Chemistry and Transport in Super and Sub-Critical Fluids

This report focuses on the technical approach that was outlined in the research proposal as well as the work that has been initiated since the start of this project. The first section summarizes the general technical approach on which this research is based. The remaining sections describe the studies that have been initiated since the project began and present some of the pertinent, preliminary results that have been obtained. The principle objectives of these initial studies were to synthesize the first model reactive dye compounds which would be soluble in SCF CO2 and to begin the study using SCF CO2 as a transport and reaction medium. The final section describes the work planned for the near future. Technical Approach Summary: The use of super and sub-critical fluids, especially CO2 and H2O, represents one approach to creating new products with unique or significantly improved properties and to the development