Heterogeneous Catalytic Hydrogenation Reactions in Continuous-Flow Reactors

• Published in: ChemSusChem Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 300 - 316
• Main Authors: Irfan, Muhammad, Glasnov, Toma N., Kappe, C. Oliver
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim WILEY-VCH Verlag 21.03.2011; WILEY‐VCH Verlag
• Subjects: Catalysis; Clinical Laboratory Techniques; flow chemistry; heterogeneous catalysis; Hydrogen - chemistry; Hydrogenation; microreactors; process intensification

Microreactor technology and continuous flow processing in general are key features in making organic synthesis both more economical and environmentally friendly. Heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation reactions under continuous flow conditions offer significant benefits compared to batch processes wh...