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Optimizing Reactive Distillation for Esterification Using a Rate-Based Model

Quick fact

Reactive distillation can shift the equilibrium-limited conversion of esterification from below 50% to over 95%, all within one column, by continuously removing the product as it forms.

Why this is interesting

Ever wondered how a chemical reaction that barely reaches 50% conversion can be made to produce more than 95% product in a single column? That's the magic of reactive distillation.