Book Title: Advanced Studies in Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (ASMRI)
Chief Editors: Dr. Jagdish Kumar Sahu and Dr. Krishna Ashutoshbhai Vyas
Associate Editors: Dr. N. Ramesh Chandra Srikanth and Dr. Lourdu Vesna J
Co-Editors: Dr. Aarti Sharma and Dr. Pushpa Mamoria
ISBN: 978-93-7183-010-2
Chapter: 7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/745/7
Author: Dr. Narendra Ramdas Kamble
Abstract
The need for sustainable and environmentally friendly chemicals processes has spurred research on green catalysis, especially in the area of selective organic synthesis. Besides, regulatory requirements and global sustainability initiatives have made it even more desirable to substitute away from traditional hazardous catalysts for a greener alternative in recent years. The push for this change is mainly for the reduction of the environmental impact of the chemical industry processes without compromising the efficiency of the synthesis. In this research paper, the potential of green catalysts in enhancing the efficiency, selectivity, and environmental sustainability of modern organic synthesis processes are discussed. It discusses various classes of green catalysts such as biocatalysts, heterogeneous catalysts, metal free organocatalysts, and recyclable nanocatalysts, and compares their performance with the traditional catalytic system. Comparative analytical approach is applied, including recent experimental studies and literature-based evaluation of catalytic efficiency, yield optimization, as well as evaluation of the optimization of the indicators of the environmental impact: atom economy, generation of waste. The results also show that the green catalysts can have a remarkable effect on the selectivity and the generation of toxic by-products and energy consumption, which makes them ideally suited for a sustainable chemistry of chemical production. Organocatalysts, however, offer the advantage of metal-free alternatives, minimizing environmental and health hazards from heavy metals. But issues like catalyst stability, high production expenses, and small reaction scope are still hindering industrial applications. In spite of these drawbacks, green catalysis has demonstrated promising applications for cleaner synthetic routes, especially in the fields of pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. Future directions such as computational modelling catalyst design, incorporation of renewable feedstocks and hybrid catalytic systems are also noted. In summary, green catalysts are significant developments in sustainable chemistry which allow for more efficient, selective and environmentally friendly organic synthesis processes.
Keywords: Green catalysis, selective organic synthesis, sustainable chemistry, biocatalysts, organocatalysts, heterogeneous catalysis, nanocatalysts, atom economy, environmentally friendly synthesis, green chemistry principles