezel, (2019) “Pure and Mixture Adsorption Equilibria of Methane and Nitrogen with Clinoptilolite: Effects of Cs+ and Fe3+ Exchanged Cations on Separation Performance”, Adsorption, 25(2), 135 – 158.
D. A. Kennedy, F. H. Tezel, (2018) “Cation Exchange Modification of Clinoptilolite – Screening Analysis for Potential Equilibrium and Kinetic Adsorption Separations Involving Methane, Nitrogen, and Carbon Dioxide”, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 262 (1), 235 – 250.
D. A. Kennedy, D. Carter, S. Wilson, B. Kruczek, F. H. Tezel, (2017). “Pore Plugging Synthesis and Characterization of Silicalite-1 Membranes using Tubular TiO2 Supports: Effect of Support Pore Size on Membrane Performance”, Can. J. Chem. Eng., 90 (7).