Towards microfluidic reactors for in situ synchrotron infrared studies

Rev Sci Instrum. 2016 Feb;87(2):024101. doi: 10.1063/1.4941825.

Abstract

Anodically bonded etched silicon microfluidic devices that allow infrared spectroscopic measurement of solutions are reported. These extend spatially well-resolved in situ infrared measurement to higher temperatures and pressures than previously reported, making them useful for effectively time-resolved measurement of realistic catalytic processes. A data processing technique necessary for the mitigation of interference fringes caused by multiple reflections of the probe beam is also described.