Title
The scalability in the mechanochemical syntheses of edge functionalized graphene materials and biomass-derived chemicals
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
DOI Link
Language
English
First Page
223
Last Page
233
WOS Identifier
ISSN
1359-6640
Recommended Citation
"The scalability in the mechanochemical syntheses of edge functionalized graphene materials and biomass-derived chemicals" (2014). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 5079.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/5079
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