Photocatalysis for Organic Synthesis: Principles and Applications

Ajay Kumar

ISBN 10: 1779569483 ISBN 13: 9781779569486

Publisher: Arcler Press, 2026

Synopsis

The field of photocatalysis merges light-driven chemical reactions with green chemistry to produce sustainable and efficient transformations in organic synthesis. It enables reactions that minimize waste and energy consumption while enhancing product selectivity. Photocatalysis for Organic Synthesis: Principles and Applications discusses the mechanisms, catalysts, and technological advances in photocatalytic organic transformations. It explains how visible-light catalysts function and explores real-world industrial and pharmaceutical applications. The book provides practical examples of photoredox reactions and scaling techniques. Each chapter integrates theoretical aspects with experimental methodologies, making it ideal for students and researchers in chemical sciences.

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About the Author

Dr. Ajay Kumar, Associate Professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (accredited with NAAC A , categorized in UGC grade 1 and has QS ranking), Kanpur, is a distinguished academician in School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (ranked NIRF in 2024). Dr. Ajay Kumar is M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and completed Ph.D.(Pharmaceutical Sciences) from Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences in 2016. His area of research spans Pharmaceutical and Medicinal chemistry, focusing on the design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel antimicrobial, antitubercular, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory compounds with potential therapeutic applications. He has guided more than 15 M.Pharm. and currently supervising 05 Ph.D. research scholars and published approximately 27 papers in Scopus indexed impactful journals. He is a life member of APTI. Apart from sound academician, he has quite experience in university administrative work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcler Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1779569483
• ISBN 13: 9781779569486
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 388