The Story of “HIGEE”

Abstract A paradigm shift in chemical engineering is hard to come by. Here is a case study of how difficult it is to dethrone its iconic symbol, the distillation column, from dominating the skyline of chemical industries. Presented here are some intriguing aspects of HIGEE, its application and a crystal gazing on its future.

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