Non-conventional activation methods and media
Non-conventional activation methods and media
Non-conventional activation methods and media have emerged as significant advancements in catalysis, offering new possibilities for efficient and sustainable chemical transformations. These methods involve alternative approaches to traditional thermal activation, such as microwave irradiation, ultrasound, or plasma discharge. By employing these unconventional methods, it is possible to achieve faster reaction rates, higher selectivity, and milder reaction conditions. Additionally, non-conventional media including ionic liquids or supercritical fluids play a crucial role in enhancing catalytic performances by providing unique solvation properties or favorable mass transfer characteristics. These innovative techniques bridge the gap between traditional homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis by combining aspects of both systems. In addition to increased efficiency and selectivity, non-conventional activation methods and media contribute to greener chemistry practices by reducing energy consumption and waste generation compared to conventional processes. Therefore, their application has garnered considerable attention from researchers across various fields of catalysis for the development of more sustainable industrial processes.
Keywords
· Non-thermal plasma
· Sonocatalysis
· Microwave
· Deep Eutectic Solvents
· Ionic Liquids
· Ball Milling
· Supercritical Fluids
· Process engineering
· Magnetic induction