Organic Synthesis via Renewable Heterogeneous Nanocatalysts Based on Montmorillonite Clay

Abstract: Synthetic organic molecules are vital for human life, serving as medications, pesticides, dyes, and food additives. Organic synthesis provides routes for the production of these molecules. The traditional methods of organic synthesis require energy, solvents, time, and certain conditions based on the nature of the reactions. To address the issues associated with conventional processes, various environmentally friendly (green) methodologies have been developed. Catalysts are crucial in many chemical methods. Chemists aim to develop catalysts that are cost-effective, easy to recover, and can be synthesized with high catalytic activity and renewability. Natural montmorillonite clay is an ideal material for efficient catalysts since it satisfies all these requirements. This review focuses on the recent advances in the development of renewable nanocatalysts made from montmorillonite to be used for the synthesis of various organic compounds.