PAUL J. KANALY, MD

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Research Active
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 2025 – 2025 NPI: 1891799813
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Practice Location

3433 NW 56TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73112-4455

Phone: (405) 951-4345

What does PAUL KANALY research?

Dr. Paul J. Kanaly studies multifunctional electronic textiles designed to detect and absorb hydrogen sulfide, a dangerous gas commonly found in industries like oil, gas, and wastewater management. His research aims to improve workplace safety for workers who may be exposed to harmful environments by creating materials that can react to low concentrations of this gas and actively absorb it, potentially preventing health hazards.

Key findings

  • The electronic textiles can detect hydrogen sulfide at concentrations as low as 5 parts per million.
  • These textiles can absorb hydrogen sulfide with a capacity of up to 16.8 mmol per gram.
  • The findings indicate a significant improvement in safety measures for workers exposed to hydrogen sulfide in various industries.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Kanaly study hydrogen sulfide exposure?
Yes, he focuses on hydrogen sulfide detection and absorption to improve safety for workers in various industries.
What materials has Dr. Kanaly researched for safety?
He has developed multifunctional electronic textiles that can both detect and absorb hydrogen sulfide.
Who benefits from Dr. Kanaly's research?
His work primarily benefits workers in industries such as oil, gas, and wastewater management, where hydrogen sulfide exposure is a risk.

Publications in plain English

Multifunctional Electronic Textiles for the Simultaneous Detection and Uptake of Hydrogen Sulfide.

2025

Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)

Cline EL, Obeso JL, Al-Kadamany G, Gutiérrez-Alejandre A, Kanaly P +9 more

Plain English
This study looked at new electronic textiles that can both detect and absorb hydrogen sulfide, a harmful gas. The researchers found that these textiles can respond to hydrogen sulfide in concentrations as low as 5 parts per million and have a good capacity to absorb the gas, reaching up to 16.8 mmol per gram. This is important because it could lead to better safety measures for people working in environments where hydrogen sulfide is a risk. Who this helps: This benefits workers in industries like oil, gas, and wastewater management.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Evan L Cline Juan L Obeso Ghada Al-Kadamany Aída Gutiérrez-Alejandre Hyuk-Jun Noh Emma Ambrogi J Gabriel Flores Brandon Blount Gregory W Peterson Giovanni Barcaro

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