Green Chemistry: Sustainable Chemical Practices provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and applications of environmentally responsible chemistry. At its core, the book emphasizes the twelve guiding principles of green chemistry, such as atom economy, waste prevention, the use of safer solvents, and the design of energy-efficient processes. These concepts are presented with clarity and supported by real-world examples, demonstrating how chemistry can be redefined to meet modern sustainability challenges.
The book explores renewable resources, bio-based materials, and alternative energy systems, highlighting the shift toward sustainable feedstocks and low-impact manufacturing. It also examines innovative synthetic techniques, including solvent-free reactions, biocatalysis, and microwave-assisted synthesis, which reduce environmental burdens without compromising efficiency. Beyond laboratory-scale approaches, the text discusses industrial applications in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, polymers, and energy, showcasing the practical potential of green practices in large-scale processes.
Special attention is given to analytical tools and metrics such as life cycle analysis, which help evaluate the environmental performance of chemical processes. Looking
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ahead, the book introduces emerging technologies—artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and synthetic biology—as future drivers of green innovation.
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