Heterogeneous Enantioselective Catalysts in Industrial Research and Application

Heterogeneous Enantioselective Catalysts in Industrial Research and Application 

Nevertheless, we believe that heterogeneous asymmetric catalysis is-and will continue to be-an important field in the future, in view of its undisputable advantages over homogeneous counterparts with regards to separation and economy. 

To date, chemists have developed, with varying degrees of success, a wide variety of heterogenization techniques which will steadily broaden their applicability in the future. Finally, the identification of more economic and reliable heterogeneous asymmetric catalytic systems with high activity, selectivity, stability and reusability remains a challenging, but very worthwhile, goal which calls for collaborative efforts from both industry and academia. 

Collins, A.N., Sheldrake, G.N. and Crosby, J. (1992) Chirality in Industry The Commercial Manufacture and Applications of Optically Active Compounds, John Wiley Sons, Ltd, Chichester. 

---