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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for continuous production of materials

Номер: US20120001356A1
Принадлежит: Oregon State Board of Higher Education

Embodiments of a continuous-flow injection reactor and a method for continuous material synthesis are disclosed. The reactor includes a mixing zone unit and a residence time unit removably coupled to the mixing zone unit. The mixing zone unit includes at least one top inlet, a side inlet, and a bottom inlet. An injection tube, or plurality of injection tubes, is inserted through the top inlet and extends past the side inlet while terminating above the bottom outlet. A first reactant solution flows in through the side inlet, and a second reactant solution flows in through the injection tube(s). With reference to nanoparticle synthesis, the reactant solutions combine in a mixing zone and form nucleated nanoparticles. The nucleated nanoparticles flow through the residence time unit. The residence time unit may be a single conduit, or it may include an outer housing and a plurality of inner tubes within the outer housing.

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Multilayer Hydrodynamic Sheath Flow Structure

Номер: US20120009025A1
Принадлежит: Cytonome ST LLC

A microfabricated sheath flow structure for producing a sheath flow includes a primary sheath flow channel for conveying a sheath fluid, a sample inlet for injecting a sample into the sheath fluid in the primary sheath flow channel, a primary focusing region for focusing the sample within the sheath fluid and a secondary focusing region for providing additional focusing of the sample within the sheath fluid. The secondary focusing region may be formed by a flow channel intersecting the primary sheath flow channel to inject additional sheath fluid into the primary sheath flow channel from a selected direction. A sheath flow system may comprise a plurality of sheath flow structures operating in parallel on a microfluidic chip.

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Microreactors With Connectors Sealed Thereon; Their Manufacturing

Номер: US20120040448A1
Принадлежит: Corning Inc

The present invention deals with microfluidic devices ( 200 ) including a microreactor ( 20 ) and at least one connector ( 101 ) sealed thereon. It also deals with a method for manufacturing such microfluidic devices and to blocks of material suitable as connector.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Process for treating and/or forming a non-newtonian fluid using microchannel process technology

Номер: US20120058063A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The disclosed invention relates to a process, comprising: conducting unit operations in at least two process zones in a process microchannel to treat and/or form a non-Newtonian fluid, a different unit operation being conducted in each process zone; and applying an effective amount of shear stress to the non-Newtonian fluid to reduce the viscosity of the non-Newtonian fluid in each process zone, the average shear rate in one process zone differing from the average shear rate in another process zone by a factor of at least about 1.2.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Modular Component Synthesis Unit

Номер: US20120076692A1
Автор: Reza Miraghaie
Принадлежит: Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc

A kit, for synthesizing a compound or element, which includes a modular reagent source, a modular trap and release apparatus, and a modular reaction unit. The modular reagent source includes a reagent. The modular trap and release apparatus is configured to separate components of the reagent. The modular reaction unit which is in fluid communication with the modular reagent source and the modular trap and release apparatus. In addition, the modular reaction unit includes a reaction vessel configured to facilitate a chemical reaction.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Thermal Microvalves

Номер: US20120077231A1
Принадлежит: University of Michigan

The movement and mixing of microdroplets through microchannels is described employing silicon-based microscale devices, comprising microdroplet transport channels, reaction regions, electrophoresis modules, and radiation detectors. The discrete droplets are differentially heated and propelled through etched channels. Electronic components are fabricated on the same substrate material, allowing sensors and controlling circuitry to be incorporated in the same device.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Micro-fluidic system and the use thereof

Номер: US20120114534A1
Автор: Rik van der Heijden
Принадлежит: CHEMTRIX BV

The invention relates to a micro-fluidic system comprising: a. a planar micro-fluidic device comprising a plurality of inlets and at least one outlet; b. a holder comprising a first part being provided with a plurality of channels having first ends and second ends, the holder comprising a fixing means for clamping the micro-fluidic device; c. sealing means being arranged to connect the plurality of inlets and the at least one out-let of the micro-fluidic device to the second ends of the plurality of channels, the sealing means being arranged such that a surface contact between the micro-fluidic device and the sealing means and a surface contact between the sealing means and the first part of the holder is established characterized in that the first part of the holder is optionally provided with a first recess for accommodating the planar micro-fluidic device, the second ends of the plurality of channels being located within the optional first recess and at least one second recess is provided for accommodating the sealing means, the second ends of the plurality of channels being located in the at least one second recess. The present invention also relates to the use of such a micro-fluidic systems at high pressures and high temperatures.

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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Micro mixer and microfluidic chip

Номер: US20120201724A1
Принадлежит: KONICA MINOLTA INC

There are provided a micro mixer capable of efficiently mixing at least two types of liquids in a simple structure and a microfluidic chip provided with the micro mixer. In order to achieve the object, the micro mixer includes a minute passage through which first and second liquids are caused to flow respectively, and a mixing vessel in which a liquid injecting port caused to communicate with the minute passage is provided in a bottom part, and the liquid injecting port is provided in a shifted position from a center of the bottom part in the bottom part. Moreover, the liquid injecting port may be provided in a shifted position from a center line of the mixing vessel.

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22-11-2012 дата публикации

Process for toluene and methane coupling in a microreactor

Номер: US20120296133A1
Автор: James R. Butler
Принадлежит: Fina Technology Inc

A process for making ethylbenzene and/or styrene by reacting toluene with methane in one or more microreactors is disclosed. In one embodiment a method of revamping an existing styrene production facility by adding one or more microreactors capable of reacting toluene with methane to produce a product stream comprising ethylbenzene and/or styrene is disclosed.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Microchemical nanofactories

Номер: US20120298037A1

Embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method for chemical synthesis and/or analysis are disclosed. One embodiment of a disclosed apparatus comprises a laminated, microfluidic structure defining a reactor and a separator. Such apparatuses, or portions thereof, generally have dimensions ranging from about 1 micrometer to about 100 micrometers. To implement synthetic processes, disclosed embodiments of the apparatus generally include at least one unit operation, such as a mixer, a valve, a separator, a detector, and combinations thereof. Individual apparatuses may be coupled both in series and in parallel to form a system for making chemical compounds. An individual apparatus or a system also can be used in combination with known devices and processes.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Microprocessing for preparing a polycondensate

Номер: US20120309956A1
Принадлежит: Cargill Inc

The present invention relates to a process for preparing polydextrose by using a microdevice. It further relates to the use of a microdevice for the polycondesation reactions.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Process for increasing the efficiency of heat removal from a fischer-tropsch slurry reactor

Номер: US20130020054A1
Принадлежит: Syntroleum Corp

The present invention is directed to a cooling system for removing heat from a Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) slurry reactor. The cooling system including a downcomer disposed within the F-T reactor to deliver a coolant downward through the F-T reactor at a predetermined velocity. The downcomer and the pressure of the introduced coolant cooperate to increase the coolant velocity, thereby maintaining the coolant in the substantially liquid phase in the downcomer. The cooling system further includes a plenum connected to the downcomer, wherein the coolant remains in the substantially liquid phase. Additionally, the cooling system includes at least one riser extending upward from the plenum, wherein a portion of the coolant vaporizes to provide a boiling heat transfer surface on the at least one riser.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Methods and systems for forming boronic acids and intermediates thereof

Номер: US20130066115A1
Принадлежит: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC

Methods for forming boronic acids, and intermediates thereof, are disclosed. The method may include mixing a 1-chloro-2-substituted-3-fluorobenzene starting material with an alkyllithium in a first reactor to form a reaction mixture. The 1-chloro-2-substituted-3-fluorobenzene starting material may react with the alkyllithium to form a lithiated intermediate. The reaction mixture may be continuously transferred to a second reactor and a borate may be continuously introduced to form a boronate. The boronic acids may be formed by treating the boronate with aqueous potassium hydroxide followed by acidification. Such methods may provide continuous formation of the boronic acids and may reduce an amount of a reactive intermediate present during processing as well as cycle times. Systems for forming the boronic acids are also disclosed.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Microfluidic device with interconnects

Номер: US20130098481A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A microfluidic device with interconnects. The device includes a first layer; a second layer, the first layer and the second layer assembled such as to face each other; a microchannel in said second layer; a tapered conduit having a tapered portion, wherein the tapered portion is inserted in a correspondingly shaped via formed in the first layer at the level of an end of the microchannel such that fluid communication is enabled between the microchannel and the conduit, and blocked in the via by way of the assembled first layer and second layer.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Co-current mixer, apparatus, reactor and method for precipitating nanoparticles

Номер: US20130136687A1
Принадлежит: UCL BUSINESS LTD

A high pressure tubular reactor for production of nanoparticles by precipitation has unidirectional fluid flows of precursor and supercritical water directed from inner and outer coaxial inlets to an outlet via a reaction zone immediately downstream of the inlets. The inner inlet is for supercritical fluid, and the outer inlet is for a precursor.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Device for the synthesis of radio-labeled compounds

Номер: US20130144052A1
Автор: Marco Mueller
Принадлежит: ABX advanced biochemical compounds GmbH

The invention relates to a device for the synthesis of radio-labeled compounds, which comprises a reaction vessel for reacting a precursor compound having protective groups with a radioactive isotope to obtain a first reaction product; a first cartridge for hydrolyzing the protective groups of the first reaction product to obtain a second reaction product; and a second cartridge for purifying the second reaction product, wherein the reaction vessel, the first cartridge, and the second cartridge are connected to each other via pipelines. Here it is provided that the first cartridge contains 801 to 1200 mg of a solid carrier and/or the reaction vessel is a reaction vessel made of a temperature-resistant plastic with the plastic having a temperature resistance of at least 120° C.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Flow passage structure

Номер: US20130153071A1
Принадлежит: Kobe Steel Ltd

A flow passage structure having a plurality of flow passageways therein includes a first junction portion for joining a first fluid introduced into a first inlet path and a second fluid introduced into a second inlet path, a first joined fluid flow passage through which a fluid made by joining both the fluids flows, a branch portion for dividing the fluid flowing in the first joined fluid flow passage into two fluids, a first branch path through which one of the two divided fluids flows, and a second branch path through which the other flows, wherein a corresponding diameter of the first branch path and a corresponding diameter of the second branch path in each of the passageways are smaller than a corresponding diameter of the first joined fluid flow passage in the passageway.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Reactor Components

Номер: US20130251608A1
Принадлежит: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc

The present disclosure relates to insulation components and their use, e.g., in regenerative reactors. Specifically, a process and apparatus for managing temperatures from oxidation and pyrolysis reactions in a reactor, e.g., a thermally regeneratating reactor, such as a regenerative, reverse-flow reactor is described in relation to the various reactor components.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Microfluidic component, reactor comprising a plurality of such components, and method for producing same

Номер: US20130255822A1
Принадлежит: INSTITUT FUER MIKROTECHNIK MAINZ GMBH

A microfluidic component made of a metal sheet having a structure which includes a closed fluid line and which is formed of a structured surface of a first section of the metal sheet and an adjoining structured or unstructured surface of a second section of the metal sheet, wherein the metal sheet is folded such that the sections integrally connected to each other are located on top of each other in a surface-parallel manner. The metal sheet further includes at least one third section having a contoured edge and is moreover folded such that the third section is also supported in a surface-parallel manner and the contoured edge forms a first wall section and the adjoining structured or unstructured surface of the first or second section forms a second wall section of an open fluid line. A microfluidic reactor comprising a plurality of such microfluidic components and a method for producing such components.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Radiochemical Synthesis Apparatus Using Spatial Temperature Manipulation

Номер: US20130294984A1
Автор: Jianzhong Zhang
Принадлежит: Individual

A compact and flexible apparatus that may be used to carry out multistep chemical or radiochemical synthesis is disclosed. Radiochemical tracers may be synthesized through a spatial temperature manipulation approach. The reaction vessel and the reagent vials can be removed after a single use, suggesting the apparatus can be used multiple times a day.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Microfluidic card connection device

Номер: US20140037515A1

A device for interconnecting a card including at least one first fluid channel, emerging from a connection side parallel to a support side, the interconnection device including: a first surface configured to receive the support side of the card; a second surface parallel to the first surface, from which a second fluid channel emerges; and a mechanism to hold the card in place, configured to hold a connection side of the card pressed against the second surface of the device, such that first fluid channel is in fluid connection with the second fluid channel.

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Processing Apparatus Fabrication

Номер: US20140079608A1
Автор: James M. Pinchot
Принадлежит: JMP Laboratories Inc

A processing apparatus that is formed from a plurality of metal layers that are stacked and aligned together and then connected together to form one or more portions of the processing apparatus.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Rupturable reliability devices for continuous flow reactor assemblies

Номер: US20160001251A1
Автор: Khaled LAYOUNI
Принадлежит: Corning Inc

A flow reactor assembly ( 10 ) includes a fluidic module ( 12,14,16 ) which include a module body ( 18 ) having an internal flow path ( 20 ) in communication with an inlet ( 22 ) and an outlet ( 28 ) and a module burst pressure. A pressure relief valve ( 36,38,40 ) relieve pressure within the fluidic module ( 12,14,16 ). The pressure relief valves ( 36,38,40 ) have a relief pressure value that is less than the module burst pressure. Rupturable reliability devices ( 50,52,54,56 ) have a fluid passageway extending therethough through which fluid is received from or directed to the fluidic module ( 12,14,16 ). The rupturable reliability device ( 50,52,54,56 ) includes a tubular body having a device burst pressure that is greater than the relief valve pressure value ( 36,38,40 ) and less than the module burst pressure ( 12,14,16 ).

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING PARTICLES AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PARTICLES USING THE SAME

Номер: US20160001253A1
Принадлежит:

Apparatus for manufacturing particles has at least one reactor and a method for manufacturing particles using the same. A first reactor has a hollow main body extending in the lengthwise direction, first and second raw material inlets formed at the one side end of the main body, a reactant outlet formed at the other side end of the main body, and a mixer formed inside the main body to mix materials fed from the first and second raw material inlets. A second reactor of the apparatus connected to one side of the first reactor has a non-revolving hollow cylinder extending in the lengthwise direction, a revolving body extending in the lengthwise direction, a driver portion, a reactant inlet formed on the outer circumference at one side end of the cylinder and connected to the reactant outlet of the first reactor. 16-. (canceled)7. Apparatus for manufacturing particles , comprising:at least one first reactor comprising a hollow main body extending in a lengthwise direction, first and second raw material inlets formed at a first side end of the hollow main body to open into the hollow main body, a reactant outlet formed at a second side end of the hollow main body to open into the hollow main body, and a mixer formed inside of the hollow main body to mix materials fed from the first and second raw material inlets;a second reactor, connected to one side of said at least one first reactor, comprises a non-revolving hollow cylinder extending in a lengthwise direction, a revolving body extending in a lengthwise direction and configured in the second reactor to separate from an inner wall of the non-revolving hollow cylinder, a driver portion connected to one side end of the revolving body to rotate the revolving body, a reactant inlet formed on an outer circumference at a first side end of the non-revolving hollow cylinder in a lengthwise direction of the non-revolving hollow cylinder to open into the non-revolving hollow cylinder and connected to the reactant outlet of said ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR MASS PRODUCING A MONODISPERSE MICROBUBBLE AGENT

Номер: US20180001282A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for mass producing monodisperse microbubbles includes a microfluidic flow focusing device, which includes a dispersed phase fluid supply channel having an outlet that discharges into a flow focusing junction, a continuous phase fluid supply channel having an outlet that discharges into the flow focusing junction, and a bubble formation channel having an inlet disposed at the flow focusing junction. The configuration of the flow focusing junction is such that, in operation, a flow of dispersed phase fluid discharging from the outlet of the dispersed phase fluid supply channel is engageable in co-flow by a focusing flow of continuous phase fluid discharging from the outlet of the at least one continuous phase fluid supply channel under formation of a gradually thinning jet of dispersed phase fluid that extends into the inlet of the bubble formation channel. 1. An apparatus for mass producing monodisperse microbubbles , comprising: a dispersed phase fluid supply channel having an outlet that discharges into a flow focusing junction;', 'at least one continuous phase fluid supply channel having an outlet that discharges into the flow focusing junction; and', 'a bubble formation channel having an inlet disposed at the flow focusing junction,, 'at least one microfluidic flow focusing device including 'wherein said bubble formation channel has a length that is much greater than its hydraulic diameter by a factor of at least ten.', 'the configuration of the flow focusing junction being such that, in operation, a flow of dispersed phase fluid discharging from the outlet of the dispersed phase fluid supply channel is engageable in co-flow by a focusing flow of continuous phase fluid discharging from the outlet of the at least one continuous phase fluid supply channel under formation of a gradually thinning jet of dispersed phase fluid that extends into the inlet of the bubble formation channel,'}2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a source ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR MAKING STYRENE USING MICROCHANNEL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

Номер: US20170007978A1
Принадлежит:

The disclosed invention relates to a process for converting ethylbenzene to styrene, comprising: flowing a feed composition comprising ethylbenzene in at least one process microchannel in contact with at least one catalyst to dehydrogenate the ethylbenzene and form a product comprising styrene; exchanging heat between the process microchannel and at least one heat exchange channel in thermal contact with the process microchannel; and removing product from the process microchannel. Also disclosed is an apparatus comprising a process microchannel, a heat exchange channel, and a heat transfer wall positioned between the process microchannel and heat exchange channel wherein the heat transfer wall comprises a thermal resistance layer. 1178-. (canceled)179. An apparatus , comprising:a process microchannel;a heat exchange channel; anda heat transfer wall positioned between the process microchannel and the heat exchange channel, the heat transfer wall comprising at least one thermal resistance layer.180. The apparatus of wherein the thermal resistance layer is positioned on the heat transfer wall and/or embedded within the heat transfer wall.181. The apparatus of wherein the thermal resistance layer comprises a vacuum claim 179 , a gaseous material claim 179 , a liquid and/or a solid material.182. The apparatus of wherein the thermal resistance layer comprises a solid material which contains void spaces claim 179 , openings and/or through holes.183. The apparatus of wherein the thermal resistance layer comprises one or more strips or shims which contain void spaces claim 179 , openings and/or through holes.184. The apparatus of wherein the thermal resistance layer comprises one or more strips with grooves formed in the strip.185. The apparatus of wherein the thermal resistance layer comprises one or more shims claim 179 , each of the shims having a first surface and a second surface claim 179 , and grooves formed in the first surface and/or the second surface.186. The ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Modular flow reactor

Номер: US20150010445A1
Принадлежит: BRUNEL UNIVERSITY, Brunel University London

A modular flow reactor is formed of a plurality of modules, wherein each module comprises a body having at least one conduit passing therethrough, and wherein a plurality of said modules are aligned along a longitudinal axis such that said conduits of said modules are aligned to form a passage for fluid, wherein each module has a length along said longitudinal axis which is less than the length of the module perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The modules are “slices” rather than “tubes” and a plurality of said modules can be aligned linearly so that the conduits form a tube.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

System and Method for Controlled Manufacturing of Mono-Disperse Microbubbles

Номер: US20180008951A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention is related to a system and method for controlled manufacturing of mono-disperse microbubbles. According to the invention, the mono-disperse nature of the collection of generated microbubbles can be improved by releasing the pressurized gaseous medium used in the system using release valve units. This further allows the system to be embodied as a portable system. In turn, the operator of an ultrasound imaging apparatus may use the system according to the invention to generate microbubbles on a patient-by-patient basis. 1. A system for controlled manufacturing of microbubbles , comprising:a microbubble generation unit having a first inlet for receiving a dispersed phase fluid, a second inlet for receiving a continuous phase fluid, and a bubble formation channel in which microbubbles are generated using the received dispersed phase fluid and the received continuous phase fluid, wherein the bubble formation channel has a width in the range of 15-35 micrometer, and a height in the range of 10-30 micrometer;a liquid pressurization unit having an inlet for receiving a second pressure regulated gaseous medium from a source of said second pressure regulated gaseous medium and being configured for outputting a flow of a pressurized liquid to the second inlet of the microbubble generation unit in dependence of a flow and/or pressure of the received second pressure regulated gaseous medium, wherein the first inlet of the microbubble generation unit is connected to a source of a first pressure regulated gaseous medium;a first release valve unit arranged in between the source of the first pressure regulated gaseous medium and the first inlet of the microbubble generation unit and being configured for releasing the first pressure regulated gaseous medium;a second release valve unit arranged in between the source of the second pressure regulated gaseous medium and the inlet of the liquid pressurization unit and being configured for releasing the second ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

MICROREACTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20220023821A1
Принадлежит:

In various embodiments, a microreactor features a corrosion-resistant microchannel network encased within a thermally conductive matrix material that may define therewithin one or more hollow heat-exchange conduits. 121.-. (canceled)22. A method of fabricating a microreactor , the method comprising:providing a network of hollow microchannel conduits from a corrosion-resistant material;providing one or more microreactor parts each (i) configured to interface with one or more of the microchannel conduits and (ii) comprising the corrosion-resistant material;joining the one or more microreactor parts to the network of microchannel conduits; andsurrounding the network of microchannel conduits with a matrix material having a thermal conductivity larger than a thermal conductivity of the corrosion-resistant material.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein providing the one or more microreactor parts comprises forming the one of more microreactor parts via an additive manufacturing technique.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the additive manufacturing technique comprises three-dimensional printing.25. The method of claim 22 , wherein surrounding the network of microchannel conduits with the matrix material comprises forming the matrix material via an additive manufacturing technique.26. The method of claim 22 , wherein surrounding the network of microchannel conduits with the matrix material comprises forming the matrix material via at least one of casting or powder pressing.27. The method of claim 22 , wherein the corrosion-resistant material comprises at least one of niobium claim 22 , molybdenum claim 22 , tantalum claim 22 , tungsten claim 22 , rhenium claim 22 , titanium claim 22 , zirconium claim 22 , glass claim 22 , or stainless steel.28. The method of claim 22 , wherein the matrix material comprises at least one of aluminum claim 22 , gold claim 22 , brass claim 22 , silver claim 22 , or copper.29. The method of claim 22 , wherein a portion of the matrix proximate ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Mobile Solid Phase Reaction System and Method

Номер: US20190009241A1
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A system and method are disclosed. A system for contacting a mobile solid phase with a flowing fluid phase includes: one or more reaction module, wherein the one or more reaction module comprises a conduit for the passage of a fluid phase and a solid phase, the conduit comprising a fluid input port and a fluid outlet port, and a first service module operably connected to a first side of a reaction module, the first service module for supplying and/or receiving the fluid phase to and/or from the reaction module, wherein the system is configured for passing a solid phase through the reaction module, via the conduit. 1. A system for contacting a mobile solid phase with a flowing fluid phase comprising: 'wherein the first reaction module comprises a conduit for the passage of a fluid phase and a solid phase, the conduit comprising a fluid input port and a fluid outlet port; and', 'a first reaction module;'}a first service module operably connected to a first side of the first reaction module, the first service module for supplying and/or receiving the fluid phase to and/or from the first reaction module;wherein the system is configured for passing a solid phase through the first reaction module, via the conduit.2. The system as claimed in further comprising a second reaction module claim 1 , provided in series claim 1 , such that the solid phase may pass through the consecutive reaction modules.3. The system as claimed in wherein the two reaction modules claim 2 , and the first service module claim 2 , are all configured to releasably connect to adjacent modules.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first side and a further side of the first reaction module are each a mating face; andwherein the first service module has a mating face that is connectable with a respective mating face of the first reaction module.5. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the conduit of the first reaction module comprises a solid phase input port and a solid phase output ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Microreactor

Номер: US20190009242A1
Принадлежит: Ushio Chemix Corp

Provided is a microreactor which can be produced at a lower cost. The microreactor has a transfer means for transferring a liquid raw material using the pressure of a gas. The microreactor has a raw material tank for storing the liquid raw material. The transfer means for transferring a liquid raw material can transfer the liquid raw material stored in the raw material tank using the pressure of a gas in the raw material tank. A pipe which connects the raw material tank and the next device is preferably provided with a small diameter portion.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

COMPLEX STRUCTURES IN REFRACTORY BODIES AND METHODS OF FORMING

Номер: US20180010718A1
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A method of forming complex structures in a ceramic-, glass- or glass-ceramic-body microfluidic module is disclosed including the steps of providing at green-state refractory-material structure comprising least a portion of a body of a microfluidic module, providing a removeable insert formed of a carbon or of a carbonaceous material having an external surface comprising a negative surface of a desired surface to be formed in the microfluidic module, machining an opening in the green-state structure, positioning the insert in the opening, firing the green-state structure and the insert together, and after firing is complete, removing the insert. The insert is desirably a screw or screw shape, such that interior threads are formed thereby. The insert desirably comprises graphite, and the structure desirably comprises ceramic, desirably silicon carbide. 1. A method of forming complex structures in a ceramic- , glass- or glass-ceramic-body , the method comprising the steps of:providing at green-state refractory-material structure;providing a removeable insert formed of a carbon or of a carbonaceous material, an external surface of the insert comprising a negative surface of a desired surface to be formed;machining an opening in the green-state structure, leaving an open volume between the external surface of the insert and an interior surface of the opening;positioning the insert in the opening;firing the green-state structure and the insert together;during firing, reducing or closing the open volume; andafter firing is complete, removing the insert.2. The method according to wherein an open volume between the negative surface of the insert and an inside surface of the opening is sufficiently small claim 1 , and wherein a shrinkage of the green-state structure upon firing is sufficiently large claim 1 , such that the open volume is closed curing the firing process and such that said surface of the opening conforms to the negative surface of the insert.3. The method ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

CHEMICAL ACTUATORS

Номер: US20220032259A1
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Disclosed herein are chemical actuators and ionic motive force transducers. The actuators and transducers are capable of converting an electrical stimulus into an ionic gradient within a reaction volume. 125-. (canceled)26. An ionic motive force transducer , comprising a chamber defining a volume;a working electrode disposed on one side of the chamber,a counter electrode disposed opposite the working electrode, anda reference electrode;wherein the working electrode comprises a doped, conductive polymer in communication with a conductive substrate.27. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the working electrode and counter electrode are in electrical communication with a processor.28. The transducer according to claim 27 , wherein the processor is configured to provide an electrical stimulus to the conductive substrate.29. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the chamber defines a dish.30. The transducer according to claim 29 , wherein the dish comprises a base and at least one side wall.31. The transducer according to claim 30 , wherein the dish comprises a base and a cylindrical side wall.32. The transducer according to claim 30 , wherein the dish comprises a base and a plurality of straight side walls.33. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the chamber defines a channel.34. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the conductive polymer comprises a poly(pyrrole) claim 26 , poly(acetylene) claim 26 , poly(aniline) claim 26 , poly(p-phenylene vinylene) claim 26 , poly(fluorene) claim 26 , poly(phenylene) claim 26 , poly(pyrene) claim 26 , poly(azulene) claim 26 , poly(naphthalene) claim 26 , poly(carbazole) claim 26 , poly(indole) claim 26 , poly(azepine) claim 26 , poly(thiophene) poly(p-phenylene sulfide) claim 26 , poly(furan) claim 26 , or a copolymer thereof.35. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the conductive polymer comprises a poly(pyrrole).36. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the conductive ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Microchannel processor

Номер: US20170014795A1
Принадлежит: Velocys Inc

This invention relates to an apparatus, comprising: a plurality of plates in a stack defining at least one process layer and at least one heat exchange layer, each plate having a peripheral edge, the peripheral edge of each plate being welded to the peripheral edge of the next adjacent plate to provide a perimeter seal for the stack, the ratio of the average surface area of each of the adjacent plates to the average penetration of the weld between the adjacent plates being at least about 100 cm 2 /mm. The stack may be used as the core assembly for a microchannel processor. The microchannel processor may be used for conducting one or more unit operations, including chemical reactions such as SMR reactions.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

MICROREACTOR FOR PHOTOREACTIONS

Номер: US20160016141A1
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

A microreactor for photoreactions includes a housing upper part, a lid plate made of a material that allows transmission of light, a flow path plate made of a material that suppresses light reflection and has a high thermal conductivity, and a housing lower part. Light is applied through a window of the housing upper part and the lid plate to a flow path of the flow path plate. The lid plate made of the material that allows transmission of light and the flow path plate made of the material that suppresses light reflection and has a high thermal conductivity are welded each other to form an integrated body.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FULLY AUTOMATED SYNTHESIS OF 16Beta-18F-FLUORO-5Alpha-DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE (18F-FDHT)

Номер: US20180016296A1

The automated synthesis of clinically relevant amounts of 16β-F-fluoro-5α-dihydrotestosterone (F-FDHT) using a commercially available radiosynthesizer. Synthesis was performed in 90 minutes with a decay-corrected radiochemical yield of 29±5%. The specific activity was 4.6 Ci/μmol (170 GBq/μmol) at end of formulation with a starting activity of 1.0 Ci (37 GBq). The formulated F-FDHT yielded sufficient activity for multiple patient doses and passed all quality control tests required for routine clinical use. 1. A method for the automated synthesis of 16β-F-fluoro-5α-dihydrotestosterone (F-FDHT) comprising:loading a plurality of reagents in an automated radiosynthesizer, the automated radiosynthesizer comprising a cassette and a reactor disposed beneath the cassette, wherein at least some of the reagents are stored on the cassette; [{'sup': '18', 'eluting F-fluoride into a reactor vial contained in the reactor via the cassette;'}, 'adding acetonitrile reagent via the cassette into the reactor vial and evaporating the contents thereof with the reactor;', 'cooling the reactor vial and adding a precursor solution comprising 16α-[[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]oxy]-3,3-(ethylenedioxy)androstan-17-one via the cassette;', 'reacting the precursor solution within the reactor vial at elevated temperature under stirring conditions;', {'sub': '4', 'cooling the reactor vial to approximately room temperature and adding a solution of LiAlHvia the cassette followed by stirring;'}, 'adding acetone-THF solution into the reactor vial via the cassette followed by stirring;', 'adding HCl solution into the reactor vial via the cassette and reacting the same at elevated temperature under stirring conditions;', 'cooling the reactor vial and transferring the contents through a hydrophilic-lipophilic balanced (HLB) cartridge so as to trap product therein;', 'rinsing the reaction container and the HLB cartridge with water;', 'drying the HLB cartridge under an inert gas; and', {'sup': '18', 'passing ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Chemical synthesis device

Номер: US20170021323A1
Автор: Hiroshi Sera
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

An aspect of a chemical synthesis device according to the invention includes a substrate in which a channel for chemically synthesizing a plurality of fluids with each other is formed, and a wiring portion that is provided in the substrate, in which an electric resistance value of the wiring portion changes due to the wiring portion coming into contact with the fluids.

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Disconnector Device

Номер: US20180021750A1
Автор: Dumont Philippe
Принадлежит: GE HEALTHCARE LIMITED

The present invention relates to an automated radiosynthesis device adapted for enhanced automatic disconnection of a disposable kit once a radiosynthesis has been carried out. The automated radiosynthesis device of the invention therefore reduces the time to remove the disposable kit from the radiosynthesis device and reduces radiation exposure to the operator. 21. The automated radiosynthesis device as defined in claim , wherein said plurality of connectors is selected from the group comprising fasteners , and fluidic connectors.3. The automated radiosynthesis device as defined in claim 2 , wherein said fluidic connectors are selected from the group comprising push-on type connectors luer slip connectors and luer screw connectors.41. The automated radiosynthesis device as defined in claim claim 2 , wherein said disposable kit is suitable for the synthesis of a radiotracer compound.5. The automated radiosynthesis device as defined in claim 4 , wherein said radiotracer compound is a positron-emission tomography (PET) tracer.6. The automated radiosynthesis device as defined in claim 5 , wherein said radiotracer compound is an F-labelled PET tracer.71. The automated radiosynthesis device as defined in claim claim 5 , wherein said disposable kit is a single-use cassette.81. The automated radiosynthesis device as defined in claim claim 5 , wherein said plurality of actuators is selected from the group comprising rotatable arms for stopcocks of valves claim 5 , linear actuators claim 5 , arms that press onto reagent vials and pinch valves.91. The automated radiosynthesis device as defined in claim claim 5 , wherein said moving parts of said disposable kit are selected from the group comprising reagent vials claim 5 , syringes and valves.101. The automated radiosynthesis device as defined in claim claim 5 , wherein said control unit includes software comprising instructions for a particular radiosynthesis method to be carried out on said disposable kit attached to said ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

System and method for rehydrating powder and delivering the rehydrated powderto a reactor

Номер: US20180021772A1
Принадлежит: Spacepharma SA

A closed system for rehydrating powder and delivering the rehydrated powder to a reactor, may include a liquid reservoir for containing liquid; a syringe configured to contain powder to be rehydrated; a reactor; a controller for controlling operation of the syringe; and a conduit fluidically linking the liquid reservoir to a port of the syringe, fluidically linking the port to the reactor. The controller is configured to operate the syringe so as to draw liquid from the liquid reservoir into the syringe and rehydrate the powder, or to drive the rehydrated powder into the reactor.

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Nanowire Structural Element

Номер: US20160024673A1
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A template based process is used for the production of the nanowire structural element, wherein the nanowires are electrochemically depositioned in the nanopores. The irradiation is carried out at different angles, such that a nanowire network is formed. The hollow chamber-like structure in the nanowire network is established through the dissolving of the template foil and removal of the dissolved template material. The interconnecting of the nanowires provides stability to the nanowire structural element and an electrical connection between the nanowires is created thereby. 11. A process for the production of a nanowire structural element () , comprising the steps of:{'b': '12', '(a) preparing a template (),'}{'b': 12', '14', '16, '(b) irradiation of the template () with energetic radiation () at, at least, two different angles to the surface of the template for the purpose of generating numerous latent tracks () permeating the template,'}{'b': 12', '16', '33', '32, '(c) etching the template () in order to etch the radiation induced latent tracks () into a network () of intersecting, interconnected nanopores (),'}{'b': 32', '37', '34', '33', '37, '(d) deposition of matter in the nanopores () to generate a network () of intersecting, interconnected nanowires () in the nanopore network () such that the nanowire network () permeates the template,'}{'b': 12', '37, '(e) dissolving and removal of the template () from the resulting nanowire network ().'}212. A process according to claim 1 , wherein in the step (b) the template () is irradiated from at least three different directions with the high-energy radiation and herein the three directions do not lie in the same plane.3261212373326aaa. A process according to claim 1 , wherein prior to the step (d) an electroconductive cathode layer () is applied to a first side () of the template () and in the step (d) the nanowire network () develops in the nanopore network () by means of electrochemical deposition to the cathode ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

REVERSE-PHASE POLYMERISATION PROCESS INCORPORATING A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE

Номер: US20180022837A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

Disclosed herein is a polymerization process involving the steps of generating monomer micro-volumes in a microfluidic device, feeding the monomer micro-volumes through the at least one first microfluidic channel towards a monomer feed point at which the monomer micro-volumes enter into or onto a volume of a non-aqueous liquid and form aqueous monomer droplets, allowing the aqueous monomer droplets to flow towards a polymer bead discharge point, initiating polymerisation of the aqueous monomer droplets to form polymerising beads, removing a suspension of the polymer beads in the non-aqueous liquid from the vessel at the polymer bead discharge point, and recovering water soluble or water swellable polymer beads from the suspension. The present disclosure also includes an apparatus for performing the polymerization process and water soluble or water swellable polymer beads obtained by the polymerization process. 1. A reverse-phase suspension polymerisation process for the manufacture of polymer beads comprising forming aqueous monomer droplets of an aqueous solution comprising water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer or monomer blend and polymerising the monomer or monomer blend , to form polymer beads while suspended in a non-aqueous liquid , and recovering polymer beads , the process comprising:providing in a vessel a volume of non-aqueous liquid wherein the volume of non-aqueous liquid extends between at least one polymer bead discharge point and at least one monomer feed point,generating monomer micro-volumes in at least one microfluidic device, said monomer micro-volumes being separated by non-aqueous liquid in at least one first microfluidic channel,feeding the monomer micro-volumes through the at least one first microfluidic channel towards the at least one monomer feed point at which the monomer micro-volumes enter into or onto the volume of non-aqueous liquid and form aqueous monomer droplets,allowing the aqueous monomer droplets to flow towards the ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

REACTOR SYSTEM FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20190022619A1
Принадлежит: AVANTIUM TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

A reactor system for high throughput applications includes a plurality of reactor assemblies, each reactor assembly including: a fluid source, which fluid source is adapted to provide a pressurized fluid to the flow-through reactors, a flow splitter which flow splitter includes a planar microfluidic chip, which microfluidic chip has a chip inlet channel and a plurality of chip outlet channels, which microfluidic chip further includes a plurality of flow restrictor channels, where each flow restrictor channel extends from said chip inlet channel to an associated chip outlet channel, where the chip inlet channel and the chip outlet channels each have a diameter, where the diameter of the chip inlet channel is the same or less than the length of said chip inlet channel and where the diameter of each chip outlet channel is the same or less than the length of said chip outlet channel. 120.-. (canceled)21. A reactor system for high throughput applications , which reactor system comprises: a flow-through reactor, said flow-through reactor comprising a reactor inlet and a reactor outlet, which flow-through reactor is adapted to accommodate a chemical reaction,', 'a reactor feed line, which reactor feed line has a first end and a second end, said second end being connected to the reactor inlet of the flow-through reactor, said reactor feed line being adapted to supply a fluid to the flow-through reactor, and', 'a reactor effluent line, which reactor effluent line has a first end, which first end is connected to the reactor outlet of the flow-through reactor, said reactor effluent line being adapted to discharge reactor effluent from the flow-through reactor,, 'a plurality of reactor assemblies, each reactor assembly comprisinga fluid source, which fluid source is adapted to provide a pressurized fluid to the flow-through reactors, anda flow path controller which is adapted to transfer said pressurized fluid from the fluid source to the reactor assemblies, so that said ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

MICROREACTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20190022620A1
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In various embodiments, a microreactor features a corrosion-resistant microchannel network encased within a thermally conductive matrix material that may define therewithin one or more hollow heat-exchange conduits. 1. A microreactor comprising:a network of hollow microchannel conduits formed of a corrosion-resistant material; andsurrounding and in contact with the microchannel conduits, a matrix comprising a matrix material having a thermal conductivity larger than a thermal conductivity of the corrosion-resistant material.2. The microreactor of claim 1 , further comprising one or more hollow heat-exchange channels each (i) defined by the matrix material claim 1 , (ii) proximate one or more microchannel conduits claim 1 , and (iii) not intersecting any of the microchannel conduits.3. The microreactor of claim 2 , wherein a diameter or lateral dimension of at least one heat-exchange channel is larger than a diameter or lateral dimension of at least one microchannel conduit.4. The microreactor of claim 1 , wherein the corrosion-resistant material comprises at least one of niobium claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , tantalum claim 1 , tungsten claim 1 , rhenium claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , zirconium claim 1 , glass claim 1 , or stainless steel.5. The microreactor of claim 1 , wherein the matrix material comprises at least one of aluminum claim 1 , gold claim 1 , brass claim 1 , silver claim 1 , or copper.6. The microreactor of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the matrix proximate the microchannel conduits comprises a mixed and/or graded composition comprising the corrosion-resistant material and the matrix material.7. The microreactor of claim 1 , wherein the network of microchannel conduits comprises (i) two or more input conduits converging to a single reaction zone claim 1 , and (ii) an output conduit leading away from the reaction zone.821.-. (canceled)22. A microreactor comprising (i) a network of hollow microchannel conduits formed of a corrosion-resistant material and ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Modification of a Solid Surface

Номер: US20200023333A1
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A process for the modification of a surface of a solid material, said solid material comprising a polymer material arranged at the surface of the solid material. Said process comprises the step of: contacting the polymer at the surface of the solid material with an oxygen source and a catalytic amount of a transition metal compound under such conditions that oxygen is incorporated into the polymer surface, wherein a hydroxy group is formed, which is attached to a carbon atom of the polymer. 1. A process for the modification of a surface of a solid material , said solid material comprising a polymer material arranged at the surface of the solid material , said process comprising the step of:i. contacting the polymer at the surface of the solid material with an oxygen source and a catalytic amount of a transition metal compound under such conditions that oxygen is incorporated into the polymer surface, wherein a hydroxy group is formed, which is attached to a carbon atom of the polymer.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein during the modification step i. the oxygen is predominantly incorporated in the polymer surface in the form of the hydroxy group claim 1 , which is attached to a carbon atom of the polymer claim 1 , with respect to all carbon-oxygen bonds formed at the polymer surface.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the oxygen source comprises a peroxide material claim 1 , preferably hydrogen peroxide.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the transition metal compound comprises at least one cation selected from the group consisting of Chromium claim 1 , Manganese claim 1 , Iron claim 1 , Cobalt claim 1 , Nickel and Copper claim 1 , preferably a Cu(II) cation claim 1 , or selected from the group consisting of Rhodium claim 1 , Palladium claim 1 , and Platinum.5. The process according to claim 4 , wherein the transition metal compound comprises Cu(II) (acetate)or Cu(II) (nitrate).6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein during the ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

CHEMICAL REACTORS

Номер: US20210023527A1
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A method for producing a chemical reactor device based on a fluid flow comprises obtaining a substrate with a fluid channel defined by a channel wall, in which an ordered set of silicon pillar structures is positioned in the fluid channel and electrochemically anodising at least the silicon pillar structures to make the silicon pillar structures porous at least to a certain depth. After the anodising, the substrate and pillar structures are thermally treated, the treatment being carried out at a temperature, with a duration and in an atmosphere such that any silicon oxide layer formed has a thickness of less than 20 nm. The substrate and the pillar structures are further functionalized. 125.-. (canceled)26. A method for producing a chemical reactor device based on a fluid flow , the method comprising:obtaining a substrate with a fluid channel defined by a channel wall, in which an ordered set of silicon pillar structures is positioned in the fluid channel,electrochemically anodising at least the silicon pillar structures to make the silicon pillar structures porous at least to a certain depth,after anodising, performing thermal treatment and performing functionalisation of the substrate and pillar structures to condition at least a part of the silanol groups on the substrate and/or pillar structures,wherein the thermal treatment is being carried out at a temperature, with a duration and in an atmosphere such that any silicon oxide layer formed has a thickness of less than 20 nm.27. The method according to claim 26 , wherein the functionalisation comprises silanising at least part of the silanol groups on the substrate or the pillar structures.28. The method according to claim 26 , wherein the step of thermal treatment and the functionalisation are adapted to claim 26 , in a chemical reactor in a liquid chromatography assay for a standard mixture of peptides including Angiotensin II with a concentration of peptides of 0.25 ppm introduced into a mixture of a first ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus having a multitude of particles and method for manufacturing the same

Номер: US20180029002A1

An apparatus includes a substrate having a recess and a multitude of particles arranged in the recess. A first portion of the particles is joined to a porous structure by means of a coating. A second portion of the particles is not joined by means of the coating. The first portion of the particles is arranged closer to an opening of the recess than the second portion of the particles so that a leaking of the second portion of the particles from the recess through the opening is prevented.

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

MICROPROCESSING FOR PREPARING A POLYCONDENSATE

Номер: US20160032022A1
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The present invention relates to a process for preparing polydextrose by using a microdevice. It further relates to the use of a microdevice for the polycondesation reactions. 114-. (canceled)15. An arrangement of microdevices for the following process for preparing polydextrose.a) providing glucose;b) adding an acidifying catalyst to the glucose to provide an acidic composition;c) injecting the acidic composition through a microdevice; andd) collecting polydextrose,wherein the arrangement allows a single-pass-through of the composition of step c) a re-mix of the polydextrose of step d) with the acidic composition of step c) for a multi-pass-through, or a complete multi-pass-through for the acidic composition. The present invention relates to a process for preparing polydextrose, by using microdevices.In order to continually improve physical standards of living for greater number of people, it is necessary to achieve more results with fewer resources. Therefore there is the tendency towards building and manufacturing smaller-scale products due to the desire for size efficiency. Most recently, scientists have learned that not only electronic devices, but also mechanical devices, may be miniaturized and batch-fabricated, promising the same benefits to the mechanical world as integrated circuit technology has given to the electronic world.Acid-catalysed polymerisation of saccharides is a well-known phenomenon which is described in numerous general articles, books and patents.Polydextrose is commercially available and all of these polydextrose products include a variety of residual compounds such as glucose, sorbitol, citric acid and other compounds which contribute to the taste, colour, and caloric value. Low molecular weight compounds such as 1,6-anhydroglucose and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural contribute a bitter taste and off-flavour.U.S. Pat. No. 3,766,165 discloses that polymers useful as low-calorie food ingredients can be prepared by heating dextrose or maltose, ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CONTINUOUS MANUFACTURING OF NANOMATERIALS AND HIGH PURITY CHEMICALS

Номер: US20220047510A1
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A method for continuously processing at least two liquid feed streams is provided. A system for continuously processing at least two liquid feed streams is also provided. 158-. (canceled)59. A method for continuously processing at least two liquid feed streams , comprising:pumping a first feed stream to a mixer;flowing a second feed stream to the mixer without pumping the second feed stream to the mixture;mixing the first and second feed streams to achieve a substantially homogeneous mixture; andpumping the substantially homogeneous mixture to a high pressure pump,wherein mixing the first and second feed streams to achieve the substantially homogenous mixture includes mixing the first and second feed streams with the mixer at a location that is upstream of the high pressure pump and upstream of a component arranged between the mixer and the high pressure pump, andwherein the component is selected from one of the following: a conduit, a tank, a valve, a pump, a filter, a screen, a sensor, or a port.60. The method of claim 59 , further comprising:pressurizing the substantially homogeneous mixture within the high pressure pump to an elevated pressure; anddelivering the substantially homogeneous mixture to a microreactor downstream from the high pressure pump to cause the first and second feed streams to interact within the microreactor at a nanoscale level.61. The method of claim 60 , wherein:pressurizing the substantially homogeneous mixture within the high pressure pump includes pressurizing the substantially homogeneous mixture to an elevated pressure of at least 35 MPa; anddelivering the substantially homogeneous mixture to the microreactor includes delivering the substantially homogeneous mixture to a microreactor having a minimum channel dimension of equal to or less than 500 microns.62. The method of claim 60 , wherein:the first feed stream includes a first reactant;the second feed stream includes a second reactant; andthe method further comprises adjusting ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

MICROCHANNEL REACTORS AND FABRICATION PROCESSES

Номер: US20190030508A1
Принадлежит: VELOCYS, INC.

A method of loading material within a microchannel device, the method comprising: (a) loading particulates into a plurality of microchannels; and, (b) ultrasonically packing the particulates into the plurality of microchannels using a portable, compact ultrasonic densification unit. 135-. (canceled)36. A method of increasing packing density of particulates loaded into a plurality of microchannels in microchannel apparatus , comprising: providing a microchannel apparatus comprising a plurality of microchannels having particulates contained therein; mounting a portable , compact ultrasonic device to a microchannel apparatus , the portable , compact ultrasonic device configured to be repositionable between a first position where the portable , compact ultrasonic device is in acoustic communication with the plurality of microchannels and a second position where the portable , compact ultrasonic device is not in acoustic communication with the plurality of microchannels; and , applying ultrasonic sound to the plurality of microchannels from the portable , compact ultrasonic device to densify the particulates to form a packed bed of particulates within the plurality of microchannels.37. The method of claim 36 , wherein a sonically conductive material is disposed between the portable claim 36 , compact ultrasonic device and the plurality of microchannels.3841-. (canceled)42. The method of claim 36 , wherein the ultrasonic sound is applied in bursts of one to ten seconds.43. The method of claim 36 , wherein each microchannel in the plurality of microchannels has a length of at least 10 cm and at least one dimension of 10 mm or less.44. The method of claim 36 , wherein the microchannel apparatus comprises at least 1000 microchannels and wherein the portable claim 36 , compact ultrasonic device extends over no more than 500 of the at least 1000 microchannels at one time.45. The method of claim 36 , wherein: the microchannel apparatus comprises an insert that extends down the ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

System for radiopharmaceutical production

Номер: US20180033510A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF HULL

Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and a method for producing a radiopharmaceutical, wherein the system is formed from and/or provides a microfluidic flow system. In certain embodiments, the system comprises a radioisotope isolation module, a radiopharmaceutical production module, a purification module and a quality control module.

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

Microchannel Apparatus and Methods of Conducting Unit Operations With Disrupted Flow

Номер: US20160038904A1
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The invention described herein concerns microchannel apparatus that contains, within the same device, at least one manifold and multiple connecting microchannels that connect with the manifold. For superior heat or mass flux in the device, the volume of the connecting microchannels should exceed the volume of manifold or manifolds. Methods of conducting unit operations in microchannel devices having simultaneous disrupted and non-disrupted flow through microchannels is also described. 1. A method of conducting a unit operation in an integrated microchannel apparatus , comprising:passing a fluid in an apparatus;wherein the apparatus comprises a manifold connected to plural connecting microchannels;wherein the manifold's volume is less than the volume of the plural connecting microchannels;wherein the manifold's length is at least 15 cm or wherein there are at least 100 connecting channels connected to the manifold;controlling conditions such that the fluid is in disrupted flow through at least a portion of the connecting microchannels; andconducting a unit operation on the fluid in the connecting microchannels.2. The method of wherein the device comprises at least two manifolds claim 1 , a first manifold and a second manifold claim 1 , wherein the first manifold is connected to a first set of plural connecting microchannels and the second manifold is connected to a second set of plural connecting microchannels.3. The method of wherein a first fluid flows through the first manifold and flows in disrupted flow substantially through the first set of connecting microchannels and wherein a second fluid flows through the second manifold and flows in non-disrupted flow substantially through the second set of connecting microchannels.4. The method of wherein the manifold is a header and wherein the header has an inlet claim 1 , and wherein fluid passes through the header inlet at a Reynold's number greater than 2200.5. The method of wherein the integrated microchannel ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

Techniques for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation

Номер: US20160040303A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Techniques for photocatalytic hydrogen generation are provided. In one aspect, a hydrogen producing cell is provided. The hydrogen producing cell includes an anode electrode; a photocatalytic material adjacent to the anode electrode; a solid electrolyte adjacent to a side of the photocatalytic material opposite the anode electrode; and a cathode electrode adjacent to a side of the solid electrolyte opposite the photocatalytic material. A solar hydrogen producing system including at least one solar concentrating assembly having the hydrogen producing cell, and a method for producing hydrogen using the hydrogen producing cell are also provided.

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMALLY ACTUATED FLOW CONTROL

Номер: US20180038513A1
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Various implementations provide an inherently safer design feature for microchannel reactors that provides temperature control at the individual channel level. This approach relies on bimetallic strips embedded within the combustion channel, forming a thermally-actuated “valve”. Bimetallic strips convert a temperature change into a mechanical displacement. Heating the strip increases its deflection and thereby restricts flow in the combustion channels, which consequently reduces the rate of heat generation. The thermally-actuated valve is not limited to use in microchannel reactors and may be used in other structures for which thermally actuated flow control is desired, according to some implementations. 1. A thermally actuated flow control system comprising:a first linear array of bimetallic strips disposed on a first wall of a channel; anda second linear array of bimetallic strips disposed on a second wall of the channel, the first and second walls being opposite and in a facing relationship with each other relative to an axis of fluid flow through the channel, each bimetallic strip comprises a fixed end and a free end,', 'the fixed ends of the bimetallic strips in the first array are coupled to the first wall,', 'the fixed ends of the bimetallic strips in the second array are coupled to the second wall,', 'each bimetallic strip comprises a first metal strip having a first thermal expansion coefficient and a second metal strip having a second thermal expansion coefficient, the first and second metal strips being fixedly coupled together, and the first thermal expansion coefficient being higher than the second thermal expansion coefficient, wherein the first metal strip is coupled to the wall, and the second metal strip extends towards the axis of fluid flow of the channel, and', 'a deflection of the free ends of the first array of bimetallic strips away from the first wall and the free ends of the second array of bimetallic strips away from the second wall ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

Method for separating cells, and device therefor

Номер: US20180038876A1
Автор: Noriaki Arai
Принадлежит: Toppan Printing Co Ltd

The present invention relates to a method for applying a principle of Deterministic Lateral Displacement (DLD), and for separating cells depending on the particle sizes on the basis of the DLD principle after capturing targeted cells or untargeted cells on a carrier and thereby increasing particle sizes.

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

PROCESS-INTENSIFIED FLOW REACTOR

Номер: US20220055009A1
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A flow reactor has a module having a process fluid passage with an interior surface, a portion of the passage including a cross section along the portion having a cross-sectional shape, and a cross-sectional area with multiple minima along the passage. The cross-sectional shape varies continually along the portion and the interior surface of the portion includes either no pairs of opposing flat parallel sides or only pairs of opposing flat parallel sides which extend for a length of no more than 4 times a distance between said opposing flat parallel sides along the portion and the portion contains a plurality of obstacles distributed along the portion. 1. A module for a flow reactor , comprising:a module body defining a fluid passage therein, the fluid passage having an interior surface and comprising a portion, the portion including (i) an input end and an outlet end at which process fluid is configured to flow into the portion and out of the portion, respectively, (ii) a plurality of successive chambers each with a nozzle-like entrance and a narrowing exit, and (iii) a cross section delimited by the interior surface of the fluid passage along the portion,wherein the cross section has a cross-sectional shape that varies continually along the portion, wherein the interior surface includes no pairs of opposing flat parallel sides at least along portions other than one or more of the entrance and the exit to the successive chambers, and wherein a plurality of obstacles are positioned along the portion between the input end and the output end.2. The module of claim 1 , wherein one chamber of said successive chambers is nested with a next-succeeding chamber of said successive chambers such that the narrowing exit of the one chamber forms the nozzle-like entrance of the next adjacent succeeding chamber.3. The module of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of obstacles is located within a first chamber and intersects a straight line having a first endpoint ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

BIOMASS FRACTIONATION AND EXTRACTION METHODS AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20150045544A1
Автор: Mitchell Melvin
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A biomass fractionation apparatus includes a vessel having a processing chamber, an inlet configured to receive a biomass into the processing chamber, and an outlet configured to discharge processed biomass from the chamber. A bed plate is movably positioned within the processing chamber and includes a plurality of elongated fins extending outwardly therefrom in substantially parallel spaced-apart relationship. A cylindrical rotor is rotatably secured within the processing chamber in adjacent, spaced-apart relationship with the bed plate. The rotor has a plurality of elongated blades extending radially outwardly therefrom in circumferentially spaced-apart relationship. Upon rotation of the rotor, the blades are configured to accelerate a biomass within the processing chamber against the fins of the bed plate and to cause the bed plate to pulsate against the rotor. 1. A biomass fractionation apparatus , comprising:a vessel comprising a processing chamber, an inlet configured to receive biomass into the processing chamber, and an outlet configured to discharge processed biomass from the chamber;a bed plate movably positioned within the processing chamber;a cylindrical rotor rotatably secured within the processing chamber in adjacent, spaced-apart relationship with the bed plate, the rotor having a plurality of elongated blades extending radially outwardly therefrom in circumferentially spaced-apart relationship, and wherein, upon rotation of the rotor, the blades are configured to accelerate biomass flowing through the processing chamber against the bed plate; anda biasing mechanism configured to urge the bed plate towards the rotor against an opposite force caused by flow of the biomass through the processing chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a motor operably connected to the rotor and configured to rotate the rotor.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a pump in fluid communication with the vessel inlet claim 2 , wherein the pump is ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

Multi-phase oscillatory flow reactor

Номер: US20170043313A1
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

According to some aspects, described herein is an automated droplet-based reactor that utilizes oscillatory motion of a droplet in a tubular reactor under inert atmosphere. In some cases, such a reactor may address current shortcomings of continuous multi-phase flow platforms.

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS FLOW MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM

Номер: US20180043320A1
Принадлежит: The University of British Columbia

The present disclosure is directed towards improved systems and methods for large-scale production of nanoparticles used for delivery of therapeutic material. The apparatus can be used to manufacture a wide array of nanoparticles containing therapeutic material including, but not limited to, lipid nanoparticles and polymer nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, continuous flow operation and parallelization of microfluidic mixers contribute to increased nanoparticle production volume. 1. A system for continuous flow operation of a microfluidic chip , the system comprising: (a) a first inlet configured to receive a first solution;', '(b) a second inlet configured to receive a second solution; and', (i) a first inlet microchannel configured to receive the first solution from the first inlet;', '(ii) a second inlet microchannel configured to receive the second solution from the second inlet; and', '(iii) a mixing microchannel configured to mix the first solution and the second solution to provide a nanoparticle solution at a mixer outlet; and, '(c) a first mixer, comprising, '(d) a chip outlet in fluid communication with the mixer outlet through a nanoparticle solution microchannel;, '(1) a microfluidic chip, comprising(2) a first continuous flow fluid driver configured to continuously drive the first solution from a first solution reservoir into the first inlet of the microfluidic chip;(3) a second continuous flow fluid driver configured to continuously drive the second solution from a second solution reservoir into the second inlet of the microfluidic chip; and(4) a system outlet in fluid communication with the chip outlet, wherein the system outlet is configured to output the nanoparticle solution.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first solution comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second solution comprises a particle-forming material in a second solvent.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first solution ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

CLOSED EVAPORATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200043620A1
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The present invention provides a system for evaporating a radioactive fluid, a method for the synthesis of a radiolabelled compound including this system, and a cassette for the synthesis of a radiolabelled compound comprising this system. The present invention provides advantages over known methods for evaporation of a radioactive fluid as it reduces drastically the amount of radioactive gaseous chemicals that are released in the hot cell. It is gentler and more secure compared to the known process and provides access to radiosyntheic processes that may not been acceptable for safety reasons related to release of volatile radioactive gases during evaporation. In addition, the process yields are higher because the radioactive volatiles are labelled intermediate species. 121-. (canceled)22. A method for the synthesis of a radiolabelled compound wherein said method comprises:(i) radiolabelling a protected precursor compound in a fixed volume container to obtain a protected radiolabelled compound;(ii) deprotecting the protected radiolabelled compound obtained from radiolabelling step (i) to obtain said radiolabelled compound wherein said deprotection is effected using a hydrolysis medium;(iii) connecting the fixed volume container via a 3-way valve to an expandable volume; and,(iv) heating the radioactive fluid in the fixed volume container above its boiling point to reach the equilibrium gas/liquid phase causing said liquid to vaporise and move into the expandable volume where it condenses due to the drop in temperature to form a volume of radioactive fluid in the expandable volume.23. The method as defined in wherein said fixed volume container is a reaction vessel.24. The system as defined in wherein said expandable volume is a syringe.25. The method as defined in wherein said radiolabelled compound is a radiopharmaceutical.26. The method as defined in wherein said radiopharmaceutical is a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.27. The method as defined in wherein said ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

ADDRESSABLE MICRO-REACTION CHAMBER ARRAY

Номер: US20220062850A1
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The present invention provides a micro-reactor () adapted to host chemical reactions having at least one microfluidic layer, said micro-reactor () comprising a fluid inlet () and a fluid outlet (); a plurality of micro-reaction chambers () arranged in rows () and columns (), each micro-reaction chamber comprising a chamber inlet () and a chamber outlet (); a plurality of supply channels () for supplying fluid to from said fluid inlet () to said micro-reaction chambers () and further arranged for draining said micro-reaction chambers () to said fluid outlet (), said supply channels () extending in a first direction (D) along the columns () of micro-reaction chambers () and arranged such that there is one supply channel () between adjacent columns (). The micro-reaction chambers () in the columns () are arranged such that the chamber inlets () of a column are in fluid contact with the same supply channel () and the chamber outlets () are in fluid contact with the supply channel () adjacent to the supply channel () arranged in fluidic contact with the chamber inlets (). Further, the plurality of supply channels () comprises a first end supply channel () arranged for supplying fluid to a first end column () of the micro-reaction chambers () and a second end supply channel () arranged for draining fluid from the second, opposite, end column () of said micro-reaction chambers (); and wherein the micro-reactor () further comprises at least one reagent inlet () in fluid contact with the first end supply channel and a reagent outlet () in fluid contact with the second end supply channel such that reagents introduced to the at least one reagent inlet () fill the plurality of micro-reaction chambers () in a second direction (D) along the rows () of micro-reaction chambers () to the reagent outlet ().

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

MICRO REFORMER

Номер: US20210053021A1
Автор: Barnett Daniel Joseph
Принадлежит:

A reformer suitable for micro-scale design has horizontal catalyst tube(s) passing through a baffled radiant section for convective and radiant heat transfer to the tube(s). To reduce the footprint and/or to facilitate field assembly a combustion chamber and convection section can be oriented transversely with respect to the radiant section; the tube(s) can be horizontal and/or include structured catalyst; and/or the combustion chamber provides flameless combustion or produces a flame without impinging on the tubes. Also, a skid frame-mountable version of the reformer; and a process for transporting, assembling, and/or operating the steam methane reformer. 1. The reformer of further comprising:one or a plurality of the horizontal tubes passing longitudinally through the radiant section;wherein the radiant section comprises a refractory lining for radiant heat transfer to the horizontal tube(s);wherein the combustion chamber is transversely oriented with respect to the radiant section;wherein the burner provides flameless combustion or provides a flame spaced sufficiently to avoid flame impingement on the tube(s);wherein the catalyst comprises a structured catalyst; anda transversely oriented convection section to pass the flue gas from the radiant section in heat exchange relation with a combustion air preheater to provide preheated air to the burner, and with a feed gas preheater to supply preheated feed gas to the tubes.2. A reformer comprising:a combustion chamber in communication with a longitudinal radiant section to supply flue gas from a burner to the radiant section;a horizontal tube passing longitudinally through the radiant section;catalyst disposed in the horizontal tube to reform a feed gas comprising hydrocarbon and steam;a refractory lining in the radiant section for radiant heat transfer to the horizontal tube; andat least one baffle in the radiant section to direct a flow path of the flue gas transversely across the horizontal tube(s) for convective ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

CATALYTIC REACTOR

Номер: US20200047149A1
Автор: KAMATA Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: IHI CORPORATION

A catalytic reactor includes: a reaction-side flow channel in which a reaction fluid flows; a structured catalyst removably located in the reaction-side flow channel; and a protrusion formed in the structured catalyst or an inner surface of the reaction-side flow channel, having a height forming a clearance between the structured catalyst and the inner surface of the reaction-side flow channel. 1. A catalytic reactor comprising:a reaction-side flow channel in which a reaction fluid flows;a structured catalyst removably located in the reaction-side flow channel; anda protrusion formed in the structured catalyst or an inner surface of the reaction-side flow channel, having a height forming a clearance between the structured catalyst and the inner surface of the reaction-side flow channel.2. The catalytic reactor according to claim 1 , whereinthe protrusion is divided into a plurality of protrusions arranged in a flow direction of the reaction fluid.3. The catalytic reactor according to claim 1 , whereinthe height of the protrusion is set so that the clearance is within a range from 5% to 20% of a height of a flow space in the reaction-side flow channel.4. The catalytic reactor according to claim 2 , whereinthe height of the protrusion is set so that the clearance is within a range from 5% to 20% of a height of a flow space in the reaction-side flow channel. This application is a continuation application of International Application. No. PCT/JP2018/013098, now WO2018/181652, filed on Mar. 29, 2018, which claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-069586, filed on Mar. 31, 2017, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.The present disclosure relates to a catalytic reactor performing catalytic reactions.A catalytic reactor includes a flow channel for a reaction fluid (hereinafter referred to as “reaction-side flow channel”), and a structured catalyst installed in the reaction-side flow channel or a catalyst carried on an inner ...

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

Automatic system for synthesizing 123i-mibg and automatic device for synthesizing and dispensing 123i-mibg comprising the same

Номер: US20150056105A1
Принадлежит: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research

The present invention relates to an automatic system for synthesizing iodine-123 meta-iodobenzylguanidine ( 123 I-MIBG), which comprises a first reactor for subjecting radioactive iodine-containing sodium iodide and meta-iodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) sulfate to an iodine-iodine exchange reaction to obtain radioactive iodine labeled MIBG; a purification unit for purifying the iodine labeled MIBG; and a second reactor for substituting a solvent used in purification with a phosphate buffer to obtain a phosphate solution containing 123 I-MIBG. The present invention also relates to an automatic device for dispensing 123 I-MIBG, which comprises the automatic system for synthesizing 123 I-MIBG, a radioactivity measuring unit, and a dispensing and packing unit.

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

Chromatography Media and Methods for Producing Them

Номер: US20210060527A1
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The invention discloses a functionalised chromatography medium, comprising: i) at least one non-woven layer () of polymeric nano fibres () comprising a plurality of nanofibre-nano fibre fusion points (); ii) a grafted polymer coating covering the polymeric nanofibres and the nanofibre-nanofibre fusion points; iii) a plurality of ligand groups covalently bound to the grafted polymer coating, wherein the ligand groups are capable of interacting with a target biomolecule. 1. A functionalised chromatography medium , comprising:i) at least one non-woven layer of polymeric nanofibres comprising a plurality of nanofibre-nanofibre fusion points;ii) a grafted polymer coating covering said polymeric nanofibres and said nanofibre-nanofibre fusion points;iii) a plurality of ligand groups covalently bound to said grafted polymer coating, wherein said ligand groups are capable of interacting with a target biomolecule.2. The functionalised chromatography medium of claim 1 , wherein said grafted polymer coating is a conformal coating.3. A functionalised chromatography medium claim 1 , comprising:i) at least one non-woven layer of polymeric nanofibres comprising a plurality of nanofibre-nanofibre fusion points;ii) a plurality of grafted polymer molecules covalently tethered to said polymeric nanofibres;iii) a plurality of ligand groups covalently bound to said grafted polymer molecules, wherein said ligand groups are capable of interacting with a target biomolecule.4. The functionalised chromatography medium of claim 1 , having a first side and a second side claim 1 , fluidically connected to each other through an open pore structure formed by the interstices between the polymeric nanofibres.5. The functionalised chromatography medium of claim 1 , wherein said polymeric nanofibres are monofilaments.6. The functionalised chromatography medium of claim 1 , wherein said polymeric nanofibres have diameters of 100-800 nm claim 1 , such as 100-600 nm.7. The functionalised chromatography ...

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

Droplet producing device, droplet producing method, liposome producing method, fixture, and droplet producing kit

Номер: US20170056885A1

A droplet producing device includes an outer tube; and an inner tube that is arranged inside the outer tube and feeds a droplet raw material, in which an inner tube discharge port opens to an inner tube tip portion formed on a downstream in a fluid feed direction, an outer tube discharge port opens to an outer tube tip portion formed on the downstream in the fluid feed direction, and in which a gap is formed between the outer tube and the inner tube.

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

Manufacturing a flowcell with a planar waveguide

Номер: US20220075263A1
Принадлежит: Illumina Inc

Provided in one example is a method of manufacturing a flowcell that includes: forming a core layer, the core layer disposed between a substrate and a nanowell layer, the nanowell layer having nanowells to receive a sample, the core layer having a higher refractive index than the substrate and the nanowell layer; and forming a grating to couple light to the core layer.

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22-05-2014 дата публикации

Microchannel reactor for hydrocarbon reforming

Номер: US20140140896A1

Disclosed is a microreactor for hydrocarbon reforming, including an end plate, a combustion catalyst plate, a combustion channel plate, a reforming catalyst plate and a reforming channel plate, wherein a plurality of combustion catalyst-filled parts are present in a portion of an entire combustion catalyst plate and a plurality of combustion catalyst-unfilled parts are present in a remaining portion.

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

FLOW PATH DEVICE AND DROPLET FORMING METHOD

Номер: US20190060848A1

A flow path device has at least one channel. The channel has a main channel which allows flow of a continuous phase liquid, and an auxiliary channel which is connected to a predetermined portion of the main channel. The flow path device has an inner wall surface which encloses the main channel. The main channel has a connecting port formed in the inner wall surface and communicated with the auxiliary channel, and the inner wall surface has an enlarged surface provided at a position on a downstream side of the connecting port, and the enlarged surface spreads to outside of the main channel so as to promote removal of the dispersed phase liquid from the inner wall surface, the dispersed phase liquid being adhered to the inner wall surface in consequence of flowing from the auxiliary channel into the main channel through the connecting port. 1. A flow path device comprising , internally , at least one channel allowing a continuous phase liquid and a dispersed phase liquid to flow so as to form a dispersed phase droplet in the continuous phase liquid , whereinthe channel has a main channel which allows flow of the continuous phase liquid, and an auxiliary channel which is connected to a predetermined portion of the main channel to guide the dispersed phase liquid to the main channel, the predetermined portion being a portion between both ends of the main channel,the flow path device has an inner wall surface which encloses the main channel to define the main channel,the main channel has a connecting port formed in the inner wall surface and communicated with the auxiliary channel, andthe inner wall surface has an enlarged surface provided at a position on a downstream side of the connecting port in the main channel, and the enlarged surface spreads to outside of the main channel so as to promote removal of the dispersed phase liquid from the inner wall surface, the dispersed phase liquid being adhered to the inner wall surface in consequence of flowing from the ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PREPARING PHENOL

Номер: US20190062245A1
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The present invention relates to the technical field of peroxide decomposition, and discloses a method for preparing phenol, which comprises the following steps: (1) mixing cumene hydroperoxide and liquid acid or solid acid with a solvent to form a homogeneous solution or uniformly dispersed system; (2) loading the homogeneous solution or uniformly dispersed system of cumene hydroperoxide with a homogeneous solution or uniformly dispersed system of acid into a preheating module and preheating in a micro-channel continuous flow mode, preliminarily mixing the preheated materials for reaction in a mixing module in a micro-channel continuous flow mode, and then further mixing the materials for reaction in a series of mixing and reaction module groups in a micro-channel continuous flow mode, to obtain phenol. The method provided in the present invention is easy, simple and safe to operate, can implement continuous production of phenol product at a high yield ratio; in addition, since the reaction in the present invention is a cracking reaction, which releases heat strongly, the safety factor of the process is significantly improved owing to the strong heat release characteristic in conjunction with the unique heat transfer property of the micro-channels. With the method provided in the present invention, the yield of the product is higher than 99%. 1. A method for preparing phenol , comprising the following steps:(1) mixing cumene hydroperoxide and liquid acid or solid acid with a solvent to form a homogeneous solution or uniformly dispersed system;(2) loading the homogeneous solution or uniformly dispersed system of cumene hydroperoxide with a homogeneous solution or uniformly dispersed system of acid into a preheating module and preheating in a micro-channel continuous flow mode, preliminarily mixing the preheated materials for reaction in a mixing module in a micro-channel continuous flow mode, and then further mixing the materials for reaction in a series of mixing ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

METHODS OF MAKING (ALK)ACRYLIC ESTERS IN FLOW REACTORS

Номер: US20190062257A1
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A method of making an (alk)acrylic ester in a microflow reactor. 1. A method of making an (alk)acrylic ester comprising an alcohol,', 'one or more bases that are sufficient to at least partially deprotonate the alcohol,', 'a polar solvent,', 'an (alk)acryloyl halide or a 3-haloalkylcarboxyl halide, and', 'an organic solvent that is immiscible with the polar solvent in sufficient quantity to dissolve the (alk)acryloyl halide or a 3-haloalkylcarboxyl halide; wherein, 'adding to a mixing chamber of a microflow reactor'}the molar flow ratio of the alcohol to the sum of all of the one or more bases is 1 to at least 1.1; andproducing a product stream comprising one or more (alk)acrylic esters and one or more salts of the one or more bases; whereinthe polar solvent added to the mixing chamber is sufficient to dissolve substantially all of the at one or more salts; andthe product stream having an organic portion and a polar portion, the organic portion comprises the (alk)acrylic ester in an amount of at least 80 wt % based on the total weight of the solutes in the organic portion of the product stream.2. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe polar solvent comprises water.3. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe mixing chamber of the microflow reactor comprises an exit port;wherein the method further comprises a step of removing the (alk)acrylic ester from the exit port simultaneously with the adding step.4. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe one or more bases are soluble in the polar solvent, the alcohol, or both and are selected from amines, alkali metal hydroxides, alkali earth metal hydroxides, and combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more bases comprises triethyl amine.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mixing chamber of the microflow reactor comprises a first addition port and a second addition port claim 1 , and wherein the adding step comprisesadding a mixture of the alcohol and the one or more bases through the first addition port; ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

FLOW REACTOR SYNTHESIS OF POLYMERS

Номер: US20190062502A1
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A flow reactor system and methods having tubing useful as polymerization chamber. The flow reactor has at least one inlet and at least one mixing chamber, and an outlet. The method includes providing two phases, an aqueous phase and a non-aqueous phase and forming an emulsion for introduction into the flow reactor. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for polymerizing one or more monomers for producing a polymer salt , comprising: at least one inlet port configured for receiving an emulsified reactant composition comprising an aqueous monomer solution and a non-aqueous solution; and', 'at least one outlet port configured for discharging a polymer salt;, 'an amount of tubing havinga temperature controller sized to receive at least a portion of the amount of tubing;a mixing chamber, the mixing chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet fluidically coupled to the inlet port of the tubing, the mixing chamber configured to emulsify a reactant composition; andat least one fluid flow control device fluidically coupled to the inlet of the mixing chamber.22. The system of ; wherein the at least one fluid flow control device comprises an aqueous monomer fluid flow control device and a non-aqueous fluid flow control device.23. The system of claim 21 , further comprising a second mixing chamber fluidically coupled to the inlet of the tubing.24. The system of claim 23 , further comprising a catalyst fluid flow control device fluidically coupled to the second mixing chamber or to the amount of tubing claim 23 , the catalyst fluid flow control device configured to introduce a catalyst to the reactant composition.25. The system of claim 21 , further configured to introduce organic solvent to the amount of tubing for recovering the polymer salt.26. A system for continuous flow synthesis of polyaniline (PANI) salt claim 21 , comprising: at least one inlet port configured for receiving an emulsified reactant composition comprising an aqueous aniline solution and a non-aqueous acid ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

NANOCOMPOSITE INKJET PRINTER WITH INTEGRATED NANOCOMPOSITE-INK FACTORY

Номер: US20160067974A1
Автор: Williams George
Принадлежит: Vadient Optics, LLC.

An apparatus for depositing nanocomposite material comprising a nanocomposite-ink factory and inkjet printer. The nanocomposite-ink factory producing nanocomposite-ink and the inkjet printer receiving the nanocomposite-ink. The inkjet printer having a printhead and a positioning mechanism. The printhead having one or more nozzles to dispense nanocomposite-ink droplets. 1. An apparatus for depositing nanocomposite material , the apparatus comprising:a nanocomposite-ink factory, the nanocomposite-ink factory producing a nanocomposite-ink, the nanocomposite-ink being a nanoparticle and an organic-matrix composition, the nanocomposite-ink factory creating compositions of the nanocomposite-inks by mixing the nanoparticles, the organic-matrix, or the nanocomposite-inks created within the nanocomposite-ink factory; andan inkjet printer, the inkjet printer having a printhead and a positioning mechanism, the printhead having a nozzle to dispense nanocomposite-ink droplets, wherein the inkjet printer receives the nanocomposite-ink from the factory.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the factory has a nanoparticle reservoir and an organic-matrix reservoir claim 1 , the factory forming the nanocomposite-ink by mixing the nanoparticles and the organic-matrix.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the factory has a plurality of nanoparticle reservoirs.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the factory has a plurality of nanocomposite-ink reservoirs claim 1 , each of the plurality of nanocomposite-inks having different nanoparticle concentrations claim 1 , the factory mixing the plurality of nanocomposite-inks.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the factory has a continuous flow reactor claim 1 , the continuous flow reactor producing the nanoparticles.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the continuous flow reactor comprises of a microreactor claim 5 , the microreactor having a plurality of reaction cells and a plurality of channels claim 5 , wherein the plurality of channels ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POLYMER

Номер: US20200062870A1
Автор: TERANISHI Tadashi
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

Object: To provide a method for manufacturing a polymer, which is a method for forming a polymer having a homogeneous copolymer composition and a narrow molecular weight distribution. 1. A method for manufacturing a polymer using a microreactor comprising a flow path capable of mixing a plurality of liquids to perform radical polymerization of a monomer component containing two or more types of monomers in the presence of a polymerization initiator;wherein the microreactor comprises a first inlet port configure to feed the monomer component and an additional inlet port located downstream of the first inlet port; andthe method comprises feeding the monomer component through the first inlet port and the additional inlet port.2. The method for manufacturing a polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the monomer component to be fed through the first inlet port and the additional inlet port contains two or more types of (meth)acrylic-based monomers.3. The method for manufacturing a polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the monomers contained in the monomer component to be fed through the first inlet port and the additional inlet port are the same claim 1 , and a difference between the contents of each monomer is within ±5%.4. The method for manufacturing a polymer according to claim 2 , wherein the monomers contained in the monomer component to be fed through the first inlet port and the additional inlet port are the same claim 2 , and a difference between the contents of each monomer is within ±5%.5. The method for manufacturing a polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the radical polymerization is performed in the presence of the polymerization initiator and a chain transfer agent.6. The method for manufacturing a polymer according to claim 2 , wherein the radical polymerization is performed in the presence of the polymerization initiator and a chain transfer agent.7. The method for manufacturing a polymer according to claim 3 , wherein the radical polymerization is ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING PULP, ENERGY, AND BIODERIVATIVES FROM PLANT-BASED AND RECYCLED MATERIALS

Номер: US20180071706A1
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The presently disclosed subject matter relates to an industrial system for processing various plant materials to produce marketable materials. Particularly, the system integrates subcritical water extraction technology and includes a pre-processing module and a two-stage extractor (processing module) with constant control of temperature, pressure, and/or residence time. In some embodiments, the final product of the disclosed system can include feedstock constituents for biofuel production (sugars and/or oil), biochar, raw materials for various industries (such as pulp for manufacturing paper or cellulose for use in various industries). The disclosed system can be modular or non-modular, stationary or mobile, and can include prefabricated elements with programmed automatic or manual operation so that it can be easily moved and/or assembled on site. 1. A system comprising:a pre-processing portion having a mechanical processor/material handler for extraction of water soluble fermentable carbohydrates and preparation of material for further extraction; a first operating condition at a first pressure and a first temperature at a constant level that is held for a first defined period of time to break down carbohydrates of a first chain strength; and', 'a second operating condition at a second pressure and a second temperature at a constant level that is held for a defined second period of time to break down lignin and the remaining oligo-carbohydrates of a second chain strength and fatty acids, or', 'both the first operating condition and the second operating condition;, 'an extractor portion comprising a reactor or a reactor assembly to which biomass and subcritical water is supplied, the reactor assembly havingwherein the system is repeatable until the recovery rate of the fermentable carbohydrates, fatty acid, or both reaches a desired yield.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical processor/material handler of the pre-processing portion includes a ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRESSURE-DRIVEN PLUG TRANSPORT AND REACTION

Номер: US20200070172A1
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The present invention provides microfabricated substrates and methods of conducting reactions within these substrates. The reactions occur in plugs transported in the flow of a carrier-fluid. 115.-. (canceled)16. A system comprising:a microfluidic device comprising a substrate having a plurality of traps in fluidic communication with a channel, each trap comprises an opening along a side of the channel shaped and/or sized to accommodate a partition of a sample fluid within; anda detector to detect, monitor, or analyze each partition of sample fluid retained within a corresponding trap, the detector to detect emissions from one or more detectable markers associated with a target molecule in response to the occurrence of a polymerase-chain reaction (PCR) reaction in one or more partitions of sample fluid.17. The system of claim 16 , further comprising a plurality of partitions of sample fluid positioned within the plurality of traps in response to flow of an immiscible fluid through the channel.18. The system of claim 17 , wherein each of the plurality of partitions of sample fluid is at least partially surrounded by the immiscible fluid.19. The system of claim 18 , wherein each of the plurality of partitions of sample fluid is separated from one another and retained within a respective trap via the immiscible fluid positioned over the opening of each trap.20. The system of claim 17 , wherein the immiscible fluid is an oil.21. The system of claim 16 , wherein the target molecule is a biological molecule.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the sample fluid comprises at least one biological molecule and one or more chemical reagents for conducting a biological reaction with the at least one biological molecule resulting in the formation of a reaction product upon undergoing the PCR reaction.23. The system of claim 22 , wherein the detector measures at least one property associated with a partition of sample fluid based on detection of emissions from the one or more ...

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18-03-2021 дата публикации

EDGE CHIP

Номер: US20210077973A1
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Systems and methods taught herein enable simultaneous forward and side detection of light originating within a microfluidic channel disposed in a substrate. At least a portion of the microfluidic channel is located in the substrate relative to a first side surface of the substrate to enable simultaneous detection paths with respect to extinction (i.e., 0°) and side detection (i.e., 90°). The location of the microfluidic channel as taught herein enables a maximal half-angle for a ray of light passing from a center of the portion of the microfluidic channel through the first side surface to be in a range from 25 to 90 degrees in some embodiments. By placing at least the portion of the microfluidic channel proximate to the side surface of the substrate, a significantly greater proportion of light emitted or scattered from a particle within the microfluidic channel can be collected and imaged on a detector as compared to conventional particle processing chips. 1. A particle processing system comprising: a substrate having a plurality of side surfaces, a top surface, and a bottom surface, the plurality of side surfaces defining a thickness of the substrate and the top surface and the bottom surface defining a width and a length of the substrate; and', 'a microfluidic channel disposed in the substrate parallel to a first side surface of the plurality of side surfaces and located in the substrate relative to the first side surface to allow a maximal half-angle for a ray of light passing from a center of the microfluidic channel through the first side surface of between 25 degrees and 90 degrees;, 'a particle processing chip includingan electromagnetic radiation source to illuminate an interrogation region in the microfluidic channel through the bottom surface or the top surface of the substrate;a first detector to receive light from the microfluidic channel emitted through the top surface or the bottom surface of the substrate that is opposed to the electromagnetic ...

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

MICROREACTOR

Номер: US20150086439A1
Автор: Hamada Koki
Принадлежит: IHI CORPORATION

A microreactor includes: a reaction passage to flow a fluid as a reaction object; and a medium passage provided in parallel with the reaction passage to flow a heat medium to exchange heat with the fluid in the reaction passage. A cross-sectional area of the medium passage adjacent to a location of the reaction passage where any of heat generation and heat absorption associated with a reaction of the fluid is relatively large is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the medium passage adjacent to a location of the reaction passage where any of the heat generation and the heat absorption associated with the reaction of the fluid is relatively small. 1. A microreactor comprising:a reaction passage configured to flow a fluid as a reaction object; anda medium passage provided in parallel with the reaction passage and configured to flow a heat medium to exchange heat with the fluid in the reaction passage, whereina cross-sectional area of the medium passage adjacent to a high-activity region of the reaction passage is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the medium passage adjacent to a low-activity region of the reaction passage,any of heat generation and heat absorption associated with a reaction of the fluid is relatively large in the high-activity region, andany of the heat generation and the heat absorption associated with the reaction of the fluid is relatively small in the low-activity region.2. The microreactor according to claim 1 , wherein the medium passage is formed in such a way that its cross-sectional area gradually increases from the high-activity region side of the reaction passage toward the low-activity region side of the reaction passage.3. The microreactor according to claim 1 , wherein an opening area of the medium passage close to the high-activity region of the reaction passage is smaller than an opening area of the medium passage close to the low-activity region of the reaction passage.4. The microreactor according to claim 2 , wherein an ...

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

MICROFLUIDIC REACTORS FOR OLIGONUCLEOTIDE SYNTHESIS

Номер: US20150087820A1
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The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for the chemical synthesis of micro-quantities of oligonucleotides or other chemical molecules. The system includes a reusable glass micro-reactor containing a paramagnetic solid support, a magnet, an electronic drive controller and an optical spectroscopy system capable of driving a plurality individual reactors. The system utilizes the electroosmotic movement of reactants through microfluidic channels. Spectrophotometric monitoring of the reaction products allows for the real-time determination of synthesis yield. 1. An apparatus for synthesizing a molecule , comprising:a reaction substrate having at least one reaction chamber and at least one microfluidic channel for transferring a reagent to the reaction chamber;a reagent cassette coupled to the substrate, the reagent cassette having at least one reagent port for transferring the reagent from the cassette to the microfluidic channel;a paramagnetic solid support positioned within the reaction chamber; anda magnet positioned such that the paramagnetic solid support is located within a magnetic field generated in the magnet, wherein the magnetic field is sufficient for holding the paramagnetic solid support in the reaction chamber while the reagent is flowing through the reaction chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a power supply configured to apply a voltage differential claim 1 , wherein the voltage differential is sufficient for generating an electroosmotic force to cause the reagent to flow from the cassette through the microfluidic channel.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a spectrophotometer positioned near the microfluidic channel.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reaction substrate comprises photodefinable glass.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of reaction substrates.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reaction substrate comprises a plurality of reaction chambers.7. ...

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29-03-2018 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS PROCESSES FOR THE HIGHLY SELECTIVE CONVERSION OF SUGARS TO PROPYLENE GLYCOL OR MIXTURES OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL AND ETHYLENE GLYCOL

Номер: US20180086681A1
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Continuous processes for making propylene glycol from ketose-yielding carbohydrates are disclosed which enhance the selectivity to propylene glycol. 2. The process of wherein the feed comprises ketose-yielding and aldose-yielding carbohydrate and a mixture of propylene glycol and ethylene glycol is contained in the product solution.3. The process of wherein the feed comprises sucrose.4. The process of wherein the product solution contains a mass ratio of 1 claim 1 ,2-butanediol to total propylene glycol and ethylene glycol of less than about 1:10.5. The process of wherein the aqueous solution is maintained at a temperature of greater than about 170° C. and less than 230° C. for less than about 15 seconds prior to being passed into the aqueous-hydrogenation medium.6. The process of wherein the heating of the carbohydrate feed from below 170° C. to above 230° C. is at least in part by direct heat exchange by admixing the carbohydrate feed with a warmer fluid.7. The process of wherein the warmer fluid comprises the aqueous-hydrogenation medium.8. The process of wherein the admixing of the carbohydrate feed and warmer fluid involves high shear mixing.9. The process of wherein the admixing of the carbohydrate feed and warmer fluid involves rapid diffusional mixing.10. The process of wherein the heating of the carbohydrate feed from below 170° C. to above 230° C. is at least in part by indirect heat exchange.14. The process of wherein the heating of the carbohydrate feed from below 170° C. to above 230° C. occurs whereupon the carbohydrate is contacted with an aqueous claim 1 , retro-aldol solution containing retro-aldol catalyst in the substantial absence of hydrogenation catalyst.15. The process of wherein the carbohydrate-containing feed contains between about 120 and 800 grams of carbohydrate per liter of aqueous-hydrogenation medium.16. The process of wherein the carbohydrate-containing feed contains aldose and the rate of heating of the carbohydrate feed from below ...

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19-03-2020 дата публикации

REACTION PROCESSOR

Номер: US20200086313A1
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A reaction processor is provided with a reaction processing vessel in which a channel is formed, a liquid feeding system, a temperature control system for providing a high temperature region and a low temperature region to the channel, and a fluorescence detector for detecting the sample passing through a fluorescence detection region of the channel, and a CPU for controlling the liquid feeding system based on a signal that is detected. A target stop position X(n+1) of the sample in the low temperature region in an (n+1)th cycle is corrected from a target stop position X(n) of the sample in the low temperature region in the nth cycle based on the result of stopping control on the sample in the nth cycle. 1. A reaction processor comprising:a reaction processing vessel in which a channel where a sample moves is formed;a liquid feeding system that moves and stops the sample in the channel;a temperature control system that provides a plurality of temperature regions each maintained at a different temperature, the plurality of temperature regions including at least a first temperature region and a second temperature region;a detection system that detects the sample passing through a detection region that is set between adjacent temperature regions of the channel, the detection region including at least a first detection region that is set between the first temperature region and the second temperature region of the channel; anda control unit that controls the liquid feeding system based on a signal detected by the detection system,wherein the control unit is formed to perform reciprocation control for a plurality of cycles on the sample where, in one cycle, the sample is stopped for a fixed period of time in the first temperature region, moves from the first temperature region to the second temperature region after passing through the first detection region and is then stopped for a fixed period of time, then returns to the first temperature region and then stops,wherein ...

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09-04-2015 дата публикации

Device and method for pressure-driven plug transport and reaction

Номер: US20150099264A1
Принадлежит: University of Chicago

The present invention provides microfabricated substrates and methods of conducting reactions within these substrates. The reactions occur in plugs transported in the flow of a carrier-fluid.

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28-03-2019 дата публикации

MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM OR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM OR DEVICE

Номер: US20190091649A1
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A method of manufacturing a microfluidic system or microfluidic device having at least one channel includes providing a base sheet, providing a deformable intermediate layer, providing a cover film, and laminating the base sheet, the intermediate layer and the cover film so that a back surface of the intermediate layer is attached to a front surface of the base sheet and a back surface of the cover film is attached to a front surface of the intermediate layer opposite to the back surface thereof, thereby forming a laminate comprising the base sheet, the intermediate layer and the cover film. Further, the method includes applying pressure to the front surface of the intermediate layer through the cover film so as to deform the intermediate layer, thereby forming the at least one channel. The invention also relates to a microfluidic system or microfluidic device) manufactured by this method. 1. A method of manufacturing a microfluidic system or microfluidic device having at least one channel , wherein the method comprises:providing a base sheet;providing a deformable intermediate layer;providing a cover film;laminating the base sheet, the intermediate layer and the cover film so that a back surface of the intermediate layer is attached to a front surface of the base sheet and a back surface of the cover film is attached to a front surface of the intermediate layer opposite to the back surface thereof, thereby forming a laminate comprising the base sheet, the intermediate layer and the cover film; andapplying pressure to the front surface of the intermediate layer through the cover film so as to deform the intermediate layer, thereby forming the at least one channel.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cover film is expandable and the method further comprises expanding the cover film.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the cover film is expanded when the pressure is applied to the front surface of the intermediate layer through the cover film.4. ...

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

High-Pressure Homogenizer and Method for Manufacturing Graphene Using the Same

Номер: US20220144643A1
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Provided a high-pressure homogenizer comprising a channel module comprising a microchannel through which an object for homogenization passes, wherein the microchannel is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel sequentially arranged along the direction through which the object passes, the first flow channel is provided with a plurality of first baffles disposed so as to partition the microchannel into a plurality of spaces, the second flow channel is provided with a plurality of second baffles disposed so as to partition the microchannel into a plurality of spaces, and at least one of the first baffles is provided to be positioned between two adjacent second baffles. 1. A high-pressure homogenizer comprising a channel module comprising a microchannel through which an object for homogenization passes ,wherein the microchannel is provided with a first channel to an Nth channel (N>2) sequentially arranged along the direction through the object passes,the channel module comprises an inflow channel in which the object is supplied to the microchannel and an outflow channel to which the object passing through the microchannel is introduced,the first channel is provided with a plurality of first baffles arranged so as to be partitioned into a plurality of spaces along a width direction or a height direction and sequentially, the Nth channel comprises a plurality of Nth baffles arranged so as to be partitioned into a plurality of spaces along a width direction or a height direction, andin two adjacent regions among N regions of the microchannel, baffles provided in respective regions are arranged in a staggered state for each region based on a flow cross section of the microchannel.2. The high-pressure homogenizer according to claim 1 ,wherein the inflow channel is provided so that at least a part of a flow area becomes small along a moving direction of the object and the outflow channel is provided so that at least a part of the flow area increases along ...

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13-04-2017 дата публикации

Flow reactor synthesis of polymers

Номер: US20170101508A1
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A flow reactor system and methods having tubing useful as polymerization chamber. The flow reactor has at least one inlet and at least one mixing chamber, and an outlet. The method includes providing two phases, an aqueous phase and a non-aqueous phase and forming an emulsion for introduction into the flow reactor.

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02-06-2022 дата публикации

Microfluidic system based on active control of flow resistance in microfluidic channels and methods of use thereof

Номер: US20220168738A1
Принадлежит: Nexongen Inc

The invention relates to a microfluidic system based on active control of flow resistance and balancing pressures in microfluidic channels and an improved method for disposable microfluidic devices and cartridges for use in, but not limited to, in-vitro diagnostics. The microfluidic system and device of the invention does not utilize mechanical moving parts to control the fluid flow and has no external fluidic connection to the instrument or fluidics controller.

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23-04-2015 дата публикации

GENERATING METHANOL USING ULTRAPURE, HIGH PRESSURE HYDROGEN

Номер: US20150110684A1
Автор: Allam Rodney J.
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In various implementations, methanol is produced using a (CO+H) containing synthesis gas produced from a combined POX plus EHTR or a combined ATR plus EHTR at a pressure of 70 bar to 100 bar at the correct stoichiometric composition for methanol synthesis so that no feed gas compressor is required for the feed to the methanol synthesis reactor loop. 111-. (canceled)12. A system for producing methanol , comprising;an air separation plant that produces oxygen using air compressors driven by a gas turbine;a fired heater that heats a hydrocarbon feed stream using exhaust from the gas turbine;a partial oxidation reactor (PDX) or an autothermal reforming reactor (ATR) that exothermically reacts a first portion of the heated hydrocarbon feed stream with at least one of steam or an oxidant gas comprising molecular oxygen to produce an exothermically generated syngas product;a gas-heated catalytic reformer (GHR) that endothermically reforms a second portion of the hydrocarbon feed stream with steam over a catalyst in a heat exchange reformer to produce an endothermically-reformed syngas product and combines the exothermically generated syngas product and the endothermically-reformed syngas product to produce a combined syngas stream, wherein at least a portion of heat used in generation of the endothermically-reformed syngas product is obtained by recovering heat from the exothermically-generated syngas product and the endothermically reformed syngas product;a waste heat boiler that produces steam in a waste heat boiler by cooling the combined syngas stream;separation unit that separates water from the cooled combined syngas to produce a methanol plant feed at substantially reaction loop pressure;after separating water, a first conduit that passes the cooled combined syngas to a methanol plant; anda second conduit that combines methanol plant combustible effluent with methane fuel to the gas turbine.13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the hydrocarbon feed stream includes ...

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03-07-2014 дата публикации

Integrated microchannel synthesis and separation

Номер: US20140186229A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An integrated microchannel reactor and heat exchanger comprising: (a) a waveform sandwiched between opposing shim sheets and mounted to the shim sheets to form a series of microchannels, where each microchannel includes a pair of substantially straight side walls, and a top wall formed by at least one of the opposing shim sheets, and (b) a first set of microchannels in thermal communication with the waveform, where the waveform has an aspect ratio greater than two.

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19-04-2018 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PERFORMING FLOW REACTIONS UTILIZING HIGH TEMPERATURE HYDROFLUORIC ACID

Номер: US20180104665A1
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A method of performing a reaction is disclosed comprising flowing a reaction mixture () comprising HF past a compression seal () within a flow reactor (), wherein the compression seal () includes an O-ring or gasket () and where the O-ring or gasket () comprises fluoroelastomer (to include fluoroelastomers and perfluoroelastomers), while maintaining the reaction mixture comprising HF at a temperature of 50° C. or greater [generally at a temperature in the range of from 50° C. and greater (60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 150, and 180° C.) up to 220° C.], using O-rings or gaskets () that comprise a fluoroelastomer having a pre-use tensile strength in the range of from 0.1 to 14 MPa measured according to IS037, and desirably further having a compressive set in the range of from 0 to 12% measured according to IS0815. 1. A method of performing a reaction having a reaction mixture comprising HF (hydrofluoric acid) in a flow reactor at a temperature of 50° C. or greater , the method comprising:{'b': 50', '40', '20', '22', '40', '30', '32', '22', '30', '32, 'flowing a reaction mixture () comprising HF past a compression seal () within a flow reactor (), the flow reactor comprising first and second reactor components () formed of one or more HF-resistant materials, the compression seal () comprising an O-ring or gasket (, ) positioned between the first and second reactor components (), the O-ring or gasket (, ) comprising a fluoroelastomer; and'}{'b': 50', '30', '32, 'maintaining the reaction mixture () comprising HF at said temperature of 50° C. or greater, advantageously at a temperature in the range of from 50 to 220° C., wherein the O-rings or gaskets (, ) comprise a fluoroelastomer having a pre-use tensile strength in the range of from 0.1 to 14 MPa measured according to ISO37.'}23032. The method according to wherein the O-rings or gaskets ( claim 1 , ) comprise a fluoroelastomer having a pre-use compressive set in the range of from 0 to 12% measured according to ISO815.35050 ...

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

Microfluidic Liposome Synthesis, Purification and Active Drug Loading

Номер: US20150115488A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK

Microfluidic methods and systems are provided for continuous flow synthesis and active loading of liposomes, which include a liposome formation region configured to form a population of liposomes and a microdialysis region downstream from the liposome formation region and configured to form a transmembrane gradient for active drug loading of the liposomes. Microfluidic methods and systems for high throughput production of liposomes are also provided featuring high aspect ratio microchannels.

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28-04-2016 дата публикации

Droplet actuator and methods

Номер: US20160116438A1
Принадлежит: ADVANCED LIQUID LOGIC INC

The invention provides a droplet actuator designed to provide reliable electrical connections to droplets to reduce or eliminate gas bubble formation during droplet operations. The invention also provides methods and systems for reducing or eliminating the formation of bubbles in a droplet during droplet operations.

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18-04-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PARTICLES ONTO A SUBSTRATE, COMPRISING A REACTOR FOR PRODUCING THE PARTICLES TO BE SPRAYED

Номер: US20190111490A1
Автор: Peralta David

A system for spraying particles onto a substrate, including: at least one reactor including at least one inlet for liquid reagents, a reaction zone, and a zone for collection of the particles produced from the liquid reagents in the reaction zone; a dispensing device allowing the particles to be sprayed onto the substrate; and a mechanism guiding the particles from the collection zone towards the dispensing device. 111-. (canceled)12. A system for spraying particles onto a substrate , comprising:at least one reactor comprising at least one inlet for liquid reagents, a reaction zone, and a zone for collection of the particles produced from the liquid reagents in the reaction zone;a dispensing device allowing the particles to be sprayed onto the substrate;means for guiding the particles from the collection zone towards the dispensing device;a collector of the particles;a collector of additive elements;a zone for mixing the particles and the additive elements;a nozzle for spraying a mixture of the particles and the additive elements.13. A system according to claim 12 , wherein the reactor is a microfluidic reactor claim 12 , comprising plates made from silica claim 12 , silicon claim 12 , glass claim 12 , ceramic claim 12 , polymer or plastic having etched channels claim 12 , or comprising capillary tubes communicating with each other.14. A system according to claim 12 , wherein the dispensing device further comprises a mixing member or ultrasound probe arranged in the zone for mixing.15. A system as claimed in claim 12 , wherein a portion downstream from the zone for mixing forms a buffer zone.16. A system as claimed in claim 12 , comprising plural reactors.17. A system as claimed in claim 12 , configured to carry out at least one battery component.18. A system as claimed in claim 12 , as a machine of additive manufacturing configured to carry out via 3D printing of at least two adjacent battery components claim 12 , or a collector and an electrode formed on the ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING PARALLEL REACTORS

Номер: US20160121291A1
Принадлежит: AVANTIUM TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

A system for operating parallel reactors includes a plurality of reactor assemblies, each reactor assembly including: a flow-through reactor, a reactor feed line, a reactor effluent line, a primary fluid source, and a flow splitter which is arranged downstream of the primary fluid source and upstream of the reactor assemblies. All passive flow restrictors have an substantially equal resistance to fluid flow. A feed line pressure measurement device and a pressure control arrangement controls backpressure regulators such that the measured feed line pressure becomes substantially the same as a feed line pressure setpoint in the reactor assemblies. 1. System A system for operating parallel reactors , which system comprises: a flow-through reactor, said flow-through reactor comprising a reactor inlet and a reactor outlet,', 'a reactor feed line, which reactor feed line has a first end and a second end, said second end being connected to the reactor inlet of the flow-through reactor, said reactor feed line being adapted to supply a fluid to the flow-through reactor,', 'a reactor effluent line, which reactor effluent line has a first end, which first end is connected to the reactor outlet of the flow-through reactor, said reactor effluent line being adapted to discharge reactor effluent from the reactor,, 'a plurality of reactor assemblies, each reactor assembly comprisinga primary fluid source, which primary fluid source is adapted to provide a pressurized fluid to the flow-through reactors,a flow splitter which is arranged downstream of the primary fluid source and upstream of the reactor assemblies, said flow splitter having an inlet and multiple passive flow restrictors, wherein the inlet of the flow splitter is connected to the primary fluid source and each passive flow restrictor is in fluid communication with said inlet, and wherein each passive flow restrictor has an outlet, which outlet is connected to the first end of the reactor feed line of its own dedicated ...

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17-07-2014 дата публикации

Characterization of reaction variables

Номер: US20140199783A1
Принадлежит: GYROS Patent AB

A microscale method for the characterization of one or more reaction variables that influence the formation or dissociation of an affinity complex comprising a ligand and a binder, which have mutual affinity for each other. The method is characterized in comprising the steps of: (i) providing a microfluidic device comprising a microchannel structures that are under a common flow control, each microchannel structure comprising a reaction microactivity; (ii) performing essentially in parallel an experiment in each of two or more of the plurality of microchannel structures, the experiment in these two or more microchannel structures comprising either a) formation of an immobilized form of the complex and retaining under flow conditions said form within the reaction microactivity, or b) dissociating, preferably under flow condition, an immobilized form of the complex which has been included in the microfluidic device provided in step (i), at least one reaction variable varies or is uncharacterized for said two or more microchannel structures while the remaining reaction variables are kept essentially constant; (iii) measuring the presentation of the complex in said reaction microactivity in said two or more microchannel structures; and (iv) characterizing said one or more reaction variables based on the values for presentation obtained in step (iii).

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

Nanocomposite inkjet printer with integrated nanocomposite-ink factory

Номер: US20160121601A1
Автор: George Williams
Принадлежит: Vadient Optics LLC

An apparatus for depositing nanocomposite material comprising a nanocomposite-ink factory and inkjet printer. The nanocomposite-ink factory producing nanocomposite-ink and the inkjet printer receiving the nanocomposite-ink. The inkjet printer having a printhead and a positioning mechanism. The printhead having one or more nozzles to dispense nanocomposite-ink droplets.

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07-05-2015 дата публикации

GAS REACTOR DEVICES WITH MICROPLASMA ARRAYS ENCAPSULATED IN DEFECT FREE OXIDE

Номер: US20150125357A1
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A gas reactor device includes a plurality of microcavities or microchannels defined at least partially within a thick metal oxide layer consisting essentially of defect free oxide. Electrodes are arranged with respect to the microcavities or microchannels to stimulate plasma generation therein upon application of suitable voltage. One or more or all of the electrodes are encapsulated within the thick metal oxide layer. A gas inlet is configured to receive feedstock gas into the plurality of microcavities or microchannels. An outlet is configured to outlet reactor product from the plurality of microcavities or microchannels. In an example preferred device, the feedstock gas is air or Oand is converted by the plasma into ozone (O). In another preferred device, the feedstock gas is an unwanted gas to be decomposed into a desired form. Gas reactor devices of the invention can, for example, decompose gases such as CO, CH, or NOR. 1. A gas reactor device , comprising:a plurality of microcavities or microchannels defined at least partially within a thick metal oxide layer consisting essentially of defect free oxide;electrodes arranged with respect to said plurality of microcavities or microchannels to stimulate plasma generation in said plurality of microcavities or microchannels upon application of suitable voltage wherein at least one of said electrodes is encapsulated within said thick metal oxide layer;a gas inlet to receive feedstock gas into said plurality of microcavities or microchannels; andan outlet to outlet reactor product from said plurality of microcavities or microchannels.2. The device of claim 1 , comprising a feed of feedstock gas into said gas inlet.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of microcavities or microchannels comprises a plurality of microchannels.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the feedstock gas comprises air or Oand the reactor product comprises ozone (O).5. The device of claim 4 , comprising a plurality of microcavities ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

A SOL-GEL PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIS OF NANOCRYSTALLINE OXIDES

Номер: US20160122195A1

A Continuous flow synthesis of nanocrystalline metal oxides by rapid sol-gel process is disclosed. The process disclosed uses an impinging microjet micromixer device to obtain the nano crystalline metal oxides. A method of fabricating and assembling the impinging microjet micromixer is also disclosed herewith. 112634576. An impinging jet micromixer comprising inlets for reactant () and () being connected to metallic blocks having microscopic bore () , being connected to support plates () using support tension springs () and screw for adjusting angle of the impinging sections () , wherein mixing zone () is formed by the impinging jets coming out of said bores () wherein the angle between the impinging jets is in the range of 70-120 degrees and the aspect ratio is in the range of 0.6-1.2.2. A sol-gel process for continuous flow synthesis of nanocrystalline metal oxides using the impinging jet micromixer as claimed in claim 1 , comprising the steps of:{'b': 1', '2, 'i. pumping of water and metal alkoxide solution in a solvent continuously through inlets () and () followed by mixing, in a mixing zoneii. synthesizing wet gel samples at flow rates in the range of 10 to 20 ml Jmin for the jet diameter in the range of 100-1000 micron and at angles between jets in the range of 70-140 degree to obtain a gel;iii. ageing the gel as obtained in step (ii), vacuum drying at temperature in the range of 70 to 90° C. for a period in the range of 8 to 12 hours, followed by calcination at a temperature in the range of 350-600° C.; andiv. drying the gel as obtained in step (iii) at a temperature in the range of 80-90° C. to yield nanocrystalline Metal Oxide having BET surface area in the range of 220-520 m2 /g and average crystallite size is in the range of 4.5-6.0 pm.3. The process according to claim 2 , wherein the solvent used is methanol and toluene such that the toluene to methanol volume ratio becomes 1.60 upon the addition of equal amounts of both the reactants.4. The process ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

Methods for alkane dehydrogenation

Номер: US20160122263A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Basic Industries Corp

Disclosed herein are methods for dehydrogenation of alkanes to olefins by co-injecting the alkane feed with hydrogen. The present methods provide the improved feed conversion, desired product selectivity, total olefins in product stream, and lower catalyst deactivation rate.

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF FLUIDIC SPECIES

Номер: US20180117585A1
Принадлежит:

Various aspects of the present invention relate to the control and manipulation of fluidic species, for example, in microfluidic systems. In one aspect, the invention relates to systems and methods for making droplets of fluid surrounded by a liquid, using, for example, electric fields, mechanical alterations, the addition of an intervening fluid, etc. In some cases, the droplets may each have a substantially uniform number of entities therein. For example, 95% or more of the droplets may each contain the same number of entities of a particular species. In another aspect, the invention relates to systems and methods for dividing a fluidic droplet into two droplets, for example, through charge and/or dipole interactions with an electric field. The invention also relates to systems and methods for fusing droplets according to another aspect of the invention, for example, through charge and/or dipole interactions. In some cases, the fusion of the droplets may initiate or determine a reaction. In a related aspect of the invention, systems and methods for allowing fluid mixing within droplets to occur are also provided. In still another aspect, the invention relates to systems and methods for sorting droplets, e.g., by causing droplets to move to certain regions within a fluidic system. Examples include using electrical interactions (e.g., charges, dipoles, etc.) or mechanical systems (e.g., fluid displacement) to sort the droplets. In some cases, the fluidic droplets can be sorted at relatively high rates, e.g., at about 10 droplets per second or more. Another aspect of the invention provides the ability to determine droplets, or a component thereof, for example, using fluorescence and/or other optical techniques (e.g., microscopy), or electric sensing techniques such as dielectric sensing. 1273-. (canceled)274. A method of sorting droplets in a microfluidic system , the method comprising:providing a series of droplets of fluid surrounded by a liquid and flowing in a ...

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07-05-2015 дата публикации

Device useful for hydrogenation reactions (ii)

Номер: US20150126768A1
Автор: Werner Bonrath
Принадлежит: DSM IP ASSETS BV

The present invention relates to a device for treatment of material transported through the device comprising at least one porous element consisting of specific solid metallic structure which allows cross-flow of the material through the porous element and wherein the porous element is coated by a non-acidic metal oxide which is impregnated by palladium (Pd).

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

MICROREACTOR, CHEMICAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND MICROREACTOR MANUFACTURING METHOD

Номер: US20190118156A1
Автор: ASANO Yukako, ODA Masashi
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In mixing of raw materials having different flow rate ratios (volume ratios) (different flow rates), in order to achieve a good mixing effect, the present invention includes: for raw materials having different flow rates, a high-flow-rate side flow path () through which a raw material on a high-flow-rate side flows; a low-flow-rate side flow path () through which a raw material on a low-flow-rate side flows; branch flow paths () which are branched from the high-flow-rate side flow path; and a residence flow path () which is a flow path after the branch flow paths () and the low-flow-rate side flow path () merge. The branch flow path () and the branch flow path () merge in a way of sandwiching the low-flow-rate side flow path (). 1. A microreactor , comprising:a plurality of flow paths for a plurality of raw materials with different flow rates to flow therethrough respectively,wherein the flow paths are branched and merge such that a flow path for a high-flow-rate raw material is branched into a plurality of paths and then merges to a flow path for a low-flow-rate raw material.2. The microreactor according to claim 1 , whereinfor internal volumes of flow paths when each of the raw materials finally merge, an internal volume of the flow path for the high-flow-rate raw material is larger than an internal volume of the flow path for the low-flow-rate raw material.3. The microreactor according to claim 1 , whereinthe high-flow-rate raw material, which is branched into a plurality of parts, merges simultaneously with the low-flow-rate raw material.4. The microreactor according to claim 3 , whereinthe high-flow-rate raw material merges from both sides of the low-flow-rate raw material when the high-flow-rate raw material merges with the low-flow-rate raw material.5. The microreactor according to claim 1 , whereina rear part of a merging point of the flow path for the high-flow-rate raw material and the flow path for the low-flow-rate raw material includes at least one ...

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