One of the primary objectives in advancing green catalysis is to design catalysts that are both efficient and environmentally friendly. This can be achieved through:
- Biocatalysts: Enzymes and microorganisms can be used as catalysts, offering high specificity and operating under mild conditions. - Heterogeneous Catalysts: These catalysts can be easily separated from the reaction mixture and reused, minimizing waste. - Metal-free Catalysts: Using organic molecules as catalysts can avoid the use of toxic or rare metals.
