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Accelerated Chemical Reactions and Organic Synthesis

Summary

When confronted with this problem, researchers at Purdue University developed a novel approach to reaction acceleration using the Leidenfrost effect. The Leidenfrost effect is a physical phenomenon that occurs when a liquid is brought in close contact with a substance with a temperature that is significantly higher than the liquid's boiling point. This causes an insulating layer of vapor to form, which causes the liquid to levitate and prevents it from rapidly evaporating. This effect, also known as film boiling, accelerates reactions because of interfacial interactions between the heated surface and the reactants. It has the potential to accelerate various organic reactions by a factor of up to 50.

Technology Benefits

Can be used in small scale testing Easily scaled up Optimizes acceleration Droplets are neutral vs. charged Leidenfrost droplets are larger than electrosprayed particles

Technology Application

Reaction engineering Chemistry Organic reactions

Detailed Technology Description

R. Graham CooksPurdue ChemistryAston Labs

Countries

United States

Application No.

None

Country/Region

USA

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