Microwave-Assisted Chemistry

This chapter introduces the research situation of microwave-assisted organic synthesis (MAOS) and some characteristic reaction cases. It also explains why MAOS is a reaction suitable for Green Chemistry (no solvent or water solvent condition). The effectiveness of removal of dissolved oxygen is discussed. In addition, the advantages and features of the microwave method in polymer synthesis, enzymatic reactions, heterogeneous catalytic reactions, and photocatalytic reactions are introduced. The coffee break talks about the future of microwave processing of foods.