Methods for screening catalysts in a parallel fixed-bed reactor

Details Methods for screening catalysts in a parallel fixed-bed reactor Methods for screening catalysts in a parallel fixed-bed reactor

2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Warden, Jill (Department: 1743)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Testing of catalyst

C422S080000, C422S083000, C422S129000, C422S130000, C436S159000, C436S172000, C436S174000, C436S180000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06869799

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for rapid analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of vessels for containing individual library members and a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about equally between each of the vessels. This allows for simultaneous screening of library members by detecting changes in test fluid following contact with individual library members. Fluid flow through each of the vessels is controlled using passive flow restrictors or active flow controllers to ensure that each library member contacts approximately the same amount of test fluid per unit time. The disclosed apparatus is especially useful for screening library members based on their ability to catalyze the conversion of fluid reactants.

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