Mechanochemistry–the utilization of mechanical forces to induce chemical reactions–is a
rarely considered tool for polymer synthesis. It offers numerous advantages such as reduced …

Direct mechanocatalysis (DM) describes solvent-free catalytic reactions that are initiated by
mechanical forces in mechanochemical reactors such as ball mills. The distinctive feature of …

The past decade has seen a reawakening of solid-state approaches to chemical synthesis,
driven by the search for new, cleaner synthetic methodologies. Mechanochemistry, ie …

The vast chemical and structural diversity of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) opens up the
exciting possibility of “crystal engineering” MOFs tailored for particular catalytic or separation …

Perhaps due in no small part to its historical mystique, mechanochemistry has been
shrowded in relative obscurity for quite some time. The successes of mechanochemistry in …

Mechanochemical transformations offer environmentally benign synthesis routes, whilst
enhancing both the speed and selectivity of reactions. In this regard, mechanochemistry …

In recent years, the application of mechanical energy to chemical systems has repeatedly
proven beneficial to facilitate chemical transformations in various areas in chemistry. Today …

Grinding solid reagents under solvent-free or low-solvent conditions (mechanochemistry) is
emerging as a general synthetic technique which is an alternative to conventional solvent …

Conspectus The past two decades have witnessed a rapid emergence of interest in
mechanochemistry–chemical and materials reactivity achieved or sustained by the action of …

We provide a brief overview of recent advances in the use of mechanochemical techniques
for the synthesis of organic molecules and materials, highlighting selected examples of …