CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Synthesis 2021; 53(21): 3963-3976
DOI: 10.1055/a-1541-1761
short review

Evaluating the Green Credentials of Flow Chemistry towards Industrial Applications

a   School of Chemistry, University College Dublin, Science Centre South, Dublin D04 N2E5, Ireland
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Thomas S. Moody
b   Department of Technology, Almac Sciences Ltd., 20 Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon BT63 5QD, UK
c   Arran Chemical Company, Monklands Industrial Estate, Athlone, Co. Roscommon N37 DN24, Ireland
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b   Department of Technology, Almac Sciences Ltd., 20 Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon BT63 5QD, UK
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Scott Wharry
b   Department of Technology, Almac Sciences Ltd., 20 Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon BT63 5QD, UK
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The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from Science Foundation Ireland under the SFI Industry Fellowship programme for the project entitled ‘Development of Continuous Biocatalysed Processes – Continuous Biocatalysed Chemicals (CATCH)’ (19/IFA/7420, to MB).


Abstract

Continuous flow chemistry is becoming an established technology platform that finds frequent application in industrial chemical manufacture with support and endorsements by the FDA for pharmaceuticals. Amongst the various advantages that are commonly cited for flow chemistry over batch processing, sustainability continues to require further advances and joint efforts by chemists and chemical engineers in both academia and industry. This short review highlights developments between 2015 and early 2021 that positively impact on the green credentials associated with flow chemistry, specifically when applied to the preparation of pharmaceuticals. An industrial perspective on current challenges is provided to whet discussion and stimulate further investment towards achieving greener modern synthetic technologies.

1 Introduction

2 Subject Areas and Relevant Case Studies

3 Industrial Outlook on Future Sustainability Driven through Continuous Manufacturing Approaches

4 Conclusions and Outlook



Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 03. Juni 2021

Angenommen nach Revision: 30. Juni 2021

Accepted Manuscript online:
30. Juni 2021

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
16. August 2021

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