Liquid phase oxidation chemistry in continuous-flow microreactors

Continuous-flow liquid phase oxidation chemistry in microreactors receives a lot of attention as the reactor provides enhanced heat and mass transfer characteristics, safe use of hazardous oxidants, high interfacial areas, and scale-up potential. In this review, an up-to-date overview of both techno...

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Published in:Chemical Society reviews 2016-01, Vol.45 (1), p.83-117
Main Authors: Gemoets, Hannes P. L, Su, Yuanhai, Shang, Minjing, Hessel, Volker, Luque, Rafael, Noël, Timothy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hydrogen peroxide
Liquid phase oxidation
Microreactors
Nuclear engineering
Nuclear safety
Oxidants
Oxidizing agents
Reactors
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Summary:Continuous-flow liquid phase oxidation chemistry in microreactors receives a lot of attention as the reactor provides enhanced heat and mass transfer characteristics, safe use of hazardous oxidants, high interfacial areas, and scale-up potential. In this review, an up-to-date overview of both technological and chemical aspects of liquid phase oxidation chemistry in continuous-flow microreactors is given. A description of mass and heat transfer phenomena is provided and fundamental principles are deduced which can be used to make a judicious choice for a suitable reactor. In addition, the safety aspects of continuous-flow technology are discussed. Next, oxidation chemistry in flow is discussed, including the use of oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, ozone and other oxidants in flow. Finally, the scale-up potential for continuous-flow reactors is described. This review gives an exhaustive overview of the engineering principles, safety aspects and chemistry associated with liquid phase oxidation in continuous-flow microreactors.
ISSN:0306-0012
1460-4744
DOI:10.1039/c5cs00447k