Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction

2. Principle and Calculation of Atom Economy: Green Metrics to Greenness of a Reaction

3. Prevention/Minimization of Hazardous and Toxic Products Reducing Toxicity

4. Use of Green Solvents: Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries

5. Energy Requirements for Reactions – Alternative Sources of Energy: Use of Microwaves and Photochemical Energy

6. Selection of Renewable Starting Materials (Biodiesel and Polymers)

7. Importance of Using Catalytic Reagents in Preference to Stoichiometric Reagents; Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Comparison of Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Catalysis,

Biocatalysis, Asymmetric Catalysis and Photocatalysis

8. Green Chemistry: Real-World Applications

Index

• Fundamental Principles: Explains the core tenets of Green Chemistry in an accessible and structured format.

• The 12 Principles in Practice: Thoroughly covers the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry, linking theory directly to real-world laboratory applications through examples.

• Verified Green Experiments: Includes verified laboratory experiments featuring green procedures, supported by real laboratory pictorial representations.

• Visual Clarity: Richly illustrated with flowcharts, diagrams, and schematic representations to clearly delineate reaction pathways and mechanisms.

• Critical Thinking Focus: Each experiment features post-lab questions designed to foster readers' critical evaluation of sustainability metrics.

• Structured Learning: Includes defined learning outcomes and references for further reading.