7 The role of biocatalysis in green and sustainable chemistry
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Iris S. Teixeira
Abstract
Biocatalysis is well recognized as a greener tool for organic synthesis with many successful ongoing industrial processes. Additionally, besides the research component, it can be used in outreach activities and the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering curriculum to introduce and discuss green and sustainable chemistry. An overview of the Brazilian chemical sector’s contribution to the UN sustainable goals is also provided.
Abstract
Biocatalysis is well recognized as a greener tool for organic synthesis with many successful ongoing industrial processes. Additionally, besides the research component, it can be used in outreach activities and the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering curriculum to introduce and discuss green and sustainable chemistry. An overview of the Brazilian chemical sector’s contribution to the UN sustainable goals is also provided.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- About the series V
- Contents VII
- Author list IX
- 1 Introduction 1
- 2 Applications of green chemistry in laboratory experiments and undergraduate research 3
- 3 The UN sustainable development goals and nanochemistry: a critical review 45
- 4 Green chemistry and the UN SDGs 81
- 5 Alternative solvents and the UN sustainable development goals 95
- 6 A sustainable development approach to promoting water security in Eritrea 129
- 7 The role of biocatalysis in green and sustainable chemistry 159
- 8 The climate education clock 175
- 9 LOL diagrams 179
- 10 Green chemistry teaching and research at a small, Catholic university 191
- Index 203
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- About the series V
- Contents VII
- Author list IX
- 1 Introduction 1
- 2 Applications of green chemistry in laboratory experiments and undergraduate research 3
- 3 The UN sustainable development goals and nanochemistry: a critical review 45
- 4 Green chemistry and the UN SDGs 81
- 5 Alternative solvents and the UN sustainable development goals 95
- 6 A sustainable development approach to promoting water security in Eritrea 129
- 7 The role of biocatalysis in green and sustainable chemistry 159
- 8 The climate education clock 175
- 9 LOL diagrams 179
- 10 Green chemistry teaching and research at a small, Catholic university 191
- Index 203
