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Enantioselective Organocatalysis: Catalysts, Reactions, and Applications Volume 1, Part I: Catalyst Structures Chapter 5: Emerging Organocatalyst Classes from Renewable Sources (Pages: 125-163)

Chapter 5 provides an overview of recent progress in the synthesis of enantiopure chiral organocatalysts obtained from renewable platform molecules that, although less explored, demonstrate both economic viability and sustainability. Isosorbide, levoglucosenone, and terpenes have been employed as key precursors for the design of eco-friendly chiral organocatalysts successfully applied in asymmetric transformations. Reference is also made to early examples of organocatalysts derived from alter...

Surviving adversity: Exploring the presence of Lunularia cruciata (L.) Dum. on metal-polluted mining waste

The tailings dump of Barraxiutta (Sardinia, Italy) contains considerable concentrations of heavy metals and, consequently, is scarcely colonized by plants. However, wild populations of the liverwort Lunularia cruciata (L.) Dum. form dense and healthy-looking carpets on this tailing dump. L. cruciata colonizing the tailing dump was compared with a control population growing in a pristine environment in terms of: (i) pollutant content, (ii) photochemical efficiency, and (iii) volatile secondary...

Mechanochemical Functionalization of Oxidized Carbon Black with PLA

Efficient phytoremediation of first-flush storm water using an innovative constructed wetland: a pilot-scale study towards sustainable water reuse

Phytoremediation for wastewater treatment is a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. This study focuses on treating First-Flush StormWaters (FFSWs), which carry contaminants from urban surfaces, causing water or soil pollution. The performance of an innovative Nature-Based Solution (NBS), using a Hybrid-flow Constructed Wetland (HCW), was tested at a pilot scale to meet quality standards for reusable wastewater. The aquatic macrophytes employed in the HCW Arundo d...