Microchannel apparatus capable of separating phases and methods of using same
US7604781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25875
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Multiphasic reactions, especially those reactions using a phase transfer catalyst, are conducted in microchannel apparatus. Advantageously, these reactions can be conducted with two, planar microlayers of reactants in adjacent laminar flow streams. Microchannel apparatus and methods for conducting unit operations such as reactions and separations in microchannel apparatus is also described. Microchannel apparatus can provide advantages for controlling reactions and separating products, solvents or reactants in multiphase reactions.
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