Title
The Scalability In The Mechanochemical Syntheses Of Edge Functionalized Graphene Materials And Biomass-Derived Chemicals
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.
Publication Date
12-1-2014
Publication Title
Faraday Discussions
Volume
170
Number of Pages
223-233
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1039/c4fd00007b
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
84912063886 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84912063886
STARS Citation
Blair, Richard G.; Chagoya, Katerina; Biltek, Scott; Jackson, Steven; and Sinclair, Ashlyn, "The Scalability In The Mechanochemical Syntheses Of Edge Functionalized Graphene Materials And Biomass-Derived Chemicals" (2014). Scopus Export 2010-2014. 8329.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2010/8329