Dr. Dominik Lungerich - Navigating through the Jungle of Ball Milling Parameters

Recent advancements in mechanochemistry are revolutionizing synthesis as a greener and more efficient alternative to solution-based methods, and in addition, enabling reaction pathways that are otherwise inaccessible through classical methods. As a result, its potential has captured the attention of both academia and industry. However, for researchers coming from a classical solution-based chemistry background, adopting mechanochemistry remains challenging: the kinetics of solution-based chemistry do not fully translate, and the role of its many parameters—especially those tied to milling equipment—remains only partially understood. This talk will serve as a beginner’s guide to the wide variety of parameters that require attention and introduce tools, such as kinematic models, to improve the reproducibility and predictability of mechanochemistry.