Sustainable Transformations of Biobased Molecules in Water.

Transition from fossil to biorenewable raw materials is one of the priorities of sustainable chemistry, in a quest to help addressing the anthropogenic climate change caused by CO2 emissions and anticipating on the depletion of fossil resources. Sustainable chemistry is much broader and encompasses a number of other factors, such as the use of benign solvents and prevention of waste generation. This project will focus on the development of new reactions in water starting from biorenewable starting materials towards new and drop-in chemicals.

Keywords:GREEN CHEMISTRY

Disciplines:Organic chemical synthesis