Basic Introduction of Green Chemistry Green Chemistry Green chemistry, also known as sustainable chemistry, is the design of chemical products and processes that serve to reduce or eliminate hazardous substances. With a green chemistry approach, we can better protect people and the environment by reducing and even preventing hazards and...
Green chemistry for chemical synthesis Chemical synthesis is the foundation of chemical science and has made great contributions to the progress of human society. To name a few, 1) the invention of synthetic pesticide has solved the food shortage issue for the world's population, 2)the invention of synthetic antibiotics and...
Analytical chemistry is the science of obtaining, processing, and communicating information about the composition and structure of matter. In other words, it determines what the matter is and how much of it exists. To address environmental concerns, the results of chemical analyses are usually the main argument for setting restrictions...
Solvents are critical components in chemical production. They can be used to promote chemistry, dissolve reactants, modify solute properties, remove impurities/byproducts, isolate products, etc. How Solvents Relate to Green Chemistry The extensive use of solvents, however, may increase environmental burden and health risks because many organic solvents are flammable, volatile,...