The scalability in the mechanochemical syntheses of edge functionalized graphene materials and biomass-derived chemicals

    Authors

    R. G. Blair; K. Chagoya; S. Biltek; S. Jackson; A. Sinclair; A. Taraboletti;D. T. Restrepo

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Faraday Discuss.

    Keywords

    EXFOLIATED GRAPHITE OXIDE; NANOPARTICLES; REDUCTION; Chemistry, Physical

    Abstract

    Mechanochemical approaches to chemical synthesis offer the promise of improved yields, new reaction pathways and greener syntheses. Scaling these syntheses is a crucial step toward realizing a commercially viable process. Although much work has been performed on laboratory-scale investigations little has been done to move these approaches toward industrially relevant scales. Moving reactions from shaker-type mills and planetary-type mills to scalable solutions can present a challenge. We have investigated scalability through discrete element models, thermal monitoring and reactor design. We have found that impact forces and macroscopic mixing are important factors in implementing a truly scalable process. These observations have allowed us to scale reactions from a few grams to several hundred grams and we have successfully implemented scalable solutions for the mechanocatalytic conversion of cellulose to value-added compounds and the synthesis of edge functionalized graphene.

    Journal Title

    Faraday Discussions

    Volume

    170

    Publication Date

    1-1-2014

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    223

    Last Page

    233

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000345208300015

    ISSN

    1359-6640

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