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Green Chemistry: Principles and Case Studies

Green Chemistry: Principles and Case Studies
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Summary
Green chemistry as a discipline is gaining increasing attention globally, with environmentally conscious students keen to learn how they can contribute to a safer and more sustainable world. Many universities now offer courses or modules specifically on green chemistry – Green Chemistry: Principles and Case Studies is an essential learning resource for those interested in mastering the subject.

Providing a comprehensive overview of the concepts of green chemistry this book engages students with a thorough understanding of what we mean by green chemistry and how it can be put into practice. Structured around the well-known 12 Principles, and firmly grounded in real-world applications and case-studies, this book shows how green chemistry is already being put into practice and prepare them to think about how they can be incorporated into their own work.

Targeted at advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students with a background in general and organic chemistry, it is a useful resource both for students and for teachers looking to develop new courses.

Citation: Etzkorn, Felicia A. "Green Chemistry: Principles and Case Studies". (2019) Royal Society of Chemistry. 447 pages.
https://doi.org/10.1039/9781839169199
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
Learning objectives vary by book chapter. Each chapter focuses on one of the principles of green chemistry and discusses why it is important and current research or products that exemplify that principle. Faculty could build a variety of learning goals for each chapter/principle.
Object Type
Case studies
Books
Audience
High School (Secondary School)
Introductory Undergraduate
Upper/Advanced Undergraduate
Other Faculty Educators/Teachers
Common pedagogies covered
Context-based learning
Problem-based learning
Green Chemistry Principles
Waste Prevention
Atom Economy
Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Designing Safer Chemicals
Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Design for Energy Efficiency
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Reduce Derivatives
Catalysis
Design for Degradation
Real-Time Pollution Prevention
Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Good Health and Well-Being
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
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