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Catalyst development involves several experimental stages, each designed to answer a different research question.
Early experiments may compare many candidate formulations to identify promising materials. Later studies may focus on a smaller number of candidates to understand their reaction behavior, operating limitations, stability, and suitability for further process development.
Catalyst screening is a critical stage in developing new catalytic materials. Before researchers invest in detailed kinetic studies, long-term stability experiments, or process development, they need to identify which catalyst candidates demonstrate promising performance under relevant reaction conditions.
Reliable catalyst testing depends on more than reactor design. Researchers must also maintain consistent operating conditions, document experimental changes, and distinguish genuine catalyst behavior from variations introduced by the test system.
Methanol-to-olefins (MTO) catalyst evaluation studies how catalysts convert methanol into light olefins and related products. Select a reactor configuration based on catalyst properties, feed preparation, fluidization requirements, operating conditions, and the product measurements the study needs.
CO₂ hydrogenation catalyst studies measure how carbon dioxide and hydrogen react under controlled conditions. The test plan connects the research question to reactor configuration, feed control, catalyst handling, sampling, and product analysis; confirm system-specific requirements with AMI.
AMI provides configurable lab-scale reactor systems for fixed-bed catalytic research, from integrated benchtop µBenchCAT platforms to larger or more specialized BenchCAT configurations.
Understand reactor design equations for batch, CSTR, and plug flow reactors. A practical guide for catalytic scientists using AMI lab reactor instruments.
Learn how temperature swing adsorption (TSA) removes moisture from natural gas, shale gas, and compressed air. Explore AMI instruments for TSA adsorbent research.
