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Preferential Crystallization (preferential + crystallization)

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Preferential crystallization: Multi-objective optimization framework

AICHE JOURNAL, Issue 2 2009
Shrikant A. Bhat
Abstract A four objective optimization framework for preferential crystallization of D-L threonine solution is presented. The objectives are maximization of average crystal size and productivity, and minimization of batch time and the coefficient of variation at the desired purity while respecting design and operating constraints. The cooling rate, enantiomeric excess of the preferred enantiomer, and the mass of seeds are used as the decision variables. The optimization problem is solved by using adaptation of the nondominated sorting genetic algorithm. The results obtained clearly distinguish different regimes of interest during preferential crystallization. The multi-objective analysis presented in this study is generic and gives a simplified picture in terms of three zones of operations obtained because of relative importance of nucleation and growth. Such analysis is of great importance in providing better insight for design and decision making, and improving the performance of the preferential crystallization that is considered as a promising future alternative to chromatographic separation of enantiomers. © 2009 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2009 [source]

Efficient separation of enantiomers by preferential crystallization in two coupled vessels

AICHE JOURNAL, Issue 3 2009
Martin Peter Elsner
Abstract The focus of this work is to study the enantioseparation of conglomerate forming systems using an innovative configuration for preferential crystallization. Two batch crystallizers are coupled by an exchange of their liquid phases. In each vessel one of the two enantiomers is seeded initially and crystallizes subsequently. Compared with conventional single batch crystallization the exchange of the crystal free liquid phases between two crystallizers leads to an increase of the concentrations of the preferred enantiomers and therefore to an increase of the driving forces for the crystallization. This enhances the productivity of the process compared with the conventional operation. © 2009 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2009 [source]

Preferential crystallization: Multi-objective optimization framework

AICHE JOURNAL, Issue 2 2009
Shrikant A. Bhat
Abstract A four objective optimization framework for preferential crystallization of D-L threonine solution is presented. The objectives are maximization of average crystal size and productivity, and minimization of batch time and the coefficient of variation at the desired purity while respecting design and operating constraints. The cooling rate, enantiomeric excess of the preferred enantiomer, and the mass of seeds are used as the decision variables. The optimization problem is solved by using adaptation of the nondominated sorting genetic algorithm. The results obtained clearly distinguish different regimes of interest during preferential crystallization. The multi-objective analysis presented in this study is generic and gives a simplified picture in terms of three zones of operations obtained because of relative importance of nucleation and growth. Such analysis is of great importance in providing better insight for design and decision making, and improving the performance of the preferential crystallization that is considered as a promising future alternative to chromatographic separation of enantiomers. © 2009 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2009 [source]

Enzyme-assisted physicochemical enantioseparation processes,Part III: Overcoming yield limitations by dynamic kinetic resolution of asparagine via preferential crystallization and enzymatic racemization

BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOENGINEERING, Issue 6 2009
Kerstin Würges
Abstract The application of enantioseparation methods alone can only yield up to 50% of the desired chiral product. Thus enantioseparation becomes more attractive when accompanied by the racemization of the counter-enantiomer. Here we present first results of dynamic kinetic resolution of L -asparagine (L -Asn) via preferential crystallization and enzymatic racemization from a racemic, supersaturated solution on a 20,mL scale. An enzyme lyophilisate (WT amino acid racemase from P. putida KT2440 (E.C. 5.1.1.10), overexpressed in E. coli BL21(DE3)) was used for in situ racemization (enzyme concentrations varying from 0 to 1,mg/mL). When preferential crystallization was applied without any enzyme, a total of 31,mg of L -Asn monohydrate could be crystallized, before crystal formation of d -Asn started. Crystallization experiments accompanied by enzymatic racemization led to a significant increase of crystallized L -Asn (198,mg L -Asn monohydrate; >92%ee) giving the first experimental proof for this new process concept of dynamic kinetic resolution via preferential crystallization and enzymatic racemization. Measurements of the racemase activity before and after the crystallization process showed no significant differences, which would allow for enzyme recovery and recycling. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2009; 104: 1235,1239. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. [source]

Potential of different techniques of preferential crystallization for enantioseparation of racemic compound forming systems

CHIRALITY, Issue 8 2009
Daniel Polenske
Abstract Recently the feasibility of preferential crystallization for enantioseparation of racemic compound forming systems has been demonstrated (Lorenz et al., Application of preferential crystallization to resolve racemic compounds in a hybrid process. Chirality 2006;18:828,840; Polenske et al., Separation of the propranolol hydrochloride enantiomers by preferential crystallization: thermodynamic basis and experimental verification. Cryst Growth Des 2007;7:1628,1634). Here, the development and the potential of an efficient separation process operated via two different techniques of preferential crystallization are studied: (1) seeded isothermal preferential crystallization and (2) auto-seeded polythermal preferential crystallization. Both techniques were investigated in the batch and in the cyclic operation mode. On the example of mandelic acid as a typical racemic compound forming system, it is demonstrated that a cyclic auto-seeded polythermal process is feasible and significantly more efficient than the seeded isothermal one. Chirality, 2009. © 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc. [source]