Developing Viable Continuous-flow Processes

Quantitative Aiiowance for the Effects of Changes in the Properties of the Continuous Phase 

As more complex copolymers are developed, the range of monomer properties in any one recipe will widen. The chances of all monomers being insoluble in the continuous phase are small. Therefore the effects of monomer distribution between the phases, especially on the copolymer composition, will be important. Prediction of phase distribution is not easy in systems that are thermodynamically nonideal and it may become necessary to develop new sensors that monitor the composition of the continuous phase. 

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