6. Green analytical chemistry – the use of surfactants as a replacement of organic solvents in spectroscopy
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Daniel Y. Pharr
Abstract
This chapter gives an introduction to the many practical uses of surfactants in analytical chemistry in replacing organic solvents to achieve greener chemistry. Taking a holistic approach, it covers some background of surfactants as chemical solvents, their properties and as green chemicals, including their environmental effects. The achievements of green analytical chemistry with micellar systems are reviewed in all the major areas of analytical chemistry where these reagents have been found to be useful.
Abstract
This chapter gives an introduction to the many practical uses of surfactants in analytical chemistry in replacing organic solvents to achieve greener chemistry. Taking a holistic approach, it covers some background of surfactants as chemical solvents, their properties and as green chemicals, including their environmental effects. The achievements of green analytical chemistry with micellar systems are reviewed in all the major areas of analytical chemistry where these reagents have been found to be useful.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents v
- List of contributing authors ix
- 1. Incorporating green chemistry into education 1
- 2. The quadruple bottom line: the advantages of incorporating Green Chemistry into the undergraduate chemistry major 7
- 3. Green chemistry education in the Middle East 29
- 4. Virtually going green: The role of quantum computational chemistry in reducing pollution and toxicity in chemistry 53
- 5. Educational benefits of green chemistry 67
- 6. Green analytical chemistry – the use of surfactants as a replacement of organic solvents in spectroscopy 79
- 7. Biofuels, fossil energy ratio, and the future of energy production 123
- 8. Growing your green chemistry mindset 137
- Index 145
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents v
- List of contributing authors ix
- 1. Incorporating green chemistry into education 1
- 2. The quadruple bottom line: the advantages of incorporating Green Chemistry into the undergraduate chemistry major 7
- 3. Green chemistry education in the Middle East 29
- 4. Virtually going green: The role of quantum computational chemistry in reducing pollution and toxicity in chemistry 53
- 5. Educational benefits of green chemistry 67
- 6. Green analytical chemistry – the use of surfactants as a replacement of organic solvents in spectroscopy 79
- 7. Biofuels, fossil energy ratio, and the future of energy production 123
- 8. Growing your green chemistry mindset 137
- Index 145
