Microreactors: Mass Transfer and Mixing Phenomena

This lecture explores the principles of mass transfer and mixing phenomena in microreactors, focusing on segmented flow, gas-liquid and liquid-liquid mass transfer, and active micromixers. It discusses the impact of capillary number on film thickness, gas-liquid mass transfer in microchannels, and the model for mass transfer in slug flow. The lecture also covers chaotic advection in winding microfluidic channels, power input requirements, and industrial systems. Additionally, it delves into pressure-induced disturbances, electrokinetic instability, and scale-up strategies for microreactors.