Sheldon is distinguished for his pioneering and wide-ranging contributions to catalytic oxidation, biocatalysis and green chemistry and for bridging the traditional gap between organic synthesis and catalysis.[2] He introduced the concept of the E-factor which is now used by companies globally for assessing the efficiency and environmental impact of chemical processes.[2] He has consistently emphasised the need for a new paradigm in the evaluation of efficiency in chemical processes from the traditional concept of chemical yield to one that assigns value to waste minimisation and is an avid proponent of elegance and precision in organic synthesis.[2]
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^ abcDavidson, R. S.; Sheldon, R. A.; Trippett, S. (1966). "The reactions of tetraphenyldiphosphine with alcohols". Journal of the Chemical Society C: Organic: 722. doi:10.1039/J39660000722.
^Sheldon, R. A. (2007). "Enzyme Immobilization: The Quest for Optimum Performance". Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis. 349 (8–9): 1289–1307. doi:10.1002/adsc.200700082.
^Sheldon, R (2001). "Catalytic reactions in ionic liquids". Chemical Communications (23): 2399–407. doi:10.1039/b107270f. PMID12239988.
^ ab"Our 2018 Honorary Fellows". Update. Royal Society of Chemistry. April 2019.
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