Fouling in continuous reactors presents a significant challenge in the process intensification of specialty polymers. While in continuous stirred tank reactors (CSTRs) fouling is minimal, tubular reactors experience severe fouling, sometimes leading to complete blockage. Therefore, it is crucial to understand process and design conditions contributing to deposit formation. In this work, the impact of geometry, mixing elements, novel coatings, and ultrasonic waves are tested on tubular reactors for the polymerization of polyvinylpyrrolidone.
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