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Years Active: 1997-2016
Title: The Innovative Contributions of Emmanuel Guiraud
Introduction
Emmanuel Guiraud is a notable inventor based in Saint Genis Laval, France. He has made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering, particularly in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds. With a total of three patents to his name, Guiraud's work has implications for various industrial applications.
Latest Patents
One of Guiraud's latest patents is a method for synthesizing trifluoroethylene from chlorotrifluoroethylene. This invention relates to the preparation of trifluoroethylene (VFor TrFE) by hydrogenolysis of chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) in the gaseous phase over a group VIII metal catalyst deposited on a support. This method can be utilized to obtain VFin an economical manner while minimizing the risk of explosion associated with this molecule. By using a catalyst containing a group VIII metal, specifically palladium, and implementing a specific series of steps for separation and purification, excellent CTFE conversion rates and high selectivity in VFat can be achieved at atmospheric pressure and low temperatures.
Another significant patent by Guiraud is a method for preparing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene. This invention describes a gas-phase continuous method that includes several steps: hydrogenation of hexafluoropropylene to form 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane, dehydrofluorination of this compound to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene-1, hydrogenation of the pentafluoropropene-1 to form 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane, and finally, dehydrofluorination to yield 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Emmanuel Guiraud has worked with prominent companies in the chemical industry, including Arkema France and D'Elf Atochem S.A. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative methods for synthesizing complex chemical compounds.
Collaborations
Guiraud has collaborated with notable professionals in his field, including Michel Devic and Dominique Guillet. These partnerships have contributed to the
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