Green Chemistry and Computational Chemistry: Shared Lessons in Sustainability

Green chemistry and computational chemistry share lessons in sustainability, combining principles and approaches to develop more sustainable practices. The book explores current approaches by theoretical chemists and how green chemists use their knowledge to create greener processes, discussing future possibilities for addressing sustainability issues through theoretical chemistry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 508 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Green chemistry is a rapidly evolving field that leverages numerous techniques and approaches developed by theoretical chemists, while simultaneously presenting a diverse array of intriguing new challenges for theoretical chemists to explore. By emphasizing the fruitful outcomes of work at the intersection of these fields, Green Chemistry and Computational Chemistry: Shared Lessons in Sustainability serves as a practical and informative guide for integrating green and theoretical chemistry principles and methodologies in the development of more sustainable practices.

The book begins with an introductory overview of theoretical chemistry and green chemistry, providing a foundation for the subsequent chapters. It then delves into the current approaches taken by theoretical chemists to address green and sustainable chemistry issues, highlighting their contributions to this field. Subsequently, the book explores how green chemists are utilizing the knowledge and techniques of theoretical chemistry to develop greener processes, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between these two disciplines.

The future possibilities for theoretical chemistry in addressing sustainability issues are examined, emphasizing the potential for innovative research and breakthroughs. To provide practical insights, the book includes a selection of case studies that showcase successful applications of these interactions and approaches in real-world scenarios.

In conclusion, Green Chemistry and Computational Chemistry: Shared Lessons in Sustainability is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in advancing sustainable chemistry. By bridging the gap between green and theoretical chemistry, this book offers a comprehensive and practical approach to developing more environmentally friendly and economically viable processes.

Weight: 770g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128198797