Chemical Process Sharing Platform for Efficient Route Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current chemistry databases lack verification and assessment of information, leading to inefficient chemical process execution and resource wastage, as researchers struggle to communicate effectively and optimize synthetic routes due to the absence of an integrated platform for sharing and evaluating chemical processes and information.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus and method incorporating an execution module, knowledge base module, control module, and query and trade analysis module to assess and optimize chemical processes, prioritize efficient processes, and facilitate electronic transactions for improved chemical process efficiency and information sharing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If researchers manually screen and analyze chemistry information from existing databases, then they can obtain synthetic route information, but the process is time-consuming and resource-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechemistry information accessibilityVSAvoidroute optimization time
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automated self-service by having the chemical apparatus autonomously execute synthetic routes, screen chemistry information, and assess results without continuous researcher intervention. The apparatus independently queries databases, performs reactions, analyzes outcomes, and updates the knowledge base, transforming manual research into automated self-conducting experiments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual process of screening and analyzing chemistry information with an automated electronic system. The chemical apparatus uses computer-controlled databases, automated data processing, and electronic communication to substitute the manual mechanical actions of researchers in information retrieval and analysis

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If researchers execute synthetic routes based on literature and patent information, then they can synthesize target compounds, but unexpected chemical problems arise and communication with information providers is difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesynthesis execution efficiencyVSAvoidsynthetic route reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements continuous feedback loops where the chemical apparatus executes synthetic routes, automatically analyzes the results, compares outcomes with expected results from databases, and communicates discrepancies to information providers. This feedback mechanism enables real-time verification and correction, improving both reliability and efficiency of synthetic route execution

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary automated system that mediates between researchers and information providers. The chemical apparatus acts as an intermediary by automatically querying databases, executing routes, and facilitating communication between parties, eliminating the need for direct difficult communication while ensuring reliable information exchange

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of information

If existing chemistry databases provide synthetic route information, then researchers can access literature and patent data, but the information lacks verification and assessment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechemistry information completenessVSAvoidinformation verification accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary verification and assessment actions before synthetic routes are fully executed. The chemical apparatus pre-screens chemistry information from databases, assesses potential route reliability, and validates information accuracy before committing to full-scale synthesis, preventing waste of resources on unverified routes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The chemical apparatus autonomously performs verification and assessment of chemistry information without external intervention. It independently queries multiple databases, cross-validates information, assesses route reliability, and updates the knowledge base with verified data, enabling self-service information validation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Ease of operation

If manual screening and determination of suppliers and synthetic routes is performed, then feasibility analysis can be conducted, but resource wastage occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveroute determination feasibilityVSAvoidR&D resource efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual screening and determination processes with automated electronic systems. The chemical apparatus uses computer-controlled databases and automated algorithms to screen suppliers, assess route feasibility, and determine optimal synthetic paths, substituting manual mechanical operations with efficient electronic processing that reduces energy consumption and resource wastage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS10714211B2Apparatus and method for improving chemical process efficiency and promoting sharing of chemistry information
Publication Date: 2020.07.14 CHANGZHOU SANTAI TECH
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AI summary

Apparatus and method for improving chemical process efficiency and promoting sharing of chemistry information for guiding and encouraging scientific researchers and institutions to develop and share more efficient chemical processes. Technical solution comprises: by means of execution and assessment analysis of relevant chemical processes of target compound or target compound system and provision of application program and website having social and electronic transaction functions installed on mobile device for scientific researchers on basis of Internet technology, sharing, transaction and assessment of relevant chemical processes of and chemistry information about compound can be disclosed are implemented, and users are guided and encouraged to share chemistry information and experience via electronic transaction system, developing more efficient chemical processes, reducing resource waste, promoting research and development efficiency, improving research and development efficiency of unknown innovative chemical processes and compounds.