Bi-continuous jammed emulsion (bijel) membrane reactors, integrating simultaneous reaction and separation, offer a promising avenue for enhancing membrane reactor processes. In this study, we present a comprehensive macroscopic-scale physicochemical model for tubular bijel membrane reactors and a numerical solution strategy for solving the governing partial differential equations. The model captures the co-continuous network of two immiscible phases stabilized by nanoparticles at the liquid–liquid interface. We present the derivation of model equations and an efficient numerical solution strategy. The model is validated with experimental results from a conventional enzymatic biphasic membrane reactor for oleuropein hydrolysis, already reported in the literature. Simulation results indicate accurate prediction of reactor behavior, highlighting the potential superiority of bijel membrane reactors over current technologies. This research contributes a valuable tool for scale-up, design, and optimization of bijel membrane reactors, filling a critical gap in this emerging field.

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用于增强双相酶反应的双连续堵塞乳液膜反应器的建模和模拟


双连续堵塞乳液 (bijel) 膜反应器集成了同步反应和分离，为增强膜反应器工艺提供了一条有前途的途径。在这项研究中，我们提出了管式 Bijel 膜反应器的综合宏观物理化学模型以及用于求解控制偏微分方程的数值求解策略。该模型捕获了由液-液界面处的纳米颗粒稳定的两个不混溶相的共连续网络。我们提出了模型方程的推导和有效的数值求解策略。该模型通过文献中已报道的用于橄榄苦苷水解的传统酶双相膜反应器的实验结果进行了验证。模拟结果表明对反应器行为的准确预测，凸显了 Bijel 膜反应器相对于现有技术的潜在优势。这项研究为 Bijel 膜反应器的放大、设计和优化提供了宝贵的工具，填补了这一新兴领域的关键空白。