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  • Chemical Engineering
  • Separation Science
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • Countercurrent chromatography (CCC) is a powerful separation technique.
  • pH-zone refining mode in CCC relies on acid-base properties for separation.
  • Accurate modeling is crucial for optimizing CCC processes, especially for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a mathematical model for pH-zone refining countercurrent chromatography (CCC).
  • To investigate the influence of operating conditions on mass transfer and separation efficiency.
  • To predict the separation of catharanthine and vindoline for chemotherapy drug synthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a model incorporating mass transfer resistances and liquid-liquid interface acid-base equilibriums.
  • Utilized chemical tracers (Trypan blue, acetone) to characterize hydrodynamics and mass transfer.
  • Determined model parameters by fitting experimental concentration profiles under varying CCC conditions.

Main Results:

  • Mass transfer was enhanced by increasing flow rate and rotational speed.
  • The model accurately predicted equilibrium and dynamic factors, validating initial hypotheses.
  • Model successfully predicted catharanthine and vindoline separation across a range of operating parameters.

Conclusions:

  • The developed model effectively describes pH-zone refining CCC.
  • Mass transfer and acid-base reactions are key factors governing separation efficiency.
  • The model serves as a valuable tool for optimizing CCC processes in pharmaceutical applications.