Green Chemistry University Course: Lecture 16 – Solvents: Understanding Their Role

In this class, students will learn the roles and responsibilities that solvents have in chemical transformations. The advantage and disadvantages will be discussed following the various categories of solvents used today. After learning about the effects of solvent use, students will be introduced to the need for alternative solvents and their role in advancing technology, humans, and the environment.

This course was developed and authored by:

Philip Coish
Kimberly Chapman
Paul Anastas
Seon Augusto Ferreira
Karolina Mellor
Amy Cannon
Derrick Ward