The future of green synthesis / Jacques Kent, editor.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Microwave Assisted Synthesis: A Green Chemistry Approach and Future Directions -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Evolution of Microwave Irradiation and Its Application in Green Chemistry -- Microwaves in Green Synthesis -- Conventional Reflux to Microwave Heating -- Example -- Is Your Synthetic Protocol Green? -- Principles of Microwave Heating -- Microwave Dielectric Heating -- Microwave Heating Over Conventional Heating -- Benefits of Microwave Synthesis in Dedicated Microwave Reactors -- A Greener Approach: Microwave Assisted Reactions

Metal-Catalyzed Reactions -- Heck Coupling Reaction -- Suzuki Coupling Reaction -- Stille Cross-Coupling Reaction -- Negishi Coupling Reaction -- Kumada Coupling Reaction -- Hiyama Coupling Reaction -- Sonogashira-Hagihara Coupling Reaction -- Buchwald-Hartwig Coupling Reaction -- Carbon-Heteroatom Bond Forming Reactions -- Carbon-Nitrogen Bond-Forming Reactions -- Carbon-Oxygen Bond-Forming Reactions -- Carbon-Phosphorus Bond-Forming Reactions -- Carbon-Sulphur Bond-Forming Reaction -- Condensation Reactions -- Addition Reactions -- Substitution Reaction -- Rearrangements

Conclusion and Future Aspects -- References -- Biographical Sketch -- Chapter 2 -- Plant Extract-Based Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanomaterials and Its Greener Prospects for the Future -- Abstract -- Introduction -- ZnO Nanomaterial Synthesis -- Using Traditional Methods -- Using Plant Extracts -- Reaction Mechanism for the Formation of ZnO Nanomaterials -- Characteristics and Properties of Green Synthesized ZnO Nanomaterials -- Compositional Analysis -- Size Determination -- Crystallography -- Surface Area of Nano Range Particles -- Surface Topography -- Band Gap Determination

Applications and Advantages of ZnO Nanomaterials -- Applications of ZnO Nanomaterials Prepared by Traditional Methods -- Applications of ZnO Nanomaterials Synthesized Using Different Plant Extracts -- ZnO Nanomaterials as Antibacterial Agent -- ZnO Nanomaterials as Nano-Fertilizer -- Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles -- Drug Delivery Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles -- Advantages of Plant Extract-Based Green Synthesized ZnO Nanomaterials -- Future Prospects and Challenges -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Biomolecules in Plant Extracts as Reducing Agents for AgNPs Synthesis

Abstract -- Introduction -- Conventional Methods versus Green Routes -- Active Biomolecules Found in Plant Extracts for the Synthesis of AgNPs -- Chemical Characterization Techniques Use in Green Synthesis of AgNPs -- Chemical Methods to Evaluate the Presence and Antioxidant Capacity of Phytochemical Compounds -- DPPH (2-2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl) -- ABTS 2,2'-Azinobis (3-Ethylbenzothiazoline-6-Sulfonic Acid) -- FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power) -- Quantification of Total Polyphenols by the Folin-Ciocalteu Method -- Applications of AgNPs -- Perspectives of Biosynthesis of AgNPs

"Currently, the synthesis process is one that is associated with toxic, non-biodegradable chemicals that are not safe for our environment. This book focuses on the trends, recent advancements and future of green synthesis. It discusses the advantages green synthesis has in terms of creating a more environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and less time-consuming method of synthesis"-- Provided by publisher.

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WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 050