Green Chemistry approach for synthesis of Schiff bases and their applications

Abstract

Reducing the quantity of hazardous substances utilized in synthesis and their release into the environment is the aim of green synthesis. Green procedures need to reduce reaction time, increase selectivity, and make product separation easier than with standard methods. The pharmacological effects of schiff base ligands and their metal complexes are widely recognized, and they find extensive application across various industries. They perform a number of vital biological and pharmacological tasks. The goal of this study is to identify the most effective, environmentally friendly, and time- and labor-efficient methods for synthesizing Schiff bases while concentrating on environmentally friendly synthetic processes. The study examines seven green synthesis techniques for creating Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes, such as irradiating the material using microwaves, using water as a green solvent, grinding, using natural acids as catalysts, Ultrasonic, Ball milling method and from industrial waste.
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