Catalysis in new reaction media

We are exploring the use of ionic liquids as efficient media for C-C bond formation reactions and for enzymatic synthesis; moreover we are studying micelle promoted multicomponent reactions and asymmetric organocatalysis in aqueous medium to synthesize highly functionalized and complex molecules which are pharmacologically important. These reactions under green chemistry conditions are important because of their cost-effectiveness, safe, less toxic and environmentally benign characteristics.

Selected publications:

1. Nicola Armenise, Danilo Malferrari, Sara Ricciardulli, Paola Galletti, Emilio Tagliavini, European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2016(19), 3177-3185.
2. Paola Galletti, Fabio Moretti, Chiara Samorì, Emilio Tagliavini, ChemSusChem, 2009, 2, 1045-1050.
3. Paola Galletti, Fabio Moretti, Chiara Samorì, Emilio Tagliavini, Green Chemistry, 2007, 9, 987-991.