Evaluation of Brazilian Contribuiton to Sustainable Development Through Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis

Abstract

Chemistry's commitment to Sustainable Development (DS) can be called Green Chemistry (GC), which aims to create and implement chemical practices that are less harmful to the environment, avoiding or reducing the negative impact of chemical products or processes. This work aims to assess the Brazilian contributions to sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a systematic review of publications focused on microwave-assisted organic synthesis. It was possible to observe that all selected works contributed to ODS 7, reducing reaction time and increasing energy efficiency. So, in addition to the use of microwave radiation, other Green Chemistry (GC) strategies were also used, such as the use of catalysts, the use of green solvents, and concern in waste generation.