Chapter 2 Methods for synthesizing green materials
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Priya Breitener
Abstract
Green synthesis is an innovative approach that leverages natural substances, such as biopolymers, plant extracts, and microorganisms, for the development of materials. This method offers significant advantages over traditional chemical processes, which often involve hazardous substances that pose risks to the environment and human health. Green synthesis is increasingly preferred for its biocompatibility, degradability, and, above all, its contribution to environmental sustainability.
This chapter will focus on the twelve key principles of green chemistry, which guide the development of eco-friendly materials. These principles include: (1) Preventing waste, emphasizing the avoidance of waste rather than its treatment after formation; (2) maximizing atom economy, ensuring that synthetic methods incorporate as many materials as possible into the final product; (3) designing less hazardous chemical syntheses to minimize toxicity to humans and the environment; (4) developing safer chemicals that perform their intended function with reduced toxicity; (5) minimizing the use of solvents and auxiliary substances, or ensuring they are environmentally caring when necessary; (6) ensuring energy efficiency, where chemical reactions are designed to operate at ambient temperature and pressure; (7) using renewable feedstocks rather than depleting nonrenewable resources; (8) reducing derivatization by avoiding unnecessary modifications like blocking or protecting groups; (9) employing catalysis to increase reaction efficiency; (10) designing degradation, ensuring they break down into harmless substances at the end of their lifecycle; (11) using real-time analysis to monitor processes and prevent the formation of hazardous by-products; and (12) preventing hazards and accidents to minimize accidents such as explosions and fires.
As the global demand for sustainable practices grows, researchers are increasingly turning to green chemistry as a means of reducing environmental impact while maintaining industrial efficiency. This chapter aims to provide insight into the practical application of these principles in the synthesis of green materials.
Abstract
Green synthesis is an innovative approach that leverages natural substances, such as biopolymers, plant extracts, and microorganisms, for the development of materials. This method offers significant advantages over traditional chemical processes, which often involve hazardous substances that pose risks to the environment and human health. Green synthesis is increasingly preferred for its biocompatibility, degradability, and, above all, its contribution to environmental sustainability.
This chapter will focus on the twelve key principles of green chemistry, which guide the development of eco-friendly materials. These principles include: (1) Preventing waste, emphasizing the avoidance of waste rather than its treatment after formation; (2) maximizing atom economy, ensuring that synthetic methods incorporate as many materials as possible into the final product; (3) designing less hazardous chemical syntheses to minimize toxicity to humans and the environment; (4) developing safer chemicals that perform their intended function with reduced toxicity; (5) minimizing the use of solvents and auxiliary substances, or ensuring they are environmentally caring when necessary; (6) ensuring energy efficiency, where chemical reactions are designed to operate at ambient temperature and pressure; (7) using renewable feedstocks rather than depleting nonrenewable resources; (8) reducing derivatization by avoiding unnecessary modifications like blocking or protecting groups; (9) employing catalysis to increase reaction efficiency; (10) designing degradation, ensuring they break down into harmless substances at the end of their lifecycle; (11) using real-time analysis to monitor processes and prevent the formation of hazardous by-products; and (12) preventing hazards and accidents to minimize accidents such as explosions and fires.
As the global demand for sustainable practices grows, researchers are increasingly turning to green chemistry as a means of reducing environmental impact while maintaining industrial efficiency. This chapter aims to provide insight into the practical application of these principles in the synthesis of green materials.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- About the series V
- Contents VII
- List of contributing authors IX
- Chapter 1 Introduction to green chemistry and sustainable materials 1
- Chapter 2 Methods for synthesizing green materials 21
- Chapter 3 The role of solvents and catalysts in green chemistry 55
- Chapter 4 Overview of biopolymers for sustainable environment 97
- Chapter 5 Integrated technologies for environmental remediation by using green materials 117
- Chapter 6 Plastic waste management: a sustainable practice for green future 145
- Chapter 7 Data-driven approaches for aligning nanopackaging innovations with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 167
- Chapter 8 Value-added materials: Solar energy applications 203
- Chapter 9 Case studies demonstrating sustainable development for green chemistry approaches 219
- Chapter 10 Latest technologies and future perspectives in green materials 257
- Chapter 11 Greener approach for next generation materials: Biofuel, biorefinery 283
- Chapter 12 Utilization of fly ash for a sustainable environment: Innovations in waste management, construction, and renewable energy applications 299
- Chapter 13 Environmental risk assessment of green material: A circular economy approach 321
- Chapter 14 A framework for analyzing growth, competition, and environmental impacts: A forest population dynamics through modelling 345
- Index
- De Gruyter Series in Green Chemical Processing
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- About the series V
- Contents VII
- List of contributing authors IX
- Chapter 1 Introduction to green chemistry and sustainable materials 1
- Chapter 2 Methods for synthesizing green materials 21
- Chapter 3 The role of solvents and catalysts in green chemistry 55
- Chapter 4 Overview of biopolymers for sustainable environment 97
- Chapter 5 Integrated technologies for environmental remediation by using green materials 117
- Chapter 6 Plastic waste management: a sustainable practice for green future 145
- Chapter 7 Data-driven approaches for aligning nanopackaging innovations with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 167
- Chapter 8 Value-added materials: Solar energy applications 203
- Chapter 9 Case studies demonstrating sustainable development for green chemistry approaches 219
- Chapter 10 Latest technologies and future perspectives in green materials 257
- Chapter 11 Greener approach for next generation materials: Biofuel, biorefinery 283
- Chapter 12 Utilization of fly ash for a sustainable environment: Innovations in waste management, construction, and renewable energy applications 299
- Chapter 13 Environmental risk assessment of green material: A circular economy approach 321
- Chapter 14 A framework for analyzing growth, competition, and environmental impacts: A forest population dynamics through modelling 345
- Index
- De Gruyter Series in Green Chemical Processing
