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Francisco Pena-Pereira1, Wojciech Wojnowski2, Marek Tobiszewski2
1Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende s/n, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
Analytical Chemistry
|June 16, 2020
Summary
This study introduces the Analytical GREEnness calculator, a tool to assess the environmental impact of analytical methods. It helps researchers evaluate and improve the greenness of their chemical procedures using 12 principles.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Green analytical chemistry aims to reduce the environmental footprint and enhance safety of analytical procedures.
- Assessing the 'greenness' of analytical methods involves evaluating factors like reagent toxicity, waste generation, energy consumption, and procedural complexity.
- Existing assessment methods often lack dedicated, user-friendly tools for comprehensive evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Analytical GREEnness calculator, a novel software tool for assessing analytical methodologies.
- To provide a flexible, straightforward, and interpretable method for evaluating the environmental impact of chemical analyses.
- To facilitate the adoption of green analytical chemistry principles through accessible assessment.
Main Methods:
- The Analytical GREEnness calculator utilizes criteria derived from the 12 principles of green analytical chemistry (SIGNIFICANCE).
- These criteria are converted into a unified 0-1 scale for standardized assessment.
- The software calculates a final score based on SIGNIFICANCE principles and user-defined weights, presented as an informative pictogram.
Main Results:
- The developed calculator offers a comprehensive and flexible approach to assessing analytical greenness.
- It provides an easily interpretable pictogram visualizing the overall score and performance across individual criteria.
- The freely available, open-source software simplifies the application of greenness assessment in research.
Conclusions:
- The Analytical GREEnness calculator is a valuable tool for researchers seeking to implement and evaluate green analytical chemistry.
- Its user-friendly interface and clear visualization promote the understanding and improvement of analytical method sustainability.
- The open-source nature encourages widespread adoption and contribution to greener laboratory practices.
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