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In an effort to utilize microfluidics to enable photochemistry, we have devised a method for fabrication of devices with UV-transmissive glass. The photochemical device is successfully incorporated into a system utilizing high-pressure capillary mercury lamps and cooling system. We have demonstrated the ability to carry out photochemical transformations with substantial rate acceleration. Furthermore, we highlight the ability to carry out analytical-scale reactions on a pulse flow automated system while modulating wavelength and residence time to identify optimal photochemical reaction conditions. The analytical conditions were also successfully converted to continuous-flow preparative scale.
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Pimparkar, K., Yen, B., Goodell, J.R. et al. Development of a Photochemical Microfluidics Platform. J Flow Chem 1, 53–55 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1556/jfchem.2011.00006
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