CD BioSciences-GreenChemistry produces environmentally friendly catalysts using cutting-edge technology. These catalysts not only increase reaction rates and enhance the selectivity of a reaction but also reduce the damage to the environment, ensuring that the chemical process is kept safe and sustainable.
Green catalysts usually refer to those catalysts that have a low environmental impact during their preparation, use, and disposal. These catalysts usually have the advantages of high efficiency, good selectivity, non-toxic or low toxicity, and renewable. At the moment, there is vast employment of green catalysts within organic synthesis, for material preparation, environmental protection, and other relevant disciplines.
The development of green catalysts is also possible owing to continuous technical advancement as well as diversification. For instance, the application domain of green catalysts can be broadened through research on new reaction pathways to lower the cost and stability of green catalysts.
Fig.1 General synthesis steps for green catalysts. (Fierascu, et al., 2019)
| Green Catalyst Name | Production Methods | Applications |
| Biocatalysts | Natural enzymes or microbial fermentation | For the pharmaceutical industry, food processing, etc. |
| Ionic Liquids | Ion exchange, solvent extraction | Wastewater treatment, CO2 capture and conversion |
| MOFs (Metal Organic Frameworks) | Hydrothermal synthesis, microwave synthesis | For gas storage and separation |
| Heteropolyacids | Aqueous solution method, solid phase method | For catalytic acid reactions, oxidation reactions |
CD BioSciences-GreenChemistry seeks to enable clients in different industries to achieve their sustainability goals through efficient and context-driven rational design and production of green catalysts. In particular, such enhancements tackle preparation and application processes for eco-friendly catalysts targeted for use in the pharmaceutical and energy industries among many other sectors.
We adhere to principles of high efficiency, high selectivity, recyclability, and environmental friendliness in coming up with production solutions for catalysts meeting the needs of the clients. In designing the production program, we use environmentally friendly substrates, mild reaction conditions (temperature, pH, etc.), and low energy consumption to produce different types of green catalysts.
We have a broad portfolio of green catalyst production techniques and customize production methods for each client's requirements. Furthermore, we possess more than the following production techniques for green catalysts:
Precipitation
We mix the reaction substrate with an environmentally friendly precipitant to form a precipitate, which is then subjected to several operations such as filtration and drying to obtain the target green catalyst.
Hydrothermal Method
Under specific reaction conditions, we place metal salts and ligands in an aqueous solution, a green solvent, for reaction to prepare nanoscale catalyst particles.
Ion Exchange Method
We prepare novel catalysts by placing an existing solid catalyst in a solution containing the target ions and utilizing an ion exchange reaction, an operation with a high atomic economy.
Vacuum Evaporation Method
We obtain a catalyst in the form of a thin film by heating a metal source in a vacuum environment to evaporate and deposit it on a substrate. This method avoids the use of excess solvents and is well-suited to meet sustainability requirements.
Of course, we also optimize the reaction paths in the process of producing green catalysts using different methods. We adjust the reaction conditions and pathways to obtain the best results and products that meet the requirements of green chemistry. Our goal is to make products that comply with green chemistry with optimum reaction conditions. Other goals also include increasing the efficiency of the reaction, minimizing pollution, and reducing energy usage.
Below is the detailed process of the services we provide:
CD BioSciences-GreenChemistry is known to provide specialized chemistries that allow enhanced design and production of biocatalysts, and green catalyst production services are no exception. We reduce the environmental footprint while increasing the efficiency of chemical reactions. Please contact us if you need more detailed information regarding our green catalyst production method.
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