Nanoporous silica-supported organocatalyst: a heterogeneous and green hybrid catalyst for organic transformations

Abstract

Organically modified hybrid silica mesostructures are becoming increasingly promising candidates as catalysts for various kinds of organic reactions and green chemistry. Organic moieties with an amine base and sulphonic acid have been extensively incorporated into these mesostructures. In this review, we discuss recent advances of the most common types of organically modified hybrid materials that act as organocatalysts in organic transformations and processes.