B. M. Bhanage

Biography

Professor, Chemistry

Research Interest

• Homogeneous catalysis, Reaction kinetics and mechanism • Preparation and Characterization of organometallic complexes • Catalyst-product separation techniques in homogeneous catalysis such as biphasic catalysis, Supported liquid phase catalysis • Ultrasound assisted organic reactions and catalysis • C-C, C-N coupling reaction for organic synthesis. • Microwave assisted organic reactions and catalysis • Preparation and application of ionic liquids for organic synthesis • Catalysis and reactions in supercritical carbon dioxide • Carbon dioxide fixation into valuable chemicals • Carbon mono-oxide fixation into valuable chemicals • Hydroformylation for the synthesis of fine chemicals • Polycarbonate synthesis via organometallic complexes • Heterogeneous catalysis • Biocatalysis - study of the behavior of hydrolases in organic solvents and neoteric solvents like ionic liquids, supercritical carbon dioxide. • Synthesis of nanomaterials, exploration of nanomaterials as catalysts for organic synthesis. • Green chemistry- Development of environmentally benign synthetic procedures for organic synthesis. • Hydrogenation reactions for organic synthesis. • Asymmetric catalysis for organic synthesis.