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Arecanut organic residue-enhanced polymer films: An efficient catalyst for amidation reactions

Title
Arecanut organic residue-enhanced polymer films: An efficient catalyst for amidation reactions
Creator
Jose, Jasmine; C J, Binish; Johns, Jobish; Chundattu, Sony J.; A V, Vijayasankar
Description
This research introduces an innovative approach to repurpose agricultural by-products as catalysts in chemical synthesis, addressing waste disposal challenges. Composite films were developed using arecanut organic residue, an underexploited by-product, blended with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan. The films were synthesized through solvent casting and thermal curing, with experimental parameters systematically optimized. Physicochemical characterization confirmed successful integration of components and revealed structural properties. The catalytic efficiency of the films was evaluated in amide synthesis, a key reaction in pharmaceuticals. A blend of 1.5 g PVA, 0.3 g chitosan, and 1 mL arecanut residue achieved a 95 % yield in ester-amine reactions, attributed to synergistic interactions between the polymer matrix and reactive sites. The films exhibited excellent reusability, maintaining catalytic efficiency over three cycles. This study highlights the potential of arecanut residue-based composites as sustainable, efficient catalysts for industrially relevant transformations. 2025 Korean Physical Society
Source
Current Applied Physics;Volume;80;pp.43-50
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Elsevier B.V.
Subject
Amidation; Arecanut organic residue; Chitosan; Green catalysis; Polymer film; PVA
Coverage
Jose J., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, 560029, India; C J B., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, 560029, India, Centre for Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Johns J., Department of Physics, Rajarajeswari College of Engineering, Mysore Road, Bengaluru, 560074, India; Chundattu S.J., Department of Sciences and Humanities, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, 560074, India; A V V., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, 560029, India, Centre for Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, 560029, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 15671739;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Jose, Jasmine; C J, Binish; Johns, Jobish; Chundattu, Sony J.; A V, Vijayasankar, “Arecanut organic residue-enhanced polymer films: An efficient catalyst for amidation reactions,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22209.

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