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, Green Chemistry is…
The design of chemical products and
processes that reduce or eliminate the use
and/or generation of hazardous substances
According to another definition, it is a new
technique devoted to the synthesis,
processing, and application of chemical
materials in such manner as to minimize
hazards to humankind and the environment.
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,The term green chemistry was first used in 1991 by
P. T. Anastas
This new approach is also known as:
• Environmentally benign chemistry
• Clean chemistry
• Sustainable chemistry
• Benign-by-design chemistry
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, GREEN CHEMISTRY IS ABOUT
• Waste Minimisation at Source
• Use of Catalysts in place of Reagents
• Using Non-Toxic Reagents
• Use of Renewable Resources
• Improved Atom Efficiency
• Use of Solvent Free or Recyclable
Environmentally Benign Solvent systems
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, Green Chemistry is…
The design of chemical products and
processes that reduce or eliminate the use
and/or generation of hazardous substances
According to another definition, it is a new
technique devoted to the synthesis,
processing, and application of chemical
materials in such manner as to minimize
hazards to humankind and the environment.
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,The term green chemistry was first used in 1991 by
P. T. Anastas
This new approach is also known as:
• Environmentally benign chemistry
• Clean chemistry
• Sustainable chemistry
• Benign-by-design chemistry
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, GREEN CHEMISTRY IS ABOUT
• Waste Minimisation at Source
• Use of Catalysts in place of Reagents
• Using Non-Toxic Reagents
• Use of Renewable Resources
• Improved Atom Efficiency
• Use of Solvent Free or Recyclable
Environmentally Benign Solvent systems
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