Modern Approaches in Green Catalysis for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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- 1. Department of Chemistry, Dada Patil Mahavidyalaya Karjat, 414402. Maharashtra, India.
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Green catalysis is revolutionizing chemical synthesis by replacing traditional, waste heavy stoichiometric processes with a holistic, "cradle-to-gate" sustainable model. By leveraging the convergence of Single-Atom Catalysts (SACs) for maximum atom economy, Biocatalysis through directed evolution, and Photocatalysis to harness visible light, the industry is significantly reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. This shift is further supported by the integration of Earth-abundant metals and green reaction media, such as supercritical fluids and aqueous systems, which eliminate the need for toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Enhanced by modern tools like AI and computational chemistry, these advancements facilitate the transition toward circular chemistry, enabling the pharmaceutical, biomass, and fine chemical sectors to achieve high-efficiency, zero-waste production. Ultimately, these innovations address the critical challenges of catalyst stability and scalability, aligning modern chemical manufacturing with global sustainability goals
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