Chemical engineers affirm importance of stirring in processes
Chemical engineers defend the importance of stirring in chemical reactions, arguing that while some small-scale, homogeneous reactions may not require mixing, it remains critical for reproducibility, safety, and scalability in industrial and heterogeneous systems, especially to prevent hazards like hotspots and runaway reactions. The debate was sparked by a study claiming stirring is unnecessary for certain organic reactions, but experts emphasize that mixing is essential in many practical scenarios, particularly at larger scales.