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Clip-on adapter for simultaneous inline Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy inside semitransparent plastic pipes.

L Hirschberger¹, K Wieland², M Völkl³

¹Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Water Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, 85748, Garching, Germany.

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A novel clip-on adapter enables inline Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy in microflow reactors. This allows real-time monitoring and control of chemical reactions, enhancing process understanding and optimization.

Keywords:

Flow reactor Fluorescence spectroscopy Inline montoring Process analysis Process analytical technology Raman spectroscopy

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Area of Science:

Analytical Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Spectroscopy

Background:

Continuous microflow reactors offer precise control over chemical processes.
Inline monitoring is crucial for real-time reaction analysis and optimization.
Standard Raman probes require specialized integration for microflow systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and present a versatile clip-on adapter for integrating standard Raman probes into microflow reactor systems.
To enable simultaneous Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy for comprehensive inline chemical analysis.
To demonstrate the adapter's utility in real-time reaction monitoring and control.

Main Methods:

A clip-on adapter was designed to fit standard Raman probes (9.5 mm diameter) onto semitransparent tubes (6.35 mm OD).
The adapter facilitates inline spectroscopic measurements in reflection (Raman) and 90° (fluorescence) modes.
Simultaneous Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy were applied to analyze vegetable oil mixtures and monitor esterification reactions.

Main Results:

The adapter allows flexible positioning on fixed or flexible tubing for adaptable inline measurements.
Demonstrated simultaneous Raman and fluorescence detection for analyzing complex mixtures like vegetable oils.
Investigated the impact of integration time and flow rate on signal intensity for olive oil analysis.
Successfully applied non-contact inline Raman monitoring for acid-catalytic esterification of ethyl acetate.

Conclusions:

The developed clip-on adapter provides a simple and effective solution for inline spectroscopic analysis in microflow reactors.
Simultaneous Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy offer enhanced capabilities for real-time process monitoring and control.
This technology facilitates improved understanding and optimization of chemical reactions in continuous flow systems.