Recent advances in metal-free catalysts for the synthesis of N-heterocyclic frameworks focusing on 5- and 6-membered rings: a review

Hai Truong Nguyen, The Thai Nguyen, Vinh Thanh Chau Doan, Trinh Hao Nguyen and Minh Hai Tran

RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 9676
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A green and efficient method for the synthesis of pyrroles using a deep eutectic solvent ([CholineCl][ZnCl2]3) under solvent-free sonication

Hai Truong Nguyen, Duy-Khiem Nguyen Chau and Phuong Hoang Tran

New J. Chem., 2017, 41, 12481
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Preparation of polysubstituted imidazoles using AC-SO3H/[Urea]7[ZnCl2]2as an efficient catalyst system: a novel method, and α-glucosidase inhibitor activity

Hai Truong Nguyen, Vy Anh Truong and Phuong Hoang Tran

RSC Adv., 2023, 13, 12455
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New nano-Fe3O4-supported Lewis acidic ionic liquid as a highly effective and recyclable catalyst for the preparation of benzoxanthenes and pyrroles under solvent-free sonication

Hai Truong Nguyen, Ngoc-Phuong Thi Le, Duy-Khiem Nguyen Chau and Phuong Hoang Tran

RSC Adv., 2018, 8, 35681
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An efficient multicomponent synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted and 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles catalyzed by a magnetic nanoparticle supported Lewis acidic deep eutectic solvent

Thanh Thi Nguyen, Ngoc-Phuong Thi Le, The Thai Nguyen and Phuong Hoang Tran

RSC Adv., 2019, 9, 38148
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Deep eutectic solvent-catalyzed arylation of benzoxazoles with aromatic aldehydes

Phuong Hoang Tran and Anh-Hung Thi Hang

RSC Adv., 2018, 8, 11127
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One-pot three-component synthesis of 1-amidoalkyl naphthols and polyhydroquinolines using a deep eutectic solvent: a green method and mechanistic insight

Vu Thanh Nguyen, Hai Truong Nguyen and Phuong Hoang Tran

New J. Chem., 2021, 45, 2053
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Highly Efficient Enzymatic Acylation of Dihydromyricetin by the Immobilized Lipase with Deep Eutectic Solvents as Cosolvent

Shi-Lin Cao, Xiao Deng, Pei Xu, Zi-Xuan Huang, Jian Zhou, Xue-Hui Li, Min-Hua Zong and Wen-Yong Lou

J. Agric. Food Chem., 2017, 65, 2084
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A New Pathway for the Preparation of Pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles and molecular Docking as Inhibitors of p38 MAP Kinase

Hai Truong Nguyen, Minh-Nhat Ha Truong, Tan Van Le, Nam Tri Vo, Hoang Duc Nguyen and Phuong Hoang Tran

ACS Omega, 2022, 7, 17432
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Sustainable Synthesis of Functional Materials Assisted by Deep Eutectic Solvents for Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications

Yingxia Nie, Yuyue Zhou, Yan Zhang, Dalin Sun, Deyu Wu, Lin Ban, Sonil Nanda, Chunbao Xu and Heng Zhang

Adv Funct Materials, 2025, 35
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Intermolecular and Intramolecular Friedel‐Crafts Acylation of Carboxylic Acids using Binary Ionic Liquids: An Experimental and Computational Study

Hai Truong Nguyen, Nghia Le, Yoshiyuki Kawazoe, Nguyen‐Nguyen Pham‐Tran and Phuong Hoang Tran

ChemistrySelect, 2022, 7
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Rapid and Simple Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Benzoxazoles Catalyzed by [CholineCl][Oxalic Acid]

Phuoc Thi Pham, Hai Truong Nguyen, The Thai Nguyen, Linh Ho Thuy Nguyen, Minh-Huy Dinh Dang, Tan Le Hoang Doan, Dung Duc Pham, Cong Tien Nguyen and Phuong Hoang Tran

Catalysts, 2022, 12, 1394
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Deep eutectic solvents in membrane science and technology: Fundamental, preparation, application, and future perspective

Mohsen Taghizadeh, Ali Taghizadeh, Vahid Vatanpour, Mohammad Reza Ganjali and Mohammad Reza Saeb

Separation and Purification Technology, 2021, 258, 118015
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Preparation and Application of Porous Materials based on Deep Eutectic Solvents

Xiaoxia Li, Jinsub Choi, Wha-Seung Ahn and Kyung Ho Row

Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, 2018, 48, 73
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A New Green and Efficient Brønsted: Lewis Acidic DES for Pyrrole Synthesis

M. Shaibuna, Letcy V. Theresa and K. Sreekumar

Catal Lett, 2018, 148, 2359
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Nonaqueous Microencapsulation of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents: Heterogeneous Organocatalysts for Michael Addition Reaction

Charlie Batarseh, Manan Sohanwal and Raed Abu‐Reziq

ChemistrySelect, 2025, 10
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A highly selective and efficient method for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from dehydration of fructose using SACS/DES catalytic system

Phuong Hoang Tran and Phuong Vy Tran

Fuel, 2019, 246, 18
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Alcohol acylation by acetic acid over novel lanthanide-grafted catalytic systems

A. P. Koskin, A. O. Borodin and A. A. Vedyagin

Reac Kinet Mech Cat, 2019, 127, 149
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Beyond Amide Bond Formation: TCFH as a Reagent for Esterification

Nathaniel R. Luis, Kasey K. Chung, Matthew R. Hickey, Ziqing Lin, Gregory L. Beutner and David A. Vosburg

Org. Lett., 2024, 26, 2745
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FeIII‐Based Eutectic Mixtures as Multi‐task and Reusable Reaction Media for Efficient and Selective Conversion of Alkynes into Carbonyl Compounds

Marina Ramos‐Martín, Nicolas Ríos‐Lombardía, Javier González‐Sabín, Sergio E. García‐Garrido, Carmen Concellón, Alejandro Presa Soto, Vicente del Amo and Joaquín García‐Álvarez

Chemistry A European J, 2023, 29
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Deep eutectic solvent: An efficient and green catalyst for the three-component condensation of indoles, aromatic aldehydes, and activated methylene compounds

Minh-Nguyet Thi Tran, Xuan-Trang Thi Nguyen, Hai Truong Nguyen, Duy-Khiem Nguyen Chau and Phuong Hoang Tran

Tetrahedron Letters, 2020, 61, 151481
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Green and Sustainable Solvents in Chemical Processes

Coby J. Clarke, Wei-Chien Tu, Oliver Levers, Andreas Bröhl and Jason P. Hallett

Chem. Rev., 2018, 118, 747
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The role of deep eutectic solvents in catalysis. A vision on their contribution to homogeneous, heterogeneous and electrocatalytic processes

María S. Álvarez, María A. Longo, Ana Rodríguez and Francisco J. Deive

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2024, 132, 36
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Catalyst Free Selective Monobenzoylation of Diols with Benzoyl Cyanide: A Robust and Regioselective Strategy

Malik Abdul Waseem, Ali Mohd Lone, Bisma Teli and Bilal A. Bhat

ChemistrySelect, 2018, 3, 828
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Development of deep eutectic solvents for sustainable chemistry

Junmiao Liu, Xiaoxia Li and Kyung Ho Row

Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2022, 362, 119654
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Kinetic study on the reaction of palmitic acid with ethanol catalyzed by deep eutectic solvent based on dodecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride

Shan Jiang, Zuoxiang Zeng, Weilan Xue, Wei Zhang and Zhiyuan Zhou

Korean J. Chem. Eng., 2020, 37, 1482
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Ionic Liquid-Coated Nanoparticles (CaO@SiO2@BAIL): A Bi-Functional and Environmentally Benign Catalyst for Green Synthesis of Pyridine, Pyrimidine, and Pyrazoline Derivatives

Fatemeh Sameri, Mohammad Ali Bodaghifard and Akbar Mobinikhaledi

Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 2022, 42, 4700
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From Deep Eutectic Solvents to Nitrogen‐rich Ordered Mesoporous Carbons: A Powerful Host for the Immobilization of Palladium Nanoparticles in the Aerobic Oxidation of Alcohols

Seyedeh Zahra Alizadeh, Babak Karimi and Hojatollah Vali

ChemCatChem, 2022, 14
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Synthesis of a new series of 2-hydroxy-5-iodo-N’-(1-arylethylidene)benzohydrazides using a deep eutectic solvent as solvent/catalyst under sonication

The Thai Nguyen, Cong Tien Nguyen and Phuong Hoang Tran

Heliyon, 2019, 5, e02353
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A new approach for the synthesis of α‐ketothioamides from methyl ketone, pyrrolidine/piperidine and elemental sulfur using recyclable magnetic catalyst

Ngoc‐Phuong Thi Le, Thien‐Hang Thi Nguyen, Thy Khanh Nguyen, Phuong‐Khanh Bich Tran and Phuong Hoang Tran

J of Chemical Tech & Biotech, 2023, 98, 2823
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Iodine‐Functionalized Magnetic Reduced Graphene Oxide as an Efficient Nanocatalyst for Acetylation of Phenol, Alcohol, and Sugar Derivatives

Saeedeh Toorchi Roudsari and Sodeh Sadjadi

ChemistrySelect, 2023, 8
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Economically Viable and Efficient Catalysts for Esterification and Cross Aldol Condensation Reactions under Mild Conditions

Kulsum Bano, Archana Jain, Ratan Sarkar and Tarun K. Panda

ChemistrySelect, 2020, 5, 4470
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Use of deep eutectic solvents as catalyst: A mini-review

Ayşe Ezgi Ünlü, Azime Arıkaya and Serpil Takaç

Green Processing and Synthesis, 2019, 8, 355
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Deep eutectic solvents as reusable catalysts and promoter for the greener syntheses of small molecules: Recent advances

Seyyed Emad Hooshmand, Sandeep Kumar, Indra Bahadur, Thishana Singh and Rajender S. Varma

Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2023, 371, 121013
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AC-SO3H/[CholineCl][Urea]2 as a green catalytic system for the synthesis of pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole scaffolds

Hai Truong Nguyen, Tan Van Le and Phuong Hoang Tran

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2021, 9, 105228
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