The precursor solutions are pumped continuously, mixed via a static-mixer (T-piece) and
enter the coiled reactor tubes at temperature (T). A backpressure regulator (BPR) situated
after the reactor coil is used to maintain a constant liquid pressure.
The residence time can be varied by changing the length of the reactor or pumping rates.
Figure 1: Schematic representation showing the general flow reactor
setup for the production of MOFs.
http://www.nature.com/srep/2014/140625/srep05443/full/srep05443.html#f1Further deployment of Metal-Organic Frameworks in applied settings
requires their ready preparation at scale. Expansion of typical batch
processes can lead to unsuccessful or low quality synthesis for some
systems. Here we report how continuous flow chemistry can be
adapted as a versatile route to a range of MOFs, by emulating
conditions of lab-scale batch synthesis. This delivers ready
synthesis of three different MOFs, with surface areas that
closely match theoretical maxima, with production rates
of 60 g/h at extremely high space-time yields.
We make the custom synthesis process more efficient and cost effective while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability. 1-benzyl-3-methylimidazolium nitrate
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