Solutions in Catalysis and Hydrogenation

Process Development

Introduction

The key objective of the Process Development phase is to identify the ideal conditions for the chemical reaction. It requires understanding the kinetics parameters that govern the process and the physicochemical framework in which the catalyst can operate. Additionally, understanding the economic viability, safety, and environmental suitability remains fundamental before moving to the scale-up phase.

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What is the environmental impact of the process?

Evaluating the ecological effects of chemical processes has become the norm. More and more governmental bodies are putting in place guidelines to ensure that processes are as environmentally friendly as possible. The use of catalysts results in processes less prone to generating by-products. Nevertheless, this does not mean that side reactions can occur, and some of these products can be potentially polluting. It is for that that extensive characterization of the process is required at this stage. There are many variables to evaluate at this point; it is fundamental to understand the accumulation of potential by-products, as well as the stability and recyclability of the catalyst.

Solutions

H.E.L provides a wide range of products that aim to increase the efficiency of the process development phase. The ChemSCAN’s automated parallel catalyst screening capability enables the simultaneous exploration of up to 8 reactions, streamlining the path from discovery optimization. This setting is particularly relevant when different catalysts or their modifications function to identify the most stable variants. Parallelization allows the rapid evaluation of various catalysts, reagents, and reaction conditions up to a pressure of 200 bar. The adaptability of this benchtop system to different volumes, pressures, and temperatures controlled independently by H.E.L’s software makes the ChemSCAN a vital tool for researchers. On the other hand, the FlowCAT is designed to empower the development of continuous flow processes, both homogenous and heterogeneous, catering to a wide range of applications. The automation and software control permit dynamic adjustments of process parameters, facilitating faster screening and optimization studies.