What Are The Common Application Fields Of Glass Reactors?

2019-10-29 11:18:48
What Are The Common Application Fields Of Glass Reactors?
Glass reactors are a kind of experimental equipment widely used in chemistry, biology and materials science. They have the advantages of high transparency and easy cleaning, so they are widely used in many fields. This article will introduce the application fields of glass reactors and their important role in related fields.

1. Chemical field

Glass reactors are widely used in various chemical synthesis reactions, crystallization processes and separation and purification in the field of chemistry. For example, they can be used to prepare various organic compounds, inorganic salts or drug raw materials, and the reaction conditions can be adjusted by controlling parameters such as reaction temperature and pressure, so as to accurately control and optimize the reaction. At the same time, due to the high transparency of glass reactors, the reaction process can be observed intuitively, so as to better understand the reaction mechanism and properties.

2. Biological science field

In the field of biological sciences, glass reactors are mainly used for cell culture, fermentation and the preparation and purification of biological macromolecules such as proteins. For example, in the field of cell culture, glass reactors can be used to construct bioreactors to achieve large-scale culture and production of cells. In terms of protein preparation, glass reactors are also widely used in protein expression, purification and crystallization processes.

3. Materials Science

The application of glass reactors in materials science and engineering is mainly concentrated in the synthesis, modification and functionalization of materials. For example, in the development of new optoelectronic materials, glass reactors can be used for the synthesis and characterization of materials by chemical vapor deposition, solvothermal method, hydrothermal method and other methods. At the same time, glass reactors are also one of the indispensable equipment in the synthesis and preparation of nanomaterials.

4. Pharmaceutical Chemistry

In the field of pharmaceutical chemistry, glass reactors are mainly used in the synthesis, purification and separation of drugs. By controlling the reaction conditions, the control and optimization of the drug synthesis process can be achieved. At the same time, due to the good uniformity of temperature and pressure in the reactor, the selectivity and yield of the drug reaction are higher, thereby improving the quality and effect of the drug.

5. Food, cosmetics and other fields

In the fields of food, cosmetics and other fields, glass reactors are also widely used in the research and development and production of new products. For example, in the food industry, it can be used in the preparation of foods such as chocolate and dairy products; in the cosmetics industry, glass reactors can be used to prepare and improve various cosmetic raw materials.

In summary, glass reactor is an important experimental equipment widely used in chemistry, biology, material science and other fields. It has many advantages, such as easy cleaning, etc.