Microfluidic technology has been successfully applied to determine the reaction kinetics relying on its great characteristics including narrow residence time distribution

fast mixing

high mass and heat transfer rates and very low consumption of materials. In this review

the recent progresses about the reaction kinetics measured in microreactors are comprehensively organized

and the kinetic modeling thoughts

determination methods and essential kinetic regularities contained in these studies are summarized according to the reaction types involving nitration

oxidation

hydrogenation

photochemical reaction

polymerization and other reactions. Besides

the significant advances in the innovation of microplatform are also covered. The novel reactor configuration methods were established mainly to achieve rapid and efficient data collection and analysis. Finally

the advantages of microfluidic technology for the kinetic measurement are summarized

and a perspective for the future development is provided.