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In this episode we discuss sustainable chemistry and the replacement of critical materials like platinum group elements with guest Dr. Soumyadeep Chakrabortty from the Max-Planck-Institute for Kohlenforschung. We delve into the importance of sustainability in chemical reactions, the role of catalysis, and the development of more benign and cost-effective catalysts. Soumyadeep shares his experiences with asymmetric hydrogenation and the creation of a new ligands for pharmaceutical applications. The conversation also touches on collaboration between academia and industry and the impact of high-throughput screening and AI on future catalysis research.

00:48 The Importance of Sustainable Chemistry

04:02 Catalysis and Its Role in Chemistry

05:59 Asymmetric Hydrogenation Explained

15:45 Challenges in Replacing Precious Metals

20:31 Academia vs. Industry in Chemical Research

27:54 Future of Catalysis Research

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