Jet loop reactors as a versatile reactor set up - Intensifying catalytic reactions: A review

Abstract To overcome the challenges of the increasing global energy and feedstock prices intensified process equipment is one way to develop new efficient production pathways for the chemical industry. In this article the authors convey a thorough overview about the jet loop reactor technique. Ensuing an introduction the operation principle of the reactor type is elucidated. Information available in the literature regarding dimensioning and the physical description is summarized in the following to give an outline of constructional possibilities. To underline the main advantages of the set up the macro and micro mixing properties are discussed in detail and exemplary data is presented. Applied chemical and biochemical reactions are reviewed, with particular focus on the enhancement of catalytic reactions subdivided in homogenously, heterogeneously and biocatalyzed conversions.