Method for Carrying Out a Chemical Synthesis

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This invention discloses a novel method for chemical synthesis that utilizes two carrier phases which are only partially soluble in each other, along with a catalyst that is dispersed within one of these phases. The process involves mixing the two phases in a reactor, adding the reactants, effecting chemical synthesis primarily at the surface of the catalyst, and then separating the two phases. By allowing the products of the reaction to transfer preferentially into the second phase, the method enables a higher conversion of reactants than typical equilibrium-limited reactions. This design eliminates the need for large-scale recirculation typically required in chemical reactors and can be adapted for both gas-liquid and liquid-liquid systems.

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• Production of methanol from hydrogen and carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, as an example of equilibrium-limited reactions.
• Synthesis of ammonia from hydrogen and nitrogen.
• Chemical processes in fine chemicals or pharmaceuticals where a higher conversion rate is desirable without recirculation loops.
• Continuous flow reactors for industrial production of various chemicals where phase separation simplifies product extraction.
• Catalytic processes involving two immiscible liquids or a gas and a liquid phase.

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• Enables higher conversion rates for reactions limited by chemical equilibrium.
• Reduces or eliminates the need for recirculation of reactants, lowering operational complexity and costs.
• Minimizes buildup of inert or unwanted gases in the system, improving reaction efficiency.
• Allows for continuous processing and easy phase separation, making product recovery more straightforward.
• The system can be adapted to use readily available polar and non-polar carrier liquids and a wide range of catalysts.

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The invention relates to a method for carrying out a chemical synthesis using two carrier phases, which are soluble in one another only to some extent, and a catalyst, which is dispersed in one of the carrier phases, comprising the following steps: mixing the carrier phases in a reactor, introducing at least one synthesis reactant into the reactor, and separating the two carrier phases.