Microreactor platelets were coated with an alumina catalyst
for
use in methyl chloride synthesis. The coating was extensively characterized
regarding its uniformity, thickness, and stability by using SEM, confocal
microscopy, and EDX. The influence of the platelet pretreatment on
the coating stability was investigated with different stability tests.
A straightforward method to obtain a stable and uniform coating was
developed, and the coated platelets were used for the synthesis of
methyl chloride. The performance of the microreactor was compared
with a tubular fixed bed reactor. The results obtained with both reactors
were comparable, but the microreactor allows a rapid catalytic screening
with a low consumption of chemicals.
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