Microwaves in Chemistry Applications: Fundamentals, Methods and Future Trends (Advances in Green and Sustainable Chemistry)

Front Matter
Copyright
Authors´ biographies
Preface
1. Foundational principles of microwave chemistry
	Introduction
	Electromagnetic spectrum
	Microwave radiation
		Properties of microwaves
		Advantages and disadvantages of microwave radiation
		Applications of microwave radiation
	Microwave chemistry
		Microwave heating
		Principles of microwave heating
		Microwave versus conventional heating
		Advantages of microwave heating
		Applications of microwave heating
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
2. Microwave equipment for chemistry
	Introduction
	The basic structure of the microwave device
		Microwave generator
		High-frequency power supplies
		Isolators
		Waveguide
		Power monitors
		Applicator (cavity)
	Domestic microwave ovens in the laboratory
		Modifications in domestic microwave ovens
	Commercial microwave reactors
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
3. Modeling and interpreting microwave effects
	Introduction
	Modeling of microwave heat transfer in liquids
	Modeling of microwave heat transfer in solids
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
4. Microwave-assisted synthesis of oxygen- and sulfur-containing organic compounds
	Introduction
	Oxygen-containing organic compounds
		Xanthene derivatives
		Furan derivatives
		Cinnamic acid and coumarin derivatives
	Organosulfur compounds
	Other heterocyclic compounds
		Benzoselenophenes
		Phenanthrene
		Arylphosphonates
		Alcohols and acetones
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
5. Microwave-assisted synthesis of N-heterocycles
	Introduction
	Pyrimidines
	Steroidal derivatives
	Thiazoles
	Imines
	Oxadiazoles
	Tetrazoles and triazoles
	Quinolines
	Indolizines
	β-Lactams
	Pyrroles
	Aza cyclo-octanes
	Schiff bases
	Chalcone
	Quinoxalines
	Carbazoles
	Ipsapirones
	Thiazoles
	Acridine-acetazolamide conjugates
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
6. Microwave-assisted oxidation and reduction reactions
	Introduction
	Oxidation reactions
		Oxidation of polyphenolic molecules
			Oxidation of a lignin phenolic monomer using Co(salen)/SBA-15 induced by microwave
			Oxidation of silibinin assisted by microwave
		Oxidation of alcohols
			Oxidation of alcohols with hydrogen peroxide assisted by microwave and catalyzed by nitrogen ligands of iron com ...
			Solvent-free peroxidative oxidation of alcohols assisted by microwave and catalyzed by Iron(III)-TEMPO
			Peroxidative reaction of 1-phenylethanol and cyclohexane assisted by microwave using N-based additives
			Solvent-free peroxidative reaction of secondary alcohols induced by microwave and catalyzed by copper(II) 2,4-al ...
			Peroxidative reaction of toluene and 1-phenylethanol assisted by microwave with keto and enol aroylhydrazone Cu( ...
			Cinnamyl alcohol oxidation mediated by microwave using iron and palladium catalysts
			Oxidation of cyclohexane and 1- and 2-phenylethanol induced by microwave and using C-scorpionate iron(II) comple ...
			Oxidation of cyclohexane mediated by microwave and using copper(II) complexes
		Oxidation of carbohydrates
			Oxidation of sugars induced by microwave in water and zinc-vanadium oxide
			Base-free oxidation of glucose induced by microwave on gold nanoparticle
			Oxidation of starch assisted by microwave
			Oxidation of indan-1-ones into ninhydrins mediated by microwave
			Oxidation of molecules with cetyltrimethylammonium chlorochromate assisted by microwave
			Manganese(III) acetate-based oxidative cyclizations of olefines with β-ketosulfones mediated by microwave
			Fentons oxidation of amoxicillin assisted by microwave
	Reduction reactions
		Pd/C-catalyzed reduction of levulinic acid induced by microwave
		Reduction of nitroarenes assisted by microwave using NiO nanoparticles
		Wolff-Kishner reduction assisted by microwave
		Reduction of trimethylsilyl carbonyl compounds mediated by microwave in the presence of sodium borohydride
		Reduction of carbonyl compounds induced by microwave in glycerol
		Crossed Cannizzaro reaction using barium hydroxide mediated by microwave
		Microwave-induced reduction of levulinic acid with alcohols in the presence of Ru/C
		Microwave-assisted reduction of acetophenones using Ni-Al alloy in water
		Microwave-assisted one-pot selective azido reduction/tandem cyclization in condensed and solid phase with nickel b ...
		Reduction of β-carboline imines by chiral auxiliaries induced by microwave
		Microwave-induced reduction of α, β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds using sodium borohydride supported on magnesiu ...
		Reduction of carbonyl compounds using sodium borohydride supported on alumina induced by microwave
		Microwave-assisted bioreduction of aromatic aldehydes using aloe vera
		Microwave-induced reduction of aromatic nitro compounds with ammonium chloride and zinc dust
		Molybdenum hexacarbonyl and DBU-mediated reduction of nitro compounds induced by microwave
		Microwave-induced solvent-free reduction of aromatic nitro compounds with alumina-supported hydrazine
		Reduction of carbonyl compounds with sodium borohydride mediated by microwave
		Reduction of alkene groups in β-lactams induced by microwave
		Reductive cyclization induced by microwave
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
7. Microwave-assisted enzymatic reactions
	Introduction
	Lipases
	Cellulase
	Glycosidases
	Protease
	Bakers yeast
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
8. Microwave-assisted sterilization
	Introduction
	Microwave sterilization in medical industry
	Microwave sterilization in food industry
	Sterilization using microwave plasmas
	Sterilization using combined system
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
9. Microwave-assisted CVD processes for diamond synthesis
	Diamond: Structure, properties, and applications
		Natural diamonds
		Synthetic diamond
		High-pressure high-temperature method
		Chemical vapor deposition method
	Synthesis of the single-crystal diamond
	Synthesis of polycrystalline diamond film
	Diamond doping
		Co-deposition (composites)
	Ultrananocrystalline diamond films
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
10. Future trends in microwave chemistry and biology
	Current trends in microwave technology
	Future trends in microwave technology
		Organic and inorganic chemistry
		Material science
		Biochemistry
		Flow chemistry
		Communication
		Earth science
		Food industry
		Medicinal chemistry
		Space shuttles
		Portable microwave
	Acknowledgments
	References
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