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Mixing Characterization

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This lecture covers experimental methods for mixing characterization in Pl and Green Chemistry. It discusses physical and chemical methods, such as batch and continuous reactor techniques, competitive chemical reactions, and the Villermaux-Dushman reaction. The presentation also delves into the drawbacks of physical methods, the importance of chemical methods in overcoming these limitations, and the calculation of mixing time using competitive reactions. Additionally, it explores the IEM mixing model and the impact of flow regimes, laminar mixing in shear fields, and the role of molecular diffusion in microchannels.

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