Green Organic Synthesis: Innovations for a Sustainable Future
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Organic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: green organic synthesis; carbene chemistry; asymmetric catalysis; editing of inert bonds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Organic synthesis stands as the cornerstone of modern society, having enabled breakthroughs from pharmaceuticals to functional materials. However, traditional process often rely on harsh conditions and generate substantial waste, which brings environmental and economic challenges. This Special Issue, "Green Organic Synthesis: Innovations for a Sustainable Future", is dedicated to the pivotal shift towards sustainable chemical manufacturing.
We showcase cutting-edge research that redefines synthetic efficiency through catalysis, renewable feedstocks, mild conditions and waste-minimizing transformation. These innovations are not merely academic exercises, but also imperative for achieving global sustainability goals. By designing safer chemicals and cleaner reactions, green synthesis directly contributes to reducing pollution, conserving resources, and building a circular economy.
The goal of this Special Issue is to collect original research papers and review articles devoted to all aspects of green organic synthesis, including non-catalysis, metal catalysis, organocatalysis, photocatalysis, and biocatalysis. Submissions of manuscripts describing green synthetic technologies such as flow chemistry, multiphase catalysis, green reagents and solvents, catalyst immobilization, and recycling are also encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Lu Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainability
- organic synthesis
- green chemistry
- precise synthesis
- chemoselectivity
- regioselectivity
- enantioselectivity
- catalysis
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