Abstract
In order to enhance the efficiency of diphenyldimethoxysilane preparation in microreactors, this study utilized the computational fluid dynamics simulation based on the finite element method to explore the impact of the internal structural parameters of the spiral two-step microreactor (STMR) on the reaction outcomes, with the aim of optimizing its structure for high-performance catalytic reactions. By designing a microreactor based on the Archimedean spiral shape and introducing two ribbed obstacles, the structure was optimized through adjusting the relevant ratios. The effects of different-sized structures and obstacles within the reaction zone and non-reaction zone on the product concentration and reaction results were discussed. The results demonstrate that lower obstacle heights and smaller aspect ratios (P = 2:7, R = 5:6) are beneficial for improving the reaction efficiency and product concentration. This study offers a theoretical foundation for microreactor design and is anticipated to further drive the development of microreactor technology.
Funding source: Shandong Natural Science Foundation
Award Identifier / Grant number: ZR2024ME052
Funding source: Young Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province of China
Award Identifier / Grant number: tsqn202103091
Funding source: Special Supporting Funds for Leading Talents above Provincial Level in Yantai
Award Identifier / Grant number: 220-20230002
Funding source: Ludong University introduced talents and started funding project
Award Identifier / Grant number: LD22065
Funding source: Yantai Science and Technology Innovation Development Plan Key Basic Research Projects
Award Identifier / Grant number: 2023JCYJ048
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Research ethics: Not mentioned. 
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Informed consent: Not mentioned. 
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Author contributions: Not mentioned. 
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: Not mentioned. 
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Conflict of interest: The authors declare no conflicts of interest. 
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Research funding: This work was supported by Young Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province of China (tsqn202103091), Special Supporting Funds for Leading Talents above Provincial Level in Yantai (220–20230002), Ludong University introduced talents and started funding project (LD22065), Yantai Science and Technology Innovation Development Plan Key Basic Research Projects (2023JCYJ048), National Natural Science Foundation of China (52305311), Shandong Natural Science Foundation (ZR2023QE018). 
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Data availability: Not mentioned. 
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