Abstract
Hydrotalcite-based materials or Hydrotalcites (HTs) have gained significant
attention in recent years as efficient and versatile catalysts for various organic
transformation reactions. The tunable surface properties, high surface area, and
excellent thermal stability make them ideal catalysts for a range of chemical reactions.
This book chapter provides an overview of the recent advances in the application of
hydrotalcite-based materials as catalysts in organic transformations. The chapter
highlights the various catalytic reactions where hydrotalcite-based materials have
shown significant potential in the synthesis of a range of heterocycles such as
chromenes, pyrans, pyrazoles, and triazoles. as well as oxidation, reduction, and C-C
bond formation reactions. The chapter also discusses the various modifications that can
be made to hydrotalcite-based materials to enhance their catalytic activity, selectivity,
and stability by tailoring the electronic structure of the catalysts and supports.
Additionally, the chapter covers the use of hydrotalcite-based materials in the synthesis
of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and polymers. Overall, this book chapter provides a
comprehensive overview of the catalytic application of hydrotalcite-based materials in
organic transformations. It will be of great interest to researchers and professionals in
the fields of catalysis, organic chemistry, and materials science, as well as to those
interested in developing more sustainable and efficient catalytic processes.