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A greener approach for chemical synthesis : Visible Light Photoredox Catalysis

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute [CSIR-CDRI], Lucknow

CSIR Societal 800

Grassroot Innovations

Team Members

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VARUN ANAND 10CC23J04003

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JOBSY JOSE 10CC22A04017

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Unmet need – Conventional methods of chemical synthesis as a threat to environment

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  • Produces hazardous waste.

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  • Consumes non-renewable sources of energy.

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  • Toxicity level is so high.

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  • Not a greener approach.

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  • Very time consuming approach.

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  • They are not cost-effective.

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  • Requires high pressure, energy, temperature, or toxic chemicals.

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Solution-Visible light photocatalysis as a greener approach for chemical synthesis

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  • An ideal reagent for environmentally friendly, green chemical synthesis .

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  • Unlike conventional reagents light is non-toxic.

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  • Generate no waste.

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  • Can be obtained from renewable sources.

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  • Promising strategy towards the development of practical, scalable industrial processes with great environmental benefits.

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Advantages of Greener approach for chemical synthesis

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