Integrated Reactor with Circulating Layer for Solution-Phase Synthesis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solution-phase synthesis experiments face challenges with manual temperature control, inefficient ultraviolet light utilization, and safety risks due to the need for precise low-temperature management in light-mediated reactions, particularly with mercury lamps.
Innovation Solution
An assistant system comprising a novel reactor with a temperature control device and a host computer for programmed temperature management, combined with a high-transmittance quartz plate and a mercury lamp of the CEL-M series for stable illumination, enhances assembly ease and ultraviolet light efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a low-temperature circulation device is added to cool the cold trap, then the temperature control stability is improved, but the device complexity increases and assembly becomes more inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the temperature control function into the reactor body by designing a temperature circulating layer integrated with the reaction inner container. The circulating liquid inlet and outlet are directly built into the reactor structure, eliminating the need for separate cold traps and external circulation devices, thus simplifying the overall system while maintaining temperature control stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The reactor body is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both the reaction vessel and the temperature control container. The temperature circulating layer integrated within the reactor body allows the same structure to perform both chemical reaction containment and thermal management, reducing the number of separate components needed.
2Measurement precision
If the cold trap is cooled additionally, then the temperature control precision is improved, but the ultraviolet light utilization rate decreases and safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the temperature control function directly into the reactor body through the temperature circulating layer, the patent eliminates the separate cold trap component. This merger removes the ultraviolet-blocking barrier that the cold trap represented, allowing direct ultraviolet illumination of the reaction mixture while maintaining precise temperature control through the circulating liquid system.
3Device complexity
If manual temperature control is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the operation efficiency decreases and time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automated temperature control where the temperature control device circulates liquid through the temperature circulating layer based on programmed parameters. The host computer automatically monitors and adjusts the circulation, eliminating the need for manual intervention while maintaining simple device architecture. This self-service approach increases operational efficiency without significantly increasing complexity.
4Speed
If the mercury lamp is switched on without proper cooling, then the operation speed is improved, but safety risks increase due to fire hazard
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated temperature circulating layer is designed to be pre-cooled through the circulation system before the mercury lamp is activated. The host computer controls the sequence of operations, ensuring the temperature control system is ready and the circulating liquid is flowing through the reactor body before ultraviolet illumination begins, thereby preventing fire hazards while maintaining operational efficiency.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system achieves stable temperature control and improved ultraviolet light utilization, reducing safety risks and enabling efficient dual-function chemical and photocatalytic reactions.
Implementation Method 1
the bottle body includes a reaction inner container, a temperature circulating layer and a vacuum layer from inside to outside in sequence
Implementation Method 2
the bottle body includes a reaction inner container, a temperature circulating layer and a vacuum layer from inside to outside in sequence
Implementation Method 3
a mercury lamp of the CEL-M series for stable illumination
Implementation Method 4
combined with a high-transmittance quartz plate and a mercury lamp of the CEL-M series for stable illumination
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AI summary
An assistant system for solution-phase synthesis is disclosed. The assistant system for solution-phase synthesis includes: a reactor (1), a mixing device (2), a temperature control device (3) and a host computer (4). The reactor (1) is arranged on the mixing device (2), the mixing device (2) and the temperature control device (3) are both electrically connected to the host computer (4), so as to implement programmed temperature control over the entire assistant system for solution-phase synthesis. A bottle body (15) of the reactor (1) is arranged to include a reaction inner container (151), a temperature circulating layer (152) and a vacuum layer (153) from inside to outside in sequence.