RAFT polymerization in flow - Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche

Università degli Studi di Padova
Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche
Lunedì 16 settembre 2013 alle ore 15
presso l’Aula F del Centro Interchimico
via Marzolo 1
John Tsanaktsidis
CSIRO - Melbourne
Materials Science & Engineering
terrà un seminario dal titolo:
RAFT in flow
Continuous flow processing (CFP) using tubular reactors represents an emergent paradigm shift in chemical processing
that is poised to change the way chemicals and polymers are manufactured. Benefits include more sustainable (green)
manufacturing processes, a shift away from resource dependence and unacceptable waste generation, to cleaner
production and enduring resource use. In this presentation I will outline CSIRO’s capability in CFP and will provide
representative examples in polymer synthesis, including the synthesis of well defined polymers using RAFT
polymerisation technology.
Dr Tsanaktsidis is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO Materials Science & Engineering (CMSE) with over
20 years of experience in developing and delivering scientific outcomes, with demonstrated achievements in scientific
research and management, technology commercialisation, and business leadership. He is a synthetic organic chemist
with broad interests, as reflected by his involvement in the application of continuous flow processing methods to
chemical synthesis and its application to process development for industrial applications, the application of RAFT
polymerisation technology to drug delivery and bioactive molecule discovery, and the conversion of renewable biomass
feedstocks into fine chemicals and fuels. Dr Tsanaktsidis led the establishment of The Flow Chemistry Laboratory in
CMSE. This laboratory embodies a world-class capability in continuous flow processing, and represents a significant
capital investment by CSIRO. This laboratory is both unique in Australia and world competitive, and complements
CMSE’s demonstrated strengths in batch mode chemical synthesis at both the laboratory and pilot scales.
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Il Direttore del Dipartimento
Prof. Paolo Scrimin