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Scaling Up Chemical Processes: From Laboratory to Pilot Scale with Rotating Bed Reactors

Scalable solution for chemical processes

Date: December 4, 2024

Time: 14:30 CET 

           7.00 pm IST

           08:30 am EST

During this live session, we will cover:

  • Scale without limits.The possibility of seamless transition from laboratory to pilot scale, processing volumes from 150 mL to 10 L - using Rotating Bed Reactor technology.
  • Special Guest. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Selin Kara sharing her experience of successful scale up.
  • Q&A Session. Open discussion for attendees to ask questions about scaling up with RBR technology, including insights from Prof. Kara's research

Such scalability makes it suitable for diverse industry sizes and needs, from small-scale experiments to full-scale industrial processes.

This webinar is tailored for researchers, industry professionals, and individuals interested in sustainable chemical processes. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and stay at the forefront of advancements in biocatalysis.

We have a limited capacity, so make sure to secure your spot today!

 

Speaker: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Selin Kara

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Selin Kara is a chemist and biotechnologist. She is currently the Head of the Institute of Technical Chemistry at Leibniz University Hannover and Professor of Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing at Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University. She studies biocatalysis and has been recognized for her research in biotransformations.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Selin Kara and her team at Aarhus University have demonstrated the scalability of RBR technology in their groundbreaking research on bio-based styrene alternatives. Their study, "Design of a green chemoenzymatic cascade for scalable synthesis of bio-based styrene alternatives," showcases the following key points:

  • Use of SpinChem RBR S3 reactor for immobilized enzyme reactions
  • Achieved 96% yield with 99% HPLC purity in a one-pot, two-step process
  • Successful scale-up to 1 L, producing 18.3 g of 4-acetoxy-3-methoxystyrene
  • Demonstration of easy enzyme removal and reuse in the decarboxylation process
Selin Kara
Dr. Emil Byström

Speaker: Dr. Emil Byström, CEO SpinChem

Dr. Emil Byström is an expert in reactor technology development, with extensive experience spanning both academic research and industrial applications in biocatalysis. His work at SpinChem has been pivotal in developing and implementing rotating bed reactor technology for various biocatalytic processes. These include catalyzing reactions in the pharmaceutical industry and removing contaminants—such as pesticides or PFAS/PFOS substances—from industrial waste streams. His contributions have significantly enhanced efficiency and sustainability in chemical manufacturing.