Autorentext
Sasadhar Majhi received B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Chemistry and M.Sc. (Organic specialization), both from Visva-Bharati (a Central University founded by Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate). He received M.Phil (Chemistry) in 2009 and obtained a PhD from Visva-Bharati University under the supervision of Prof. Goutam Brahmachari. Currently, he serves as the coordinator of the department of chemistry (UG & PG departments) of Triveni Devi Bhalotia College (Government Sponsored and Affiliated to the Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, previously affiliated to the Burdwan University), Raniganj, West Bengal, India. He started his professional career as an Assistant Professor of this college and worked as Assistant Lecturer at Patha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University (a Central University), Santiniketan, West Bengal. He is a member of IQAC and the Coordinator of the environmental science of TDB College. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students of chemistry and also undergraduate students of biochemistry. With over ten years of teaching experience, Dr Majhi has published several research papers in national and international journals of high reputate. Dr Majhi is co-editor of Science and Technology: A Concise History and Evolution. He has also participated in various national and international conferences and symposia. His research interests focus on the isolation and structural determination of natural products, semisynthetic products, total synthesis, green chemistry, as well as biological activities of phytochemicals. Prof. Sivakumar Manickam (Siva) is a chemical engineer with over 25 years of experience in nanomaterials, nanopharmaceuticals, and process engineering. Currently at the University of Technology Brunei, he previously worked at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, serving in leadership roles including Director of Research and founding director of the Centre for Nanotechnology. His research focuses on cavitation reactors, natural product extraction, water treatment, pharmaceutical nanoemulsions, and biosensors. He has authored over 250 papers, supervised 50+ students, and received numerous awards. He is also an executive editor of Ultrason Sonochem.

Klappentext
Sonochemical Synthesis of Natural Products and Heterocycles of Pharmaceutical Importance: Strategy Towards a Sustainable Society comprehensively summarizes sonochemistry and ultrasound and their applicability to synthetic organic chemistry. Chapters demonstrate the application of sonochemistry to synthesizing molecules of natural origin, organic compounds containing N-heterocycles, O-heterocycles, and S-heterocycles, and the total synthesis and semisynthesis of bioactive compounds under ultrasonication through case studies and detailed illustrations and methodologies. Other sections explore sonochemical organic synthesis under solvent- and catalyst-free conditions, and in an aqueous medium as a green solvent, use of nanoparticles as efficient catalysts, and much more.

This is a valuable resource for organic synthesis experts, specialists in natural products, advocates for sustainable chemistry, and researchers and professionals working in total synthesis, semisynthesis, organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and the pharmaceutical industries.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to Sonochemistry: Utilizing ultrasound for the synthesis of natural products and biologically relevant heterocycles of medicinal significance
   
   2. Advances in ultrasound-driven organic synthesis without solvents - A green chemistry perspective
   3. Advancements in ultrasound-assisted organic synthesis without catalysts - Towards sustainable chemistry
   4. Advances in ultrasound-assisted organic synthesis in eco-friendly mediums: A sustainable approach
   5. Advances in ultrasound-enhanced green organic synthesis utilizing nanoparticles as highly efficient catalysts
   6. Recent advancements in the eco-friendly synthesis of bioactive N- & O-heterocycles and naturally occurring N- & O-heterocycles using ultrasound
   7. Recent advancements in the green synthesis of bioactive S-heterocycles integrated with ultrasonication
   8. Advances in ultrasound-assisted synthesis of bioactive spiro compounds and naturally occurring spiro compounds: A clean and convenient approach
   9. Recent advances in the total synthesis of bioactive natural products using ultrasound
   10. Exploring the benefits of ultrasound in food science and technology - A clear perspective
   11. Synthesis of some drug molecules using ultrasound technology
   12. Ultrasound and sonochemistry: Addressing challenges and exploring perspectives