Shining a Light on Photochemistry in Flow

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Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology, APIs, Excipients, and Manufacturing, October 2021,
Pages: 50–57

The ever-increasing interest in photochemistry has inspired the development of innovative, modular flow photochemistry reactors.

Advancements in technology combined with the rediscovery of new ‘reagentless’ activation methods—such as using light in photochemistry and electrons in electrochemistry—have changed the way researchers devise synthesis routes toward novel molecules and set up their experiments. Photochemistry has gained much recognition over the past 20 years, and this growing trend has led to the development of innovative, modular flow photochemistry systems that allow users to efficiently switch between chemistries.

Read this article in Pharmaceutical Technology’s October 2021 APIs, Excipients, and Manufacturing eBook.

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About the author

Andrew Mansfield is flow chemistry leader at Syrris.

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Pharmaceutical Technology
eBook: APIs, Excipients, and Manufacturing, October 2021
October 2021
Pages: 50–57

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When referring to this article, please cite it as A. Mansfield, “Shining a Light on Photochemistry in Flow,” Pharmaceutical Technology APIs, Excipients, and Manufacturing eBook (October 2021).