15th Anniversary of Catalysts: Recent Advances in Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 245
Editors
Interests: biocatalysis; catalytic reactions; sustainable chemistry; pharmaceutical synthesis; deep eutectic solvents
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: organic synthesis; homogeneous catalysis; asymmetric catalysis; transition-metal catalysis; atroposelective catalysis; boron-stereogenic compounds; silicon-stereogenic compounds; phosphorus-stereogenic compounds
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The pharmaceutical industry continuously demands more efficient, selective, and sustainable synthetic methodologies to access increasingly complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Catalysis plays a central role in addressing these challenges by enabling atom-economical transformations, improved selectivity, and reduced environmental impact. This Special Issue, celebrating the 15th anniversary of Catalysts, aims to highlight recent advances in catalysis for pharmaceutical applications, encompassing biocatalysis, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, asymmetric synthesis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and sustainable catalytic methodologies.
We particularly welcome contributions that describe innovative catalytic strategies for API synthesis, late-stage functionalization, enantioselective transformations, catalytic cascade processes, and the use of green solvents or alternative reaction media, such as deep eutectic solvents. Studies that integrate mechanistic insights, catalyst design, immobilization strategies, and industrial implementation are also encouraged. Throughout this collection, we aim to showcase cutting-edge catalytic solutions that advance pharmaceutical synthesis toward greater efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability.
Prof. Dr. Gonzalo de Gonzalo
Prof. Dr. Valentin Hornillos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- asymmetric catalysis
- biocatalysis
- homogeneous catalysis
- heterogeneous catalysis
- sustainable chemistry
- green solvents
- API synthesis
- late-stage functionalization
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