Redox catalysis is a pivotal area in organic synthesis, offering the potential to create organic molecules with high efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability. Traditional redox reactions often depend on stoichiometric reagents or harsh conditions, which can lead to significant waste generation and environmental pollution. Recent advancements in redox catalytic processes provide greener and more atom-economic alternatives by leveraging catalysis to mediate these transformations under milder conditions. Despite these advancements, there remain significant gaps in our understanding and application of these processes. Current research has made strides in novel catalyst design and mechanistic insights, yet challenges persist in expanding substrate scope and applying these methods to complex molecule synthesis. Addressing these gaps is crucial for advancing the field and achieving more sustainable and efficient redox transformations.
This research topic aims to spotlight innovative approaches and catalytic systems that address the challenges in redox catalysis while enabling more sustainable and efficient transformations. The primary objectives include identifying promising directions for future research and development at the intersection of chemistry, catalysis, and materials science. Specific questions to be answered include: What are the most effective novel catalyst designs? How can mechanistic insights be leveraged to expand substrate scope? What are the best practices for applying these methods to complex molecule synthesis? Additionally, the goal is to present cutting-edge research and methodologies that utilize enabling technologies such as microwave and ultrasound irradiation, mechanochemistry, photochemistry, continuous flow, and non-conventional solvents.
To gather further insights into the boundaries of redox catalytic processes in organic synthesis, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Development of green and sustainable protocols for redox catalysis of organic molecules
- Continuous flow and non-conventional approaches for the synthesis of small molecules by redox processes
- Photocatalysis or photoelectrocatalysis in redox reactions
- Novel catalyst design and mechanistic studies
- Expansion of substrate scope in redox catalytic processes
- Synthetic applications in complex molecule synthesis
- Utilization of enabling technologies such as microwave and ultrasound irradiation, mechanochemistry, and photochemistry
- Applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials, and water treatment.
Keywords:
organic synthesis, green chemistry, transfer hydrogenation, photochemistry, electrochemistry
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Redox catalysis is a pivotal area in organic synthesis, offering the potential to create organic molecules with high efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability. Traditional redox reactions often depend on stoichiometric reagents or harsh conditions, which can lead to significant waste generation and environmental pollution. Recent advancements in redox catalytic processes provide greener and more atom-economic alternatives by leveraging catalysis to mediate these transformations under milder conditions. Despite these advancements, there remain significant gaps in our understanding and application of these processes. Current research has made strides in novel catalyst design and mechanistic insights, yet challenges persist in expanding substrate scope and applying these methods to complex molecule synthesis. Addressing these gaps is crucial for advancing the field and achieving more sustainable and efficient redox transformations.
This research topic aims to spotlight innovative approaches and catalytic systems that address the challenges in redox catalysis while enabling more sustainable and efficient transformations. The primary objectives include identifying promising directions for future research and development at the intersection of chemistry, catalysis, and materials science. Specific questions to be answered include: What are the most effective novel catalyst designs? How can mechanistic insights be leveraged to expand substrate scope? What are the best practices for applying these methods to complex molecule synthesis? Additionally, the goal is to present cutting-edge research and methodologies that utilize enabling technologies such as microwave and ultrasound irradiation, mechanochemistry, photochemistry, continuous flow, and non-conventional solvents.
To gather further insights into the boundaries of redox catalytic processes in organic synthesis, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Development of green and sustainable protocols for redox catalysis of organic molecules
- Continuous flow and non-conventional approaches for the synthesis of small molecules by redox processes
- Photocatalysis or photoelectrocatalysis in redox reactions
- Novel catalyst design and mechanistic studies
- Expansion of substrate scope in redox catalytic processes
- Synthetic applications in complex molecule synthesis
- Utilization of enabling technologies such as microwave and ultrasound irradiation, mechanochemistry, and photochemistry
- Applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials, and water treatment.
Keywords:
organic synthesis, green chemistry, transfer hydrogenation, photochemistry, electrochemistry
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.