Continuous flow chemistry is often viewed as a very simple concept on paper, however, scientists with significant flow chemistry experience will highlight a number of challenges that need to be overcome. Critical for the successful development of any flow process is a high level of understanding of potential pitfalls that may be encountered.
A collaborative multidisciplinary team of chemists and chemical engineers is essential in the development of a process from lab scale through to production.
This minireview will identify and highlight relevant risks and their subsequent mitigation strategies to ensure successful flow processing.