Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for the preparation, in particular for the purification of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, comprising crystallization of a 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid mono salt and then crystallizing 2,5-furandicarboxylic diacid from this mono salt. Preferably, the method is at least partially carried out in a continuous or semi-continuous manner, preferably at least partially in one or more continuous mixed-suspension mixed product removal (MSMPR) crystallizers in series.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for the preparation, in particular for the purification of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, comprising crystallization of a 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid mono salt and then crystallizing 2,5-furandicarboxylic diacid from this mono salt. Preferably, the method is at least partially carried out in a continuous or semi-continuous manner, preferably at least partially in one or more continuous mixed-suspension mixed product removal (MSMPR) crystallizers in series.

Abstract: The invention is based on the finding that when conducting crystallization of FDCA at high temperatures, the formation of significant amounts of colored byproduct can be reduced or even avoided when the FDCA mixture is kept at temperatures above 100° C. for less than 15 minutes. This is achieved by conducting the crystallization process in a continuous reactor. Accordingly, the method comprises the steps of feeding a mixture comprising undissolved FDCA and a solvent to a reactor; and dissolving FDCA by superheating the mixture in the reactor to a temperature of at least 130° C.; and crystallizing FDCA by cooling the mixture in the reactor, wherein the reactor is a continuous reactor and the residence time in the reactor zone wherein the FDCA mixture has a temperature above 100° C. is less than 15 minutes.

Abstract: The invention is based on the finding that when conducting crystallization of FDCA at high temperatures, the formation of significant amounts of colored byproduct can be reduced or even avoided when the FDCA mixture is kept at temperatures above 100° C. for less than 15 minutes. This is achieved by conducting the crystallization process in a continuous reactor. Accordingly, the method comprises the steps of feeding a mixture comprising undissolved FDCA and a solvent to a reactor; and dissolving FDCA by superheating the mixture in the reactor to a temperature of at least 130° C.; and crystallizing FDCA by cooling the mixture in the reactor, wherein the reactor is a continuous reactor and the residence time in the reactor zone wherein the FDCA mixture has a temperature above 100° C. is less than 15 minutes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recovering an organic compound from a feed stream comprising the steps of —extracting the organic compound into an organic solvent, thereby obtaining a mixture of the solvent and the organic compound; and —simultaneously crystallizing the solvent and the organic compound by cooling the mixture; and —separating the solid organic solvent and solid organic compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recovering an organic compound from a feed stream comprising the steps of—extracting the organic compound into an organic solvent, thereby obtaining a mixture of the solvent and the organic compound; and—simultaneously crystallizing the solvent and the organic compound by cooling the mixture; and - separating the solid organic solvent and solid organic compound.