Green Chemistry Flashcards
What is green chemistry
Green chemistry is utilization of a set of principle in design, manufacture and application of chemical products that reduce or eliminates generation hazardous substances.
Principle of chemistry
Prevent waste - design chemical properties to prevent waste so there is no waster treat
Maximize atom economy- waste few or no atom designing processes so that the final product contain a maximum starting material.
Design less hazardous chemical synthesis - design process to use and generate substance minimal or non toxicity to either human and environment.
Example of green chemistry
Traditional oil based paint have large amount volatile organic compounds ( voc) have negative environmental impact. Sherwin- Williams has developed water- based alternatives paint, low in volatile organic compounds. Make form recycled soda bottle plastic, soybean and acrylic.
