Innovations in green chemistry and green engineering : selected entries from the Encyclopedia of sustainability science and technology

Processes that meet the objectives of green chemistry and chemical engineering minimize waste and energy use, and eliminate toxic by-products. Given the ubiquitous nature of products from chemical processes in our lives, green chemistry and chemical engineering are vital components of any sustainable future. Gathering together ten peer-reviewed articles from the __Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology__, **__Innovations in Green Chemistry and Green Engineering__** provides a comprehensive introduction to the state-of-the-art in this key area of sustainability research. Worldwide experts present the latest developments on topics ranging from organic batteries and green catalytic transformations to green nanoscience and nanotoxicology. An essential, one-stop reference for professionals in research and industry, this book also fills the need for an authoritative course text in environmental and green chemistry and chemical engineering at the upper-division undergraduate and graduate levels. Processes that meet the objectives of green chemistry and chemical engineering minimize waste and energy use, and eliminate toxic by-products. Given the ubiquitous nature of products from chemical processes in our lives, green chemistry and chemical engineering are vital components of any sustainable future. Gathering together ten peer-reviewed articles from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology , Innovations in Green Chemistry and Green Engineering provides a comprehensive introduction to the state-of-the-art in this key area of sustainability research. Worldwide experts present the latest developments on topics ranging from organic batteries and green catalytic transformations to green nanoscience and nanotoxicology. An essential, one-stop reference for professionals in research and industry, this book also fills the need for an authoritative course text in environmental and green chemistry and chemical engineering at the upper-division undergraduate and graduate levels. Covers fundamentals and cutting-edge developments in a field that spans chemistry, engineering, and environmental science Appeals to a broad audience of undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and industry professionals Edited and written by acknowledged leaders in the field Includes a glossary of key terms and a concise definition of the subject for each contribution Offers practical case studies that are ideal for use in green chemistry and chemical engineering courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels Green chemistry and chemical engineering, introduction -- Robert A. Meyers, Paul T. Anastas Gas expanded liquids for sustainable catalysis -- Bala Subramaniam Green catalytic transformations -- James H. Clark, James W. Comerford Green chemistry metrics: material efficiency and strategic synthesis design -- John Andraos Green chemistry with microwave energy -- Rajender S. Varma Nanotoxicology in green nanoscience -- Leah Wehmas, Robert L. Tanguay New polymers, renewables as raw materials -- Richard P. Wool Organic batteries -- Hiroyuki Nishide, Kenichi Oyaizu Oxidation catalysts for green chemistry -- Colin P. Horwitz Supercritical carbon dioxide (co2) as green solvent -- Tianbin Wu, Buxing Han. Front Matter....Pages i-v Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Introduction....Pages 1-4 Gas Expanded Liquids for Sustainable Catalysis....Pages 5-36 Green Catalytic Transformations....Pages 37-80 Green Chemistry Metrics: Material Efficiency and Strategic Synthesis Design....Pages 81-113 Green Chemistry with Microwave Energy....Pages 115-156 Nanotoxicology in Green Nanoscience....Pages 157-178 New Polymers, Renewables as Raw Materials....Pages 179-233 Organic Batteries....Pages 235-246 Oxidation Catalysts for Green Chemistry....Pages 247-295 Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) as Green Solvent....Pages 297-326 Back Matter....Pages 327-333