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The following is a list of publications and presentations given by Britest staff and members about the development and use of our tools and methodologies. Click on a date range and then year to see more.
Peeling, R.H., (2024) Why we are Wrong to Overlook the Cinderella of Hazard Studies,The Chemical Engineer, September 2024, Issue 999.
Henderson J and Peeling R. A framework for early-stage sustainability assessment of innovation projects enabled by weighted sum multi-criteria decision analysis in the presence of uncertainty [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]. Open Res Europe 2024, 4:162 https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.18195.1
Henderson, J.A and Peeling, R.H. (2023) Are you Engaged?Scientific Update Lab Notes, 30th March 2023,
Yaghy, G., Tonge, A.S.,, Abouhakim, H., Peeling, R.H., Talford, M., O'Brien, L., Paksy, A., Nevitt, P., Muller, F. L., Hanson , B. C., and Hunter, T. N. (2023) Opportunities for process intensification technologies in nuclear effluent treatment: A review of precipitators, adsorbers and separators, Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification 191, (2023) 109441, September 2023
Peeling, R. H. (2022) An understanding-based methodology for setting commercialisation objectives for an innovation project - a case study for platform chemicals from paper sludge, Paper Technology International 63(3), 16-21, Autumn 2022, Download as pdf.
Henderson, J. A., and Peeling, R. H. (2022) Building a Process Understanding Toolkit for Sustainable Innovation in the Circular Economy, Poster presentation at UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy Summer School Newcastle University 6th-8th September 2022.
Henderson, J. A., and Peeling, R. H. (2022) Building a Britest toolkit for sustainable innovation, Britest White Paper, January 2022,
Henderson, J. A., (2021) Remote to Remodelled: Post-pandemic ways of working in a knowledge-driven service business, Britest White Paper, August 2021.
Peeling, R.H. (2021) Keeping it Clean. Scientific Update Lab Notes, 23rd December 2021,
Ferguson, P. D., Shaw, R., McCudden, A. et al. (2020) Improving Robustness of Pharmaceutical Dosage form Sample Preparation Using Experimental Design and Process Understanding Tools. Chromatographia 83, 1525–1538. 2020.
Peeling, R. H. (2020) Thoughts on effective pharmaceutical process plant cleaning: a practical home ‘experiment’ during COVID-19 lockdown, Britest White Paper, August 2020,
Peeling, R. H., Talford, M. C. (2020) Chemical Reactors: Whole Process Based Approaches to Reactor Design and Selection, Chimica Oggi-Chemistry Today, 38(2), Mar-Apr 2020
Peeling, R. H., Gordon, C. M., Edwards, M. R., Henderson, J. A., and Bermingham, S. K. (2020) A Systems-Based Approach to Digital Design & Operation, ISPE Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jan/Feb 2020
Bryant, M. J., Rosbottom, I., Bruno, I. J., Docherty, R., Edge, C. M., Hammond, R. B., Peeling, R. H., Pickering, J., Roberts, K. J., Maloney, A. G. P. (2019) “Particle Informatics”: Advancing Our Understanding of Particle Properties through Digital Design, Crystal Growth & Design 2019 19, 9, 5258-5266
Henderson, J. A., Hooper, D, Tobyn, M., Reynolds, G., Barrasso, D, and Barjat, H., (2019) Digital Design for Pharmaceutical Product and Process Development,European Pharmaceutical Review, 2019 (3).
Edwards, M. R., Gordon, C. M., Peeling, R. H., Henderson, J. A.., and Bermingham, S. K.. (2019) Systems-Based Approach to Digital Design and Operation in the Formulation of Pharmaceuticals, Presented at Formula X, Understand, Formulate, Innovate, University of Manchester, June 2019.
Peeling, R. H. (2019), Quick Thinking: Facilitated Decision Making for Investment in Innovation, The Chemical Engineer, March 2019, Issue 933
Peace, A., Ramirez, A., Broeren, M.L.M., Coleman, N., Chaput, I., Rydberg, T., Sauvion, G-N., (2018), Everyday Industry—Pragmatic approaches for integrating sustainability into industry decision making, Sustainable Production and Consumption, 13, 93-101, 2018
Recker, S., Gordon, C. M., Peace, A., Redepenning, C. and Marquardt, W. (2017), Systematic Design of a Butadiene Telomerization Process: The Catalyst Makes the Difference. Chemie Ingenieur Technik, 89: 1479–1489.
Hodgett, R. E. (2016). Comparison of multi-criteria decision-making methods for equipment selection, Int J Adv Manuf Technol 85, 1145–1157 (2016),
Teoh, S. K., Rathi, C., and Sharratt, P. N. (2015). A practical assessment methodology for converting fine chemicals processes from batch to continuous,Organic Process Research & Development, 20(2), 414–431, 2016.
Fleet, S. M. (2014). Recent Developments in Modular Continuous Chemical Production. Presented at UK Flexible Manufacturing Special Interest Group Meeting London, 10 September 2014.
Hodgett, R. E,, Martin, E. B., Montague, G., A. and Talford, M. C.. (2013). Handling uncertain decisions in whole process design,.Production Planning and Control: The Management of Operations, 25(12), 1028-1038, 2014.
Gordon, C. M., Peace, A,, and Talford, M. C. (2013). A Methodological Approach to Sustainable Catalytic Processes. Presented at Green and Sustainable Chemistry - 6, University of Nottingham, August 2013.
Manipuraa, A,, Martin, E. B,, Montague, G. A., Sharratt, P. N,, and Houson, I. N. (2013). Risk-based decision making in early chemical process development of pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, Computers and Chemical Engineering, 55, 71– 82, 2013.
Talford, M. C. (2013). Establishing whole process understanding for API development and manufacturing. Presented at the AMRI Process Development Symposium, Albany, NY, October 2013
Double, J. M. (2012). Process Intensification: choosing appropriate targets. Presented at IChemE Thames Valley Branch meeting, 4 October 2012.
Gordon, C. M., Double, J. M., Peace, A., and Talford, M. C. (2012). A Methodological Approach to Solvent and Phase Selection in Chemical Process Development. Presented at Green Solvents for Synthesis, Boppard, October 2012.
Löb, P,, Farnell, R., Fletcher, S., and Double, J. M. (2012). Process Intensification Methodologies Applied to Liquid-Liquid Systems in Structured Equipment – Objectives, Results and Generic Learning of the EU FP7 Project PILLS. Presented at CHISA, Prague, Czech Republic, August 2012.
Double, J. M. (2011). Process intensification: choosing appropriate targets. Presented at European Process Intensification Conference, Manchester, UK, 20-23 June 2011.
Double, J.M. (2011). Choose your target and … intensify! The Chemical Engineer, June 2011, pp 41-43.
Double, J.M. (2011). Process intensification - converting from batch to continuous processes . Presented at the Joint ISPE / IChemE Pharma Subject Group meeting on Advances in Continuous Processing, 5 October 2011
Atherton, J. H., Houson, I. N., and Talford, M. C. (2011). Understanding the reaction. Chapter in Houson, I. N. (2011), Process Understanding. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany, pp. 87-125. ISBN 9783527325849
Davison S., and Simoncelli A. (2010). A methodology for Fast Flexible and Future (F3) process design for large scale continuous plant. Presented at CHISA, Prague, Czech Republic, August 2010.
Fleet, S. M. (2010). Shaping opportunities for innovation through successful collaboration. Presented at ACENET ERA-NET Symposium, Malaga, Spain, 27-28 May 2010
Fleet, S. M. (2010). How creative collaborations in process design enable companies to get further ahead......faster!! Presented at 5th Annual Global Pharma Manufacturing Summit, Boston, MA, USA, 14-15 June 2010
Houson I. N,, Affeltranger B., and Klais O. (2010). Incorporation of health safety and environmental considerations for multiscale processing during early decision making in Suter G, De Rademaeker E. (Eds). Loss prevention and safety promotion in the process industries: Proceedings of the 13th international symposium, 6-9 June 2010, Brugge, Belgium. Antwerpen: Technologisch Instituut, 2010, vol 2, pp 241-248.
Houson, I. N. (2010). Using qualitative models to capture and demonstrate process understanding. Presented at AIChE 2010 Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, USA.
Lindsay, D. (2010). Making informed decision based on whole process understanding models. Presented at Drug Information Association meeting, Bethesda, MD, USA, 22-23 March 2010
Löb, P,, Fletcher, S., Lindsay, D., Double, J. M,, Membrez, J., Kiwi-Minsker, L., Rodriguez, A., Lopes, J. C,. Baldyga, J,, Araújo, P., and Gaudêncio Baptista, C. (2010). Process Intensification Methodologies Applied to Liquid-Liquid Systems in Structured Equipment – Concept, Objectives and Status of the FP7 EU-Project PILLS. Presented at CHISA, Prague, Czech Republic, August 2010
Talford, M. C., and Henry, J. (2010). Sustainability - Issues and opportunities for the high value added chemical industries. Presented at European Meeting on Chemicals Industry and the Environment, Mechelen, May 2010
Houson, I. N. (2009). Britest adding value through process understanding. Presented at CIKTN Synthetic Methodology Workshop, Birmingham, UK, 10 June 2009.
Houson, I. N. (2009). Process understanding - an industrial perspective. Presented at RSC Symposium on Physical Organic Chemistry.
Houson, I. N. (2009). Equipment selection for chemists. Presented at RSC Problem Solving Symposium, 25 September 2009.
Davison, S. (2008). The whole picture. The Chemical Engineer, July 2008, pp42-43.
Davison, S. (2008). Improving process efficiency by improving process understanding. Presented at Chemicals North West meeting, 8 February 2008.
Davison, S. (2008). Formulation manufacturing: current challenges/future direction. Presented at CI KITE meeting, Bradford, UK, 20 May 2008.
Davison, S. (2008). Secondary manufacturing /formulation:convert your process to continuous. Presented at joint IChemE / ISPE meeting, Bracknell, UK, 4 June 2008.
Davison, S. (2008). Sustainability through whole process design – an integrated approach. Presented at joint IChemE Pharma Subject Group / ISPE meeting on sustainability and pharmaceutical manufacturing, Manchester, UK, 8 October 2008.
Davison, S., Houson, I. N., Double, J. M, Talford, M. C., Gourlay, B., Wall, K., and Sharratt, P. N. (2008). A methodology for multiscale process design. Presented at CHISA, Prague, Czech Republic, August 2008.
Double, J. M. (2008). Equipment selection within the IMPULSE Multiscale Process Design framework. Presented at the Process Intensification Network meeting, Runcorn, UK, 9 September 2006.
Double, J. M., Talford, M. C., Wall, K., and Rathi, C. (2008). Equipment selection within the IMPULSE Multiscale Process Design framework. Presented at CHISA, Prague, Czech Republic, August 2008.
Houson, I. N. (2008). Whole process design, moving from route selection to process selection. Presented at Scientific Update meeting, September 2008.
Houson, I. N. (2008). Britest adding value through process understanding. Presented at GSK, Stevenage, October 2008.
Houson, I. N. (2008). Whole process understanding - what does this really mean for the development team?Presented at SCI meeting, December 2008.
Houson, I. N. (2008). Process chemistry: it's just large scale cookery, how difficult can it be? Presented at EastChem Industry Day, St Andrews, 24 January 2008.
Lindsay, D, Basu, P (2008). How to gain a competitive edge through process understanding. Presented at Interphex 2008.
Davison, S (2007). A knowledge management view of PAT. Presented at EFCG, Brussels, Belgium, 5 September 2007.
Davison, S (2007). Sustainable manufacturing. Presented at Yorkshire Chemical Focus, 12 September 2007
Double, JM (2007). Appropriate use of microreactors in pharmaceutical processes. Poster presentation at the ISPE conference, Paris, France, 16-19 April 2007.
Double, JM (2007). Microreactors as a tool in the design of whole processes. Presented at the ISPE conference, Paris, France, 16-19 April 2007.
Double, JM (2007). Appropriate use of small-scale continuous reactors. Presented at the Joint ISPE / IChemE Pharma Subject Group meeting on Small-Scale Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, 10 October 2007.
Lindsay, D (2007). Process understanding & whole process design: Britest’s pre-requisites to PI. IChemE CPD Seminar on Process Intensification, Grangemouth, UK, 25 April 2007.
Sharratt, P. N. (2007). Increasing process understanding using visual “multi-level” methods. Presented at ISPE meeting.
Dickson M. (2006). Continuous processing…when, how and why we should change. SCI Conference, Cambridge, Dec 2006.
Double, J. M. (2006). Opportunities for process intensification in the fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals sector. Presented at the Humber Chemical Focus meeting, March 2006.
Double, J. M. (2006). Project IMPULSE: equipment selection methodology. Presented at CHISA, Prague, Czech Republic, August 2006.
Double, J. M. (2006). Suitability of industrial reactions for process intensification. Presented at the Process Intensification Network meeting, Newcastle, UK, 16 November 2006.
Sherlock, J.-P., Brewis, N. (2006). Early birds catch the worm.The Chemical Engineer, August 2006, pp 30-32.
Atherton, J. H., Double, J. M., and Gourlay, B. (2005). Survey of P.I. equipment requirements in the fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals sector. Presented at the World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Glasgow, UK, 11-14 July 2005.
Double, J.M. and Atherton, J. H.. (2005). Process intensification equipment requirements in the fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals sector. Presented at the Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems conference, Baden-Baden, Germany, 21-25 August 2005.
Fleet, S. M., (2005). A vision for the future of pharmaceutical / fine chemical manufacturing. Presented at the Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems conference, Baden-Baden, Germany, 21-25 August 2005.
Sharratt, P. N. (2003). Advanced reactor design - capabilities and problems. Presented at IChemE Pharma Subject Group meeting, Birmingham, UK, January 2003.
Sharratt, P. N., Wall, K., and Borland, J. N. (2003). Generating innovative process designs using limited data. J Chem Technol Biotechnol 78, 156–160, 2003.
Sharratt, P. N,, Wall, K, and Borland, J. N. (2003). Novel process design methods to access safer processing option IChemE Symposium Series 149, 217-226
Wall, K., Sharratt, P. N., Sadr-Kazemi, N., and Borland, J. N. (2001). Plant-independent process representation. Organic Process Research & Development5, 434-437, 2001.