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

Socpus ID

84912063886 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84912063886

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