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Solvent replacement for green processing

J Sherman1, B Chin, P D Huibers

  • 1Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139, USA. tahatton@mit.edu

Environmental Health Perspectives
|April 16, 1998
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Green chemistry initiatives are driving the search for environmentally benign solvents. This review covers advances in solvent alternatives for chemical processing, aiding sustainable practices.

Area of Science:

  • Green Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Regulatory frameworks like the Montreal Protocol and Pollution Prevention Act have heightened awareness of organic solvent impacts.
  • Traditional organic solvents pose environmental and health concerns in chemical processing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advances in identifying and developing "green" solvent alternatives.
  • To discuss solvent applications in cleaning, coatings, and reaction/separation processes.
  • To highlight tools for selecting and designing environmentally benign solvents.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of "green" solvent research and development.
  • Analysis of solvent alternatives for various industrial applications.
  • Discussion of computational tools and databases for solvent selection.

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Main Results:

  • Significant progress has been made in finding sustainable solvent replacements.
  • Solvent alternatives are being developed for diverse applications, including cleaning and coatings.
  • Databases and computational methods facilitate the identification of optimal, eco-friendly solvents.

Conclusions:

  • The shift towards greener solvents is accelerating due to regulatory and environmental pressures.
  • Effective selection and design of environmentally benign solvents are crucial for sustainable chemical processing.
  • Continued innovation in solvent alternatives supports a more sustainable chemical industry.