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ECS-B Mini Photothermal Solid-Gas Reactor (Max. 300°C, 0.3 MPa), EBMPTSGR

ECS-B Mini Photothermal Solid-Gas Reactor (Max. 300°C, 0.3 MPa), EBMPTSGR

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A Photothermal Solid-Gas Reactor is a specialized system designed to harness light energy to drive chemical reactions between a solid catalyst and gaseous reactants. Unlike traditional thermal reactors that rely on bulk heating (furnaces), photothermal systems use high-intensity light to generate localized "hot spots" on the catalyst surface, often leading to higher reaction rates and unique selectivity.

The architecture of a photothermal reactor must balance light delivery, gas-tightness, and precise thermal sensing. (1) Optical Window: Normally the high-purity fused silica (Quartz) or Sapphire windows are used to allow maximum transmission of UV-Vis-NIR light while maintaining high pressure and temperature seals. (2) Light Sources: Usually high-power Xenon lamps (simulating solar spectrum), tunable LEDs, or lasers. The light is often focused via parabolic reflectors or fiber optics to maximize power density (W/cm2). (3) Reaction Chamber: Typically constructed from 316L stainless steel or specialized alloys. The interior is often polished to reflect stray light back onto the catalyst bed, or "blackened" if the chamber itself needs to contribute to the thermal load. (4) Catalyst Bed: The solid catalyst is often supported on a porous ceramic or metal mesh. In some designs, a "fluidized" bed is used to ensure every catalyst particle is exposed to the light flux.

Part Number
  • EBMPTSGR (EB-MPTSGR)
Key Features for the Photothermal Reactor
  • Reactor Material: SS304L (other materials, such as SS316L, Ti, Hastelloy can be supplied upon request)
  • Reactor Volume Options: 50 mL (standard version). Other customized volumes of 25 mL, 100 mL, and 200 mL can be provided. 
  • Design Temperature: Max. 300 °C, adjustable, 10 programmable segments (±0.5℃)
  • High Pressure: Max. 0.3 MPa
  • Sample Supporting Stage: Quartz, Ф45×T10 mm 
  • Optical Window: JGS1 quartz window with high transparency of >97% 
  • Quick plug connection ports for gas flow (Ф6 mm) and vacuum.
  • Manual sampling at the port around high precision pressure gauge
Applications
  • Solid-Gas Photo- or Thermal Reactions
  • Methane Dry Reforming
  • CO2 Reduction
  • Hydrogenation
  • N2 Fixation
  • VOCs Decomposition

 

References:

G. Chen, L.Z. Wu, and Prof. T. Zhang , et. al. Alumina-Supported CoFe Alloy Catalysts Derived from Layered-Double-Hydroxide Nanosheets for Efficient Photothermal CO2 Hydrogenation to Hydrocarbons. Adv. Mater. 2018, 30, 1704663

Z. Li, L.Z. Wu and T. Zhang, et. al. Co-Based Catalysts Derived from Layered-Double-Hydroxide Nanosheets for the Photothermal Production of Light Olefins. Adv. Mater. 2018, 30, 1800527

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