Abstract: A process for continuous preparation of halogenated alkoxyethane of general formula XCIHC—CF2OR, where X is —Cl or —F and OR is C1-4 alkoxy, the process comprising a step of introducing in a plate reactor reaction components comprising (i) a compound of general formula XCIHC—CYF2, where each of X and Y is independently —Cl or —F, (ii) a base, and (iii) a C1-4 alkanol, wherein (a) the plate reactor comprises a fluidic module defining one or more fluidic path(s) through which the reaction components flow as a reaction mixture, and (b) the halogenated alkoxyethane is formed at least upon the reaction components mixing, with the so formed halogenated alkoxyethane flowing out of the plate reactor in a reactor effluent, and (c) the base is one that forms a salt soluble in the alkanol during formation of the halogenated alkoxyethane.

Abstract: A process for continuous preparation of halogenated alkoxyethane of general formula XClHC—CF2OR, where X is —Cl or —F and OR is C1-4 alkoxy, the process comprising a step of introducing in a plate reactor reaction components comprising (i) a compound of general formula XClC?CF2, (ii) a base, and (iii) a C1-4 alkanol, wherein a) the plate reactor comprises a fluidic module defining one or more fluidic path(s) through which the reaction components flow as a reaction mixture, and b) the halogenated alkoxyethane is formed at least upon the reaction components mixing, with the so formed halogenated alkoxyethane flowing out of the plate reactor in a reactor effluent.

Abstract: A process for purifying halogenated alkoxyethane of general formula XClHC—CF2OR, where X is —Cl or —F and OR is C1-4 alkoxy, from a reaction mixture derived from a batch synthetic procedure for producing the halogenated alkoxyethane, the process comprising the steps of: (a) adding one of an amine and an acid to the reaction mixture, (b) adding a polar liquid to the mixture obtained in step a) to induce phase separation and formation of a polar phase and a separate organic phase, the organic phase containing the halogenated alkoxyethane, and (c) adding the other of the amine and the acid not used step (a) to the organic phase obtained in step (b) to thereby purify the halogenated alkoxyethane.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers, for example polyaniline. The continuous flow process can provide a controlled synthesis of a conducting polymer from an emulsion comprising a polymerizable organic monomer and a free radical initiator in flow within a temperature controlled continuous flow reactor comprising at least one mixing element. The present disclosure also relates to the conducting polymers prepared by the continuous flow process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers, for example polyaniline. The continuous flow process can provide a controlled synthesis of a conducting polymer from an emulsion comprising a polymerizable organic monomer and a free radical initiator in flow within a temperature controlled continuous flow reactor comprising at least one mixing element. The present disclosure also relates to the conducting polymers prepared by the continuous flow process.

Abstract: A process for continuous preparation of halogenated alkoxyethane of general formula XClHC—CF2OR, where X is —Cl or —F and OR is C1-4 alkoxy, the process comprising a step of introducing in a flow reactor reaction components comprising (i) a compound of general formula XClC?CF2, (ii) abase, and (iii) a C1-4 alkanol, wherein a) the flow reactor comprises one or more tubular flow line(s) having an internal cross-sectional area of less than 115 mm2 through which the reaction components flow as a reaction mixture, and b) the halogenated alkoxyethane is formed at least upon the reaction components mixing, with the so formed halogenated alkoxyethane flowing out of the flow reactor in a reactor effluent.

Abstract: A process for continuous preparation of halogenated alkoxyethane of general formula XClHC—CF2OR, where X is —Cl or -f and OR is C1-4 alkoxy, the process comprising a step of introducing in a flow reactor reaction components comprising (i) a compound of general formula XClHC—CYF2, where each of X and Y is independently —Cl or —F, (ii) a base, and (iii) a C1-4 alkanol, wherein a) the flow reactor comprises one or more tubular flow line(s) through which the reaction components flow as a reaction mixture, c) the halogenated alkoxyethane is formed at least upon the reaction components mixing, with the so formed halogenated alkoxyethane flowing out of the flow reactor in a reactor effluent, and b) the base is one that forms a salt soluble in the alkanol during formation of the halogenated alkoxyethane.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to catalytic static mixers comprising catalytic material. The static mixers can be configured for use with continuous flow chemical reactors, for example tubular continuous flow chemical reactors for heterogeneous catalysis reactions. This disclosure also relates to processes for preparing static mixers. This disclosure also relates to continuous flow chemical reactors comprising the static mixers, systems comprising the continuous flow chemical reactors, processes for synthesising products using the continuous flow reactors, and methods for screening catalytic materials using the static mixers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to catalytic static mixers comprising catalytic material. The static mixers can be configured for use with continuous flow chemical reactors, for example tubular continuous flow chemical reactors for heterogeneous catalysis reactions. This disclosure also relates to processes for preparing static mixers. This disclosure also relates to continuous flow chemical reactors comprising the static mixers, systems comprising the continuous flow chemical reactors, processes for synthesising products using the continuous flow reactors, and methods for screening catalytic materials using the static mixers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to graphitic materials and to methods for preparing graphitic materials including processes for preparing graphitic materials comprising a predetermined heteroatom content by heating a conducting polymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers, for example polyaniline. The continuous flow process can provide a controlled synthesis of a conducting polymer from an emulsion comprising a polymerizable organic monomer and a free radical initiator in flow within a temperature controlled continuous flow reactor comprising at least one mixing element. The present disclosure also relates to the conducting polymers prepared by the continuous flow process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrochemical flow reactor, such as a continuous flow electrochemical tubular reactor. This disclosure also relates to processes, systems, and methods comprising an electrochemical flow reactor. An electrochemical flow cell can comprise a reaction chamber, a first static mixer electrode, a second counter electrode, and a separator disposed between the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers, for example polyaniline. The continuous flow process can provide a controlled synthesis of a conducting polymer from an emulsion comprising a polymerizable organic monomer and a free radical initiator in flow within a temperature controlled continuous flow reactor comprising at least one mixing element. The present disclosure also relates to the conducting polymers prepared by the continuous flow process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to catalytic static mixers comprising catalytic material. The static mixers can be configured for use with continuous flow chemical reactors, for example tubular continuous flow chemical reactors for heterogeneous catalysis reactions. This disclosure also relates to processes for preparing static mixers. This disclosure also relates to continuous flow chemical reactors comprising the static mixers, systems comprising the continuous flow chemical reactors, processes for synthesising products using the continuous flow reactors, and methods for screening catalytic materials using the static mixers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a RAFT agent formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides A RAFT agent of formula (I) where Ra is selected from Cl Br, I, F, CF3, CN, C02R, CONR2, OMe, N02; R is selected from H, optionally substituted alkyl and optionally substituted aryl; and Rb is selected from:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a RAFT agent of formula (I) where R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from H and optionally substituted alkyl.