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Green Chemistry by Nano-Catalysis
Citation:
Polshettiwar, V. AND R. S. VARMA. Green Chemistry by Nano-Catalysis. GREEN CHEMISTRY. Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, Uk, 12(5):743-754, (2010).
Impact/Purpose:
To inform the public.
Description:
The approach of using MW technique with nano-catalysis and benign aqueous reaction medium can offer an extraordinary synergistic effect with greater potential than these three individual components in isolation. To illustrate the ‘‘proof-of-concept’’ of this “Green and Sustainable” strategy, representative recent protocols have been reviewed in this article. Introduction Catalysis lies at the heart of countless chemical protocols, from the academic research laboratories to the chemical industry. A variety of products, such as medicines, fine chemicals, polymers, fibers, fuels, paints, lubricants, and a myriad of other value-added products essential to humans, would not be feasible in the absence of catalysts. These active compounds arbitrate the mechanism by which chemical transformations take place thus enabling the commercially viable creation of desired materials. Manufacturing protocols can be made more economic, greener, and sustainable by the design and vigilant use of catalysts.
