Microwave-assisted Reactions with Solid Acid and Base Catalysts

Abstract

The combined applications of solid acid and solid base catalysis with microwave activation are reviewed. The chapter is divided into three main parts: (i) a brief survey of solid acid and solid base catalysts, such as metal oxides, clays, acidic and basic zeolites, ion-exchange resins, etc. and the application of microwave irradiation in environmentally benign processes, and synthetic applications using (ii) solid acid and (iii) solid base catalysts.