New Developments in Green Catalysis for Organic Synthesis
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editors
Interests: green synthesis; heterocyclic scaffolds; medicinal chemistry; sustainable synthesis; heterogeneous catalysts
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Interests: heterocyclic chemistry; medicinal chemistry; green chemistry; heterogeneous catalysis; advanced oxidation processes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The majority of natural and industrial processes are catalyst-driven. Catalysis is acknowledged as the most promising approach for sustainable organic synthesis that adheres to many green chemistry principles. Through the introduction of novel techniques consistent with the tenets of green chemistry, their integration into organic reactions has transformed synthetic protocols. By enhancing selectivity and yields and optimizing pathways, heterogeneous catalysts have facilitated environmentally friendly chemical processes by minimizing byproducts. New catalyst materials influenced the advent of synthetic protocols suitable for laboratories and industrial production of novel molecules, including medicines, agrochemicals, and other innovative materials. Not all catalysts satisfy the requirements for sustainability or eco-friendliness, as some are toxic and unstable or difficult to recycle. Designing and applying green catalysts are the main objectives of supporting sustainable synthesis using diverse techniques and the creation of hybrid catalysts and reactions under ultrasonic and microwave irradiation. Catalysis plays a critical part in the progress of elevating organic synthesis to new heights of sustainability.
In order to promote green principles and sustainable organic synthesis, this Special Issue focuses on highlighting the recent advancements in the development and use of green catalysts and catalytic processes and invites articles and reviews of the research involving photocatalysis, metal-catalysis, bio-catalysis, and organo-catalysis and combination of the approaches in synthesizing novel molecules with diverse applications.
Prof. Dr. Sreekantha B. Jonnalagadda
Guest Editor
Dr. Suresh Maddila
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- green catalysis
- organic synthesis
- photocatalysis
- metal-catalysis
- bio-catalysis
- organo-catalysis
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