S16-S18 Flashcards
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE
CHEMISTRY
also known as green chemistry, it is an innovative approach that focuses on designing and improving chemical products and processes to minimize their environmental impact and promote long-term ecological balance
IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
Reducing Harmful Impact
Conserving Resources
Preventing Pollution
Promoting Innovation
GREEN SYNTHESIS METHODS
a. use eco-friendly solvents
b. reduce energy consumption
c. incorporate renewable resources
d. prevention of waste generation
IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY GREEN SYNTHESIS METHODS
Minimizing Hazardous Waste
Reducing Environmental Footprint
Enhanced Safety and Health
Sustainable Innovation
EXAMPLES OF GREEN SYNTHESIS TECHNIQUES
Biomass-Derived Feedstocks
Catalysis and Green Catalysts
Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Photochemical Synthesis
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND RESOURCES
a. reduce reliance on finite resources
b. minimize environmental impact
c. contribute to a more sustainable and resilient chemical industry
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND RESOURCES EXAMPLES
INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
SOLAR-POWERED CHEMISTRY
BIOMASS AS A FEEDSTOCK
GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
CARBON CAPTURE AND UTILIZATION
WHAT IS CIRCULAR ECONOMY
a model of production and
consumption which involves
sharing, reusing, repairing,
refurbishing, remanufacturing,
recycling existing materials
and composting.
PRINCIPLES OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Regenerate natural systems
Design out waste and pollution
Keep products and materials in use
aims to close the gap between the production and the natural ecosystems’ cycles, as opposed to linear economy
HOW SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY CONTRIBUTES TO CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Developing products with materials that can be easily recycled or reused, thereby extending the product life cycle and reducing the demand for new materials
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
involves minimizing consumption of raw
materials, energy and water while maximizing
the efficiency of resource use
CLOSED-LOOP SYSTEMS
an approach where resources are continually reused, recycled, or repurposed, minimizing waste and promoting sustainability
Establishing a closed-loop system prioritizes what
design
material health of a product
manufacturing processes
energy type and usage
other resource inputs
RECYCLING vs UPCYCLING
Recycling
destruction of waste to create something new
Examples:
broken down fibers from used paper to create new paper products
Upcycling
takes waste and creates something new from it in its current state
objects get repurposed to offer a different function entirely
Examples:
turning old clothing into rags, reuse old jars as flowerpots, etc
What is Green Analytical Chemistry
a branch of analytical chemistry that emphasizes environmentally friendly and sustainable practices in the design and implementation of analytical methods
primary goal of green analytical chemistry
to reduce the environmental impact associated with analytical processes while maintaining the accuracy and reliability of analytical results
KEY ASPECTS OF GAC
Minimizing Environmental Impact
Reducing Hazardous Chemicals
Energy Efficiency
Green Solvents
Microscale and Miniaturization
Automation for Efficiency
GREEN SOLVENTS PROPERTIES
REDUCED TOXICITY
IMPROVED SUSTAINABILITY
REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
GREEN SOLVENTS EXAMPLES
IONIC LIQUIDS
Ionic liquids are salts that exist
in a liquid state at relatively low
temperatures, typically below 100
degrees Celsius.
SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS
Substances that exist in a state
above their critical temperature
and pressure. In this state, they
exhibit characteristics of both
liquids and gases, allowing them
to efficiently dissolve substances.
IONIC LIQUIDS ADVANTAGES
ease of reuse
non-volatility
thermal stability
ability to dissolve a variety of organic and organometallic compounds
SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS ADVANTAGES
tunable densities between gas and liquid phases
chemically inert
eco-friendly
cost-effective
releasing no toxic vapors