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Microreactor-Based Flow Polymerizations

Microreactor-Based Flow Polymerizations

Zhu, Ning
Hu, Xin

Hardcover

Technology & Engineering

PREORDER - Expected ship date February 2, 2027

ISBN10: 3527355049
ISBN13: 9783527355044
Publisher: Wiley-Vch
Published: Feb 2 2027
Pages: 528
Language: English

Flow polymerization mechanisms, microreactor fundamentals, and industrial scale-up strategies

Continuous flow polymerization offers improved efficiency, reproducibility, and enhanced safety for exothermic reactions involving toxic components, high pressures, and high temperatures. Microreactor-based Flow Polymerizations provides systematic coverage of microreactor fundamentals and polymerization mechanisms conducted in continuous flow. Edited by Ning Zhu and Xin Hu, researchers with over 160 combined scientific publications in polymer science and flow chemistry, this reference spans from foundational concepts to practical scale-up.

The book addresses flow ionic polymerizations, flow radical polymerizations, flow ring-opening and ring-opening metathesis polymerizations, flow polymerization-polymerizations and post modifications, and flow polymerization scale-up. Coverage extends across anionic, cationic, radical, and ring-opening mechanisms applied to diverse monomers. Each topic integrates advances, opportunities, and challenges facing researchers and industrial practitioners working with continuous flow synthesis methods.

Readers will also find:

  • Detailed treatment of microreactor design fundamentals and the distinct advantages of conducting polymerizations in continuous flow systems
  • Coverage of flow ionic, radical, and ring-opening metathesis polymerization mechanisms with application to diverse monomer systems
  • Practical scale-up information for translating laboratory flow polymerization processes into industrial manufacturing operations
  • Discussion of post-modification strategies integrated with flow polymerization processes for tailored polymer architectures
  • Analysis of current advances, opportunities, and technical challenges shaping the future of flow synthesis technology

Designed for polymer chemists, organic chemists, materials scientists, and chemical engineers, this reference connects academic research with industrial practice. Professionals at chemical manufacturers and polymer-related companies will find actionable guidance on implementing and scaling microreactor-based flow polymerization processes for well-defined polymer synthesis.

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