Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2024
Abstract
A plug flow reactor was constructed to scale the synthesis of metastable, phthalaldehyde-based polymers to achieve production rates of 1–2 kg per day. The flow-induced mixing and in-line polymerization quench and precipitation sequences resulted in improved polymer purity and long-term stability compared to the same materials made from a conventional batch process. Cryogenic rheology was used to probe the complex fluid dynamics encountered during the polymerization of PPA homopolymers. It is envisioned that this continuous flow manufacturing approach could be extended to other low ceiling temperature or aldehyde monomer systems to help implement and support a plastic circular economy. Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.)
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
MRS Communications
First Page
970
Last Page
975
Recommended Citation
Schwartz, J., Kohl, P., & Engler, A. (2024). Scaling the polymerization of polyaldehydes through continuous flow synthesis. MRS Communications, 14 (5), 970-975. https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00608-6