The greening of solvents

Towards sustainable organic synthesis

Review (2019)

Authors

R.A. Sheldon University of Witwatersrand, BT/Biocatalysis - AS
Research Group
BT/Biocatalysis (AS) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

BT/Biotechnologie

Research Group

BT/Biocatalysis

Abstract

Recent developments in the evolution of more sustainable solvent use in organic synthesis are critically reviewed. Commonly used organic solvents and less common bio-based examples are assessed and ranked on the basis of waste disposal and environmental impact, health and safety parameters. The use of water as a solvent, including the use of aqueous biphasic catalysis, micelle-enabled catalysis and biocatalysis, constitutes a viable, green and sustainable alternative to reactions in organic solvents.

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