Advancements and Applications of Organocatalysis in Sustainable Chemistry

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable chemistry has emerged as a pivotal paradigm in addressing global challenges such as carbon neutrality, resource scarcity, and environmental pollution, driving the transformation of traditional chemical processes toward greener, more efficient, and low-carbon pathways. Organocatalysis, as a metal-free catalytic technology characterized by mild reaction conditions, high selectivity, and biocompatibility, has become a core driving force in advancing sustainable chemistry. Since its foundational developments in the early 2000s, organocatalysis has experienced a rapid evolution, expanding its applications across synthetic chemistry, pharmaceutical development, polymer science, and biomass utilization, among other fields.

To showcase the latest advancements, critical insights, and innovative applications of organocatalysis in sustainable chemistry, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue titled “Advancements and Applications of Organocatalysis in Sustainable Chemistry”. This Special Issue aims to bring together high-quality original research articles, review papers, and short communications that highlight cutting-edge progress in this dynamic field, fostering academic exchange and accelerating the translation of organocatalytic technologies into practical, sustainable solutions.

Topics of Interest (but not limited to):

-Design and development of novel organocatalytic systems (e.g., bifunctional, immobilized, biomass-derived organocatalysts)

-Synergistic organocatalytic strategies (e.g., visible light-organocatalysis, phase-transfer organocatalysis, dual organocatalysis)

-Mechanistic innovations and precision control in organocatalytic reactions

-Organocatalysis for green synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals

-Organocatalytic approaches to sustainable polymer synthesis and plastic recycling

-Organocatalysis in biomass conversion and valorization

-Organocatalytic utilization of CO₂ and other renewable feedstocks

-Life cycle assessment and sustainability evaluation of organocatalytic processes

-Industrial-scale applications and technological transfer of organocatalysis

Dr. Carmela De Risi
Guest Editor

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