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Olivier Naef¹, Mathieu Roch, Thierry Chappuis

¹Ecole d'ingénieurs et d'architectes de Fribourg, Boulevard de Pérolles 80, CP 32, CH-1705 Fribourg. olivier.naef@hefr.ch

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This study optimized an esterification reaction using a microreactor and online infrared spectroscopy. Despite formic acid decomposition catalyzed by the reactor material, the system achieved successful optimization.

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Area of Science:

Chemical Engineering
Analytical Chemistry
Process Chemistry

Background:

Microreactors offer advantages for chemical synthesis and process optimization.
Online analytical techniques are crucial for real-time monitoring and control of reactions.
Esterification reactions are fundamental in organic synthesis and industrial applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the use of a microreactor coupled with infrared spectroscopy for online reaction screening.
To optimize an esterification reaction in continuous flow using this setup.
To evaluate the performance and limitations of the system, particularly concerning reactor material interactions.

Main Methods:

Utilized a microreactor system for continuous flow chemical synthesis.
Integrated online infrared (IR) spectroscopy for real-time reaction monitoring.
Screened and optimized an esterification reaction under various conditions.
Investigated the influence of the stainless-steel 316Ti microreactor material on reaction pathways.

Main Results:

Successfully optimized an esterification reaction in continuous mode using the microreactor setup.
Observed catalytic decomposition of formic acid due to the stainless-steel 316Ti material.
Demonstrated that optimization is achievable despite the occurrence of side reactions.
Validated the utility of online IR spectroscopy for monitoring complex reaction mixtures.

Conclusions:

Microreactor technology combined with online IR spectroscopy is a viable tool for reaction screening and optimization.
The choice of microreactor material is critical and can influence reaction outcomes, even leading to unexpected catalysis.
Despite material-induced decomposition, effective process optimization can still be achieved by understanding and managing the reaction system.