Loyd D. Bastin
Professor
chemistry
Widener University
United States of America
Biography
PhD Organic Chemistry 2000 University of Washington (WA) BA Chemistry 1994 University of Kentucky (KY)
Research Interest
research with Widener undergraduate students focuses on the development of greener syntheses of pharmaceuticals. Currently we are working on the greener synthesis of isoxazole derivatives, which serve as building blocks for pharmaceuticals used as anticonvulsants, antiepileptics, and antimicrobials. To 'green' the synthetic process, we aim to reduce waste and to find alternative chemicals to use as reagents to replace those that are corrosive, toxic, volatile, and sometimes carcinogenic.
Publications
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Van Bramer, S.E., & Bastin L.D. (2013). Using a progressive laboratory report to develop student writing skills. Journal of Chemical Education 90(6), 745–750.
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Belford, R.E., & Bastin, L.D. (2013). ConfChem conference on educating the next generation: Green and sustainable chemistry - An online conference. Journal of Chemical Education 90(4), 508–509.
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Bastin, L.D. (2011). Environmentally-friendly organic reagents and products. In A. Dicks, Ed., Green Organic Chemistry in Lecture and Laboratory, Chapter 6. CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL: 165–197.
