encapsulated liquid micro-reactors by roger aines, llnl scientist

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LLNL-PRES- 635854 This work was performed under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory under contract DE-AC52-07NA27344. Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC Encapsulated Liquid Micro- Reactors Controlled chemical reactions in difficult environments Roger Aines, Chris Spadaccini, Eric Duoss, and Josh Stolaroff

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April 2013 You will hear about LLNL's micro-reactors for controlling chemical reactions in difficult environments.

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  • 1. Controlled chemical reactionsin difficult environmentsLLNL-PRES- 635854This work was performed under the auspices of theU.S. Department of Energy by Lawrence LivermoreNational Laboratory under contract DE-AC52-07NA27344.Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCRoger Aines, Chris Spadaccini, Eric Duoss, and Josh Stolaroff

2. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 2 3. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 3 4. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 4 5. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 5 6. Additional BenefitsMEA-filled MicrocapsulesIncreased surface areaTolerate high viscosity and precipication Facilitates newchemistries andcatalysts Behaves like a solid Rugged, with liquidsolvent capacity500 m MicrocapsulesLawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 7. Created by microfluidic inkjetCO2 absorbs through wallFully recyclableSurface area formed by capsule,not an expensive packed towerLawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 8. Huge surface area allows friendlier,less aggressive chemicals to be usedLawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 8 9. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 9 10. Hardened by UVLawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 11. Heat, External Signal,Chemical TriggerLawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 11 12. Navy: new rebreathers Gas detectors and getters, withindicators Gas separation and processing New uses for existing liquids, inthe form of solidsLawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-63585412 13. Leah [email protected] Livermore National Laboratory LLNL-PRES-635854 13