Nanocatalysis is the latest development in the field of synthetic chemistry
that has revolutionized the process of chemical transformation. The nanocatalysts offer
several advantages as compared to conventional catalyst such as simple and
inexpensive methods of preparation, high surface to volume ratio, large number of
active sites, high selectivity, enhanced stability, easy recovery and recyclability. In
recent years, the nanomaterials have been widely used in the synthesis of heterocylic
moieties. The chapter aims to highlight the role of diverse nanocatalysts in the
synthesis of various five-, six- and seven- membered heterocycles. An update on
catalytic efficiencies of various nanocatalyts such as magnetic nanocatalysts,
nanomixed metal oxides, core-shell nanocatalysts, nano-supported catalysts and
graphene-based nanocatalysts for the synthesis of heterocycles have been incorporated
in this chapter.
Keywords: Core-shell nanocatalysts, Easy recovery, Enhanced stability, Five,
Graphene-based nanocatalysts, Heterocyclic moieties, High selectivity,
Inexpensive, Magnetic nanocatalysts nanocatalysis, Nanomaterials, Nano mixed
metal oxides, Nano-supported catalysts, Recyclability, Six and seven membered
heterocycles.
