| Green Chemistry: An Introductory Text Contributor(s): Lancaster, Mike (Author) |
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ISBN: 1847558739 ISBN-13: 9781847558732 Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry OUR PRICE: $39.90 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical - Science | Chemistry - Industrial & Technical - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General |
| Dewey: 660.202 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.45 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sustainable development and environmental issues are at the forefront of public and Government concern. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering may offer the solution to many of these challenges, but chemicals can also be part of the problem. Green chemistry aims to provide environmentally benign products from sustainable resources, using processes that do not harm people or the environment. Aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students, this introduction to green chemistry encourages new ways of thinking about how products and processes are developed. These include methods of waste minimization, use of renewable feed stocks and the role of catalysis in reducing raw material use. The book includes case studies and real examples from industry. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lancaster, Mike: - Mike Lancaster works for the Chemical Industries Association, UK. He has nearly 20 years' experience in the chemical industry, and set up the Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry Network with the aim of enhancing research and fostering industry/academia partnerships. |