At ZP, we are deeply interested in the application of sensor technologies in chemical processes. Real-time or near-time monitoring of processes holds immense potential as it offers several advantages:
- Yield Enhancement: Monitoring and subsequently controlling a process in real time can significantly impact the yield of the desired product.
- Reproducibility Improvement: The ability to monitor a chemical process enables precise control, leading to enhanced reproducibility of the process.
- Purity Enhancement: Monitoring and controlling a process in real time can result in higher purity levels of the materials produced.
These advantages are particularly crucial when dealing with manual processes, where the presence of human intervention, like chemists or chemical engineers, can introduce variability into reaction outcomes such as yield, reproducibility, and purity.
THE CHALLENGE – SYNTHESIS OF PRUSSIAN BLUE AND PRUSSIAN WHITE
The concept of Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) has been evolving over the past two decades. This approach suggests that chemical processes can be better regulated through timely measurements taken during the course of the process. However, much of the focus thus far has been on organic synthesis, particularly concerning molecules of interest within the pharmaceutical industry. While techniques like Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) are commonly employed in such applications, the synthesis of organometallic redox molecules like Prussian Blue and Prussian White poses challenges that aren’t easily addressed by conventional PAT techniques.
ZP’s INNOVATIVE SOLUTION
ZP stands as a dedicated developer and commercializer of electrochemical sensors and assays. Our expertise lies in monitoring chemical reactions and processes where the initial components and resulting products exhibit electrochemical activity. This aligns seamlessly with ZP’s technological portfolio, particularly our SenseItAll platform. This platform represents a fusion of sensor-to-cloud technologies, offering the ability to capture measurements in close proximity to or within the process itself. The obtained results are promptly relayed to smart devices and seamlessly transmitted to the cloud for further analysis and storage.
