High-Throughput Automation in Chemical Process Development

Area of Science:

• Chemical Engineering
• Process Development
• Laboratory Automation

Background:

• High-throughput (HT) techniques leverage laboratory automation for accelerated chemical process development.
• These methods interrogate vast experimental spaces for optimizing chemical engineering unit operations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the evolution of HT technology.
• To provide a comprehensive overview of HT automation in various industries, focusing on chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
• To highlight strategies for integrating HT automation into routine development.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of HT technology evolution.
• Analysis of HT automation applications in chemical and pharmaceutical process development.
• Identification of common integration strategies for routine development.

Main Results:

• HT technologies have significantly accelerated chemical process development.
• HT automation is widely applied across industries for process design and optimization.
• Effective integration strategies maximize the impact of HT automation in academic and industrial settings.

Conclusions:

• HT automation is a key enabler for efficient chemical and pharmaceutical process development.
• Understanding the evolution and application of HT technologies is crucial for maximizing their benefits.
• Strategic implementation of HT automation enhances routine development activities.