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Sustainable Chemistry: A Future Guiding Principle
1Institut für Nachhaltige Chemie und Umweltchemie and International Sustainable Chemistry Collaboration Centre, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, Universitätsallee 1 C.13, Germany.
Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English)
|November 8, 2017
Summary
Sustainable chemistry is essential for addressing current challenges by guiding the synthesis of new compounds. This principle integrates all chemical subdisciplines across product lifecycles.
Area of Science:
- Green chemistry and sustainable chemical processes.
- Interdisciplinary approach to chemical synthesis and product lifecycle management.
Background:
- Chemistry faces significant historical challenges requiring innovative solutions.
- The primary response involves exploring new resources for compound synthesis.
Discussion:
- Sustainable chemistry is both a methodology and an objective, not a distinct field.
- It acts as an overarching principle guiding chemical practices.
Key Insights:
- Sustainable chemistry necessitates a holistic view of chemical products from creation to disposal.
- This approach leverages knowledge from all chemical subdisciplines.
Outlook:
- Embracing sustainable chemistry is crucial for the future of chemical research and industry.
- Continued integration of sustainable principles will drive innovation and environmental responsibility.
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