Flexible Microreactor System for Chemical Research at Moderate Temperatures
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Miniaturization is fast gaining attention in chemical processes that are conventionally carried out on a lab-scale or larger. Major progress and landmarks has been made during the last five years. A microreactor system has been developed for fast catalyst development and process optimization. This paper focuses on the issues of microreactor system design and characterization for fast and accurate reaction analysis.
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