Characterisation-directed kilo catalyst scale-up

Characterisation-directed kilo catalyst scale-up

29 Jul 19

Problem A leading European research institution required manufacturing 10 kg of bespoke catalyst for a pilot test. The catalyst preparation procedure was based on a 10 g laboratory-scale process that required developing a scale-up approach. Is the 10 kilo scale a...
Developing a catalyst for a highly explosive reaction

Developing a catalyst for a highly explosive reaction

04 Oct 18

Problem A customer aimed to develop a novel catalyst for a highly explosive gas-phase reaction to be carried out under extreme pressure (100 bar) and high temperature (80-100 °C) in an aggressive medium while maintaining high activity for months. Is a bespoke reactor...
Process intensification in hydrogenation

Process intensification in hydrogenation

18 Oct 17

Problem Batch reactors are versatile and have decades’ worth of process development, however, they suffer from low-labour efficiency and low space time yields due to discontinuous operation and slow mass transfer rates. Continuous flow operation allows for enhanced...