Investigation of Nanoparticle-Enabled Catalysts in Enhancing Green Chemistry for Sustainable Industrial Processes

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Structure of the Thesis 2. Overview of Green Chemistry 2.1 Principles of Green Chemistry 2.2 Importance in Industrial Processes 2.3 Current Challenges 3. Basics of Nanoparticles 3.1 Definition and Properties 3.2 Synthesis Methods 3.3 Characterization Techniques 4. Catalysis in Green Chemistry 4.1 Role of Catalysts 4.2 Types of Catalytic Reactions 4.3 Industrial Applications 5. Nanoparticle-Enabled Catalysts 5.1 Mechanism of Action 5.2 Advantages over Traditional Catalysts 5.3 Case Studies 6. Case Studies in Industry 6.1 Petrochemical Refining 6.2 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 6.3 Agrochemical Production 7. Environmental and Economic Impacts 7.1 Reduction of Waste and Emissions 7.2 Cost Efficiency Analysis 7.3 Life Cycle Assessment 8. Future Perspectives and Research Directions 8.1 Emerging Nanotechnologies 8.2 Policy and Regulation Considerations 8.3 Potential for Broader Applications