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Photocatalytic conversion in flow systems offers a sustainable synthesis solution, overcoming scale-up challenges by enhancing light absorption and mass transfer. Future development requires affordable photocatalysts in automated flow systems for efficient, profitable reactions.

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  • Chemical Engineering
  • Photocatalysis

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  • Photocatalytic chemical conversion is promising for sustainable synthesis but faces scale-up difficulties.
  • Photocatalysis in continuous flow systems is a key area of research for improving efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of recent advancements in photocatalytic chemical conversions within continuous flow systems.
  • To analyze challenges and propose future directions for flow photocatalysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of system design strategies for flow photocatalysis.
  • Analysis of reactant circulation and photocatalyst immobilization techniques.
  • Examination of solar-driven photocatalytic flow systems.

Main Results:

  • Continuous flow systems enhance light absorption and mass transfer in photocatalysis.
  • Progress has been made in system design, circulation, and catalyst immobilization for flow applications.
  • Solar-driven systems show potential for sustainable photocatalytic conversions.

Conclusions:

  • Flow photocatalysis presents a viable strategy for overcoming scale-up limitations in sustainable synthesis.
  • Further development necessitates affordable photocatalysts and automated, self-sustained flow systems for industrial application.