Microwave-Assisted Chemistry

This chapter introduces the research situation of microwave-assisted organic synthesis (MAOS) and some characteristic reaction cases. It also explains why MAOS is a reaction suitable for Green Chemistry (no solvent or water solvent condition). The effectiveness of the removal of dissolved oxygen is discussed. In addition, the chapter introduces some advantages and features of the microwave method in polymer synthesis as well as biochemical oriented processes, namely enzymatic reactions and their applications. Microwave-assisted chemistry performed in the presence of solid catalysts will be expounded in greater detail in the next Chap. 10 . The coffee break talks about the future of microwave processing of foods.