Application and Perspectives in Organic Chemistry

Given the extraordinary present progression of AuNP-catalyzed reactions, it is obvious that many applications in oxidation catalysis will very soon penetrate the everyday world of organic chemists (as illustrated in this book). Thus, altogether, 

NP catalysis embraces an increasingly large part of organic reactions and is respectful of the Green Chemistry aspects. 

Altogether, the field of metal NP catalysis is a fascinating one, as exemplified by the new gold rush and its very attractive perspectives in oxidation chemistry and by the Ugand-free Pd and Ni catalysis using homeopathic amounts of catalyst The metal NP field is presently burgeoning, and it is anticipated that these key challenges will be met in the close future, and that this area of nanoscience will be much more applied in tomorrow s laboratory and industry. 

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