James Sherwood

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To what extent do terms such as 'renewable' and 'recyclable' incoporate end-of-life considerations?

The term 'renewable' is often used to indicate that a material (or a form of energy) originates from a non-fossil source (biomass for example). However to be 'renewed' the material must return to...

04 April 2014 3,884 1 View

Does anyone know the origin of the aqueous dioxane binary solvent system used for Suzuki cross-coupling reactions?

I have tried to find the original paper and some justification for using it, but so far no luck.

01 January 2014 3,250 3 View

What would you consider to be a 'green' Lewis acidic catalyst?

What catalysts possess attributes of elemental sustainability, recyclability, low toxicity, minimal environmental impact and of course strong electron accepting ability, or the best balance of...

11 November 2013 7,475 12 View