@article {48021,
	title = {Microwave-assisted selective N-alkylation of aniline over molybdenum supported catalyst},
	journal = {Catalysis Communications},
	volume = {168},
	year = {2022},
	month = {AUG},
	pages = {106464},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {<p>
	Selective N-alkylation of aniline is a tough and challenging reaction due to over alkylation, therefore, catalyst with specific characteristics is needed to accomplish such transformations. In this work, a series of catalysts with molybdenum supported on alumina are prepared and subjected to various reaction conditions, out of which 30 PMA (Phosphomolybdic acid) showed the best result due to its proper combination of acidic sites. This reaction is sustainable and environmentally friendly as it is carried out with methanol as an alkylating source in the presence of microwave radiation at low temperature. The reaction data was compared with various other reactor systems too.</p>
},
	issn = {1566-7367},
	doi = {10.1016/j.catcom.2022.106464},
	author = {Bhatkar, Akash and Mane, Samruddhi and Mekala, Siva Prasad and Gogoi, Pranjal and Mohapatra, Gourab and Ramakrishnan, Archana and Marimuthu, Prabu and Thirumalaiswamy, Raja}
}
@article {49312,
	title = {An effective, facile, and rapid synthesis of nanosized Mn3O4 using a microwave route},
	journal = {Journal of Nanoparticle Research},
	volume = {26},
	year = {2024},
	month = {OCT},
	pages = {239},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {<p>
	Microwave-assisted one-pot, one-step, calcination-free synthesis of nanosized Mn3O4 is reported using only benzylamine and manganese acetate. Benzylamine in this protocol plays a vital role for efficient microwave synthesis. This microwave method enables the synthesis of nanosized Mn3O4 in just few hours only in a single step eliminating the need of calcinations of any intermediate. The synthesized nanosized Mn3O4 was analyzed by XRD, HRTEM, EDAX, and Raman spectroscopy. The catalytic and electrochemical properties of as-synthesized Mn3O4 were investigated. In galvanostatic charge-discharge experiments, after 800 cycles, more than 89\% capacitance was retained for electrodes made by as synthesized Mn3O4 nanomaterials indicating its very good stability. In the catalytic conversion of cinnamyl alcohol to cinnamaldehyde via oxidation, using as prepared nanosized Mn3O4 as a catalyst, it displays effective catalytic properties. A probable mechanical study of its formation was also envisaged. This synthesis protocol is additive-free, occurs in a short time, is facile, is energy efficient, and eliminates the use of many chemicals. These silent features make these reported protocols economically viable and environmentally benign which adhere to the principles of Green Chemistry.</p>
},
	keywords = {Calcination free, Electrochemical and catalytic properties, Nanosized Mn3O4, Single-step synthesis},
	issn = {1388-0764},
	doi = {10.1007/s11051-024-06148-3},
	author = {Yadav, Akash and Jha, Ratnesh and Bhatkar, Akash and Kamble, Aditi and Vaishnav, Vishal and Bogalera, Shivamurthy P. and Manikandan, Marimuthu and Nayaka, Girish Praveen and Umbarkar, Shubhangi and Raja, Thirumalaiswamy and Bhatte, Kushal D.}
}
