Green and sustainable chemistry

Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Abstract

While it is undisputable that chemical industry is significantly important in today's world, by playing a crucial role in driving economic growth and in improving our standard of living, it can also not be denied that it has various negative impacts on the environment and on human health. Green and sustainable chemistry are two approaches that aim to address these issues: the negative effects of chemical industry on the environment and on human health. The “12 principles of green chemistry” is the framework that has been guiding the research and the advancements in the field of green chemistry since its emergence. Green chemistry aims to design chemical products and processes that are cost effective that cause the lowest possible level of damage to the environment and that generate the lowest possible level of hazardous substances. Sustainable chemistry on the other side, in addition to the elements of green chemistry, takes into consideration other aspects of sustainability such as social and economic sustainability. This field is becoming increasingly important in the modern world as people become more aware of the need for sustainable practices in all areas of life, including chemical manufacturing and use. All in all, green and sustainable chemistry is important because it provides a framework to develop innovative solutions to environmental problems and social challenges and to design products and processes that are less hazardous for human health.

Identifier

85193388236 (Scopus)

ISBN

[9780443154317, 9780443154324]

Publication Title

Green Imprinted Materials: From Design to Environmental and Food Applications

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15431-7.00014-3

First Page

3

Last Page

25

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