Wood-inspired high-efficiency bioreactors with hierarchical porous structures for continuous flow reactions
Yu-Shi Shen, Xing Zhou, Shuai You, Lu-Chan Gong, Jun Wang, Tao Chen, Wei-Guo Zhao, Xiaohui Yao, Dongyang Zhang
Abstract
A porous cellulose bioreactor with directional channels was prepared for flow catalysis. The hierarchical porous structure enhanced the mass transfer and improved the catalytic efficiency.
Topics & Concepts
BioreactorPorosityMass transferCatalysisChemical engineeringCelluloseContinuous flowFlow (mathematics)Porous mediumMaterials scienceChemistryChromatographyBiochemical engineeringOrganic chemistryComposite materialMechanicsEngineeringPhysicsNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques InnovationElectrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics