How does Gaunt's work contribute to sustainability?
One of the key aspects of Gaunt's research is its focus on sustainable catalysis. By developing catalytic processes that are more efficient and selective, his work helps to reduce the amount of waste and energy consumption associated with chemical synthesis. For example, his methods for C-H activation eliminate the need for pre-functionalized substrates, thereby reducing the number of steps and reagents required in a synthesis. This not only makes the process more sustainable but also more cost-effective.
