The research group of Assistant Professor Dr. Panuwat Padungros introduces a new eco-friendly catalyst, N,N-didodecylammonium N,N-didodecyldithiocarbamate (AmDTC-C12C12), which self-assembles in water to form vesicles that promote chemical reactions. This system allows the synthesis of valuable compounds like 4H-chromenes and γ-nitro ketones in water, avoiding harmful organic solvents.
- Ayodele J. Atibioke
- Panassilp Authai
- Tirayut Vilaivan
- Panuwat Padungros