{"title":"Balancing act: when to flex and when to stay fixed","authors":"Rama El-khawaldeh, Jason E. Hein","doi":"10.1016/j.trechm.2023.10.008","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p>Building automated platforms in chemical processes is a shared goal by many researchers. Herein, we provide essential insights into the decision-making process for choosing automation platforms, highlighting the suitability of fixed automation for standardized tasks and the strategic use of flexible automation in dynamic research settings. By addressing key factors, we aim to assist researchers in making informed decisions tailored to their specific automation needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48544,"journal":{"name":"Trends in Chemistry","volume":"45 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.0000,"publicationDate":"2023-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Trends in Chemistry","FirstCategoryId":"92","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trechm.2023.10.008","RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Building automated platforms in chemical processes is a shared goal by many researchers. Herein, we provide essential insights into the decision-making process for choosing automation platforms, highlighting the suitability of fixed automation for standardized tasks and the strategic use of flexible automation in dynamic research settings. By addressing key factors, we aim to assist researchers in making informed decisions tailored to their specific automation needs.
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Trends in Chemistry serves as a new global platform for discussing significant and transformative concepts across all areas of chemistry. It recognizes that breakthroughs in chemistry hold the key to addressing major global challenges. The journal offers readable, multidisciplinary articles, including reviews, opinions, and short pieces, designed to keep both students and leading scientists updated on pressing issues in the field.
Covering analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and theoretical chemistry, the journal highlights major themes such as biochemistry, catalysis, environmental chemistry, materials, medicine, polymers, and supramolecular chemistry. It also welcomes articles on chemical education, health and safety, policy and public relations, and ethics and law.