Green Catalysis

This book explores the exciting and rapidly growing field of green catalysis, a sustainable approach to chemical processes that minimizes environmental impact. It delves into the latest innovations and applications of green catalysts, which are designed to reduce waste, energy consumption, and harmful emissions. Featuring clear explanations, illustrative diagrams, and real-world examples, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter. It covers topics such as green solvents, sustainable catalysts, and their applications in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, energy, and materials. By understanding the principles and benefits of green catalysis, readers can contribute to a more sustainable future and make informed decisions about chemical processes. This book is essential for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of chemistry, sustainability, and innovation.

Explores the field of green catalysis, a sustainable approach to chemical processes that minimizes environmental impact Covers topics such as green solvents, sustainable catalysts, and their applications in various industries Features clear explanations, illustrative diagrams, and real-world examples

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Dr. Suresh Sagadevan is working as an associate professor in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Malaysia. Also, he worked as a senior research fellow at Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Malaysia. He has achieved substantial and impactful research milestones. He has been awarded as the top 2% scientist in the world from 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. He was recently ranked among the World's Rising Stars of Science in Malaysia in 2025 and received the Highly Ranked Scholar award from GPS Scholar in both 2024 and 2025. He has been awarded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) fellowship, in Japan, (2023). Furthermore, he received awards as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and Charted Chemist (CChem) conferred by the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK.
Dr. Seema Garg started her career in 2001 as a faculty member at UPTU Engineering College and joined Amity University, Noida, in 2011, and is currently working as a professor, Dept. of Chemistry, AIAS, and Deputy Director, Academics, Amity University, Noida. She has an extensive experience of 25 years to her credit. Her research interests involve synthesizing semiconducting nanomaterial using green methods for photocatalytic applications; degradation of recalcitrant organic pollutants, hydrogen generation, CO2 reduction to provide efficient and affordable solution to the industry. She has to her credit TWENTY-TWO PATENTS out of them 6 have been granted and published more than 80 research papers in refereed journals with leading publishers and Editorial board member of Reaction Kinetics and mechanism, Springer Journal and Guest Editor of Macromolecular Symposia, Wiley Journal. She has published 18 book chapters with leading publishers and published four books with Springer as Editor.

Inhalt

Part I: Fundamentals of Green Catalysis.- Introduction to Green Catalysis.- Types of Catalysis in Green Chemistry.- Mechanistic Insights in Green Catalysis.- Part II: Innovations in Catalytic Systems.- Advances in Homogeneous Catalysis for Green Chemistry.- Cutting-edge Heterogeneous Catalysts.- Biocatalysis: Engineering Nature for Green Applications.- Nanocatalysis in Sustainable Chemistry.- Computational Approaches in Green Catalyst Design.- Part III: Applications of Green Catalysis in Industry.- Catalysis for Renewable Energy.- Catalytic Solutions for Environmental Remediation.- Biomass Conversion through Green Catalysis.- Industrial Catalysis and Sustainability.- Green solvents and catalysis.- Role of ionic liquid in green catalysis.- Biofuel production and green catalysts.- Homogeneous and heterogeneous green catalysts.- Part IV: Future Directions and Challenges in Green Catalysis.- Overcoming Challenges in Green Catalysis Implementation.- Policy, Regulation, and Green Catalysis.- Emerging Trends in Green Catalysis.- Vision for the Future of Green Catalysis.