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Microwave-assisted transformations and synthesis of polymer nanocomposites and nanomaterials
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VARMA, R. S., M. N. Nadagouda, AND V. Polshettiware. Microwave-assisted transformations and synthesis of polymer nanocomposites and nanomaterials. Presented at The 236th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 17 - 21, 2008.
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The use of emerging MW-assisted chemistry techniques in conjunction with greener reaction media is dramatically reducing chemical waste and reaction times in several organic transformations and material synthesis. This account summarizes our own experience in developing MW-assisted chemical processes, which involve various benign alternatives, such as the use of supported reagents, and greener reaction medium in aqueous or solvent-free conditions. The synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, coupling reactions, and eco-friendly generation of nanomaterials and their nanocomposite forms with variety of renewable polymers will be described.
