Optimizing Chemical Processes: A Comprehensive Guide

By Wenyi Zhao, a renowned author in the field of process chemistry, this fully updated second edition reflects the significant changes in process chemistry since the first edition. It includes more common process issues such as safety, cost, robustness, and environmental impact. The book highlights notable progress in areas like process safety, stereochemistry, new reagents, and reagent surrogates.

Why Process R&D Matters

Forty years ago, there were few process research and development activities in the pharmaceutical industry, partly due to the simplicity of drug molecules. However, with the increasing structural complexity, especially the introduction of chiral centers into drug molecules and stricter regulations, process R&D has become one of the critical departments for pharmaceutical companies.

A Unique Strategy for Efficient Process Development

This unique volume, now in its second edition, is designed to provide readers with an unprecedented strategy and approach that will help chemists and graduate students develop chemical processes in an efficient manner. It promotes an industrial mindset concerning safety and commercial viability when developing methods. The author discusses development strategies with case studies and experimental procedures.

Focus on Mechanism-Guided Process Development

The book focuses on mechanism-guided process development, which provides readers with practical strategies and approaches. It addresses more common process issues such as safety, cost, robustness, and environmental impact, making it an essential read for scientists, researchers, and students in materials science and polymer chemistry.

A New Direction for Advanced Energy Applications

This book provides a new direction for scientists, researchers, and students in materials science and polymer chemistry who seek to better understand the chemistry behind conducting polymers and improve their performance for use in advanced energy applications. With its comprehensive approach and updated information, it is a valuable resource for anyone involved in process chemistry.