In the last two decades, The Dow Chemical Company has explored the use of high throughput screening techniques for the identification of new catalyst systems within Core R&D.  These efforts have involved the purchase of commercially available high throughput screening tools including reactor systems, synthesis tools and characterization tools.  In addition, design and construction of custom built tools have been developed and integrated within Dow's catalysis research laboratories.  This presentation will highlight the chemical technologist's role in high throughput research (HTR) at Dow, including strengths of key high throughput tools utilized within our catalysis laboratories as well as their limitations.  This journey has taught me that whatever your prior research experience has been, with a desire to learn and dedication you can open the door to new career opportunities and accomplishments.

High throughput capability development in catalysis: A chemical technologist's journey

245th National Meeting (2013)

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