Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis for the Synthesis of Fine Chemicals
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Organic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (14 August 2023) | Viewed by 3557
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Catalysis is a crucial process in every aspect of chemistry, ranging from established industrial processes to drug discovery and synthesis, and to vital biochemical cycles. The design of new compounds and materials, either metal-based or metal-free (organocatalysis) is, naturally, at the heart of catalysis science. In this context, heterogeneous catalysts have an edge over their homogeneous counterparts for the sake of product purification and recyclability; however, molecular catalysis is crucial to the understanding of reaction mechanisms because it facilitates reaction monitoring via readily available techniques. However, many catalytic processes, often including those that are already industrially applied, still suffer from poor yields, selectivities, tedious separation procedures, etc., and necessitate new ideas and approaches. Therefore, this Special Issue of Molecules is dedicated to new cutting-edge strategies to push the boundaries of catalysis toward the preparation of fine chemicals by either homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysis. This can be achieved either through the design of new catalysts and materials, the reinvention of the catalytic methodology, or both. In all cases, particular attention should be directed to the investigation of the reaction mechanism, especially for new catalysts and reactions.
Dr. Valerio D' Elia
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- design of new catalysts and materials
- reinvention of the catalytic methodology
- fine chemicals
- homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
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