Mechanochemistry: a disruptive innovation for the industry of the future

摘要

Mechanochemistry is rapidly developing as a multidisciplinary science on the borderline between chemistry, materials science and environmental science. Experimentally, mechanochemical approaches offer the possibility to rapidly perform chemical reactions under solvent-free and ambient conditions, hence fulfilling several of the guidelines suggested by the principles of Green Chemistry. It is also an effective tool for the formation of nanoparticles with applications in various research areas. In practice, mechanochemical techniques have proven effective in laboratory scale and strategies to scale them up have also been accomplished. Recently, the potential of mechanochemistry to ameliorate industrial chemical processes has been acknowledged at a European level with the approval of the COST Action CA18112 entitled Mechanochemistry for Sustainable Industry (MechSustlnd). This article aims to provide a brief introduction into mechanochemistry, promote the said COST Action and to attract the attention of industrial partners.