The AVN Blog

A company had a need for surfactants having unique properties not available in commercial products. AVN prepared a range of products obtained by reaction of selected starters with ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. Products were tested by the company in their application, and particular products were selected for larger-scale synthesis. Read More

A company wanted to develop a process that had the potential for process intensification by reactive distillation. AVN worked with their technical team to model the process and design a pilot-scale distillation system, which required custom fabrication of some components. The unit was installed and successfully operated to prove the… Read More

A company had prepared small laboratory quantities of a unique polyolefin with attractive properties and wanted to have the process scaled up to produce larger quantities for applications testing. AVN set up a larger reactor system and was able to make multiple batches of material. A technical representative of the… Read More

A client was developing a process scheme involving extraction, adsorption, filtration, crystallization, and distillation. Although individual steps could be demonstrated at lab scale, the client wanted input on its practical feasibility and potential improvements. AVN assembled a multi-disciplinary team and was able to offer guidance and recommendations for possible options. Read More

A client was investigating routes to convert waste plastics to high-value products. An intermediate stream obtained in the process contained undesirable impurities that needed to be removed for certain applications. AVN set up small-scale screening reactors to test process options. A solution was identified, and a larger scale continuous unit… Read More