Research work · 2018
Green chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Abstract
This chapter introduces the concepts of green chemistry and highlights the important role that inorganic chemistry is playing in promoting environmentally sustainable technologies in the industry. Acknowledging that sustainable development has become the cultural, scientific, and technical imperative of the twenty first century, the chapter reviews the guiding principles around which green chemistry is practised. These principles cover issues from the efficiency of reactions, waste production, seeking alternate and safer solvents, to designing for less hazardous by-products and products and inherently safer processes. The discussion in this chapter also emphasizes the important role of some inorganic compounds in facilitating greener processes.