In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention is directed to a method that comprises providing a reaction substrate having a plurality of substrate reservoirs adapted to receive a reactant system at least partially embodied in a liquid. A thermal unit maintains the reactant system at a first temperature....http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6770482?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6770482 - Method and apparatus for rapid screening of multiphase reactions