Frontiers in Green Chemistry

Sustainable Materials and Environmental Applications

1 Edición - 1 de marzo de 2027
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Editores: Mohd Amin Mir, Bimal Krishna Banik
Idioma: Inglés

Comprehensive Guide to Green Chemistry: Principles, Materials, and Applications provides an authoritative analysis of green and sustainable chemistry, integrating founda… Leer más

Descripción

Comprehensive Guide to Green Chemistry: Principles, Materials, and Applications provides an authoritative analysis of green and sustainable chemistry, integrating foundational principles with the advanced materials and technologies that are transforming research and industrial applications. The book provides detailed exploration of green solvents, bio-based polymers, nanomaterials, photocatalysis, and advanced oxidation processes, highlighting their roles in minimizing environmental impact. The text further addresses sustainable synthetic methodologies, pollution control technologies for water, air, and soil, and waste-to-energy strategies within circular economy models, providing a holistic view of resource-efficient chemical practices.

The book equips professionals and academics with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement environmentally responsible strategies that advance sustainable development objectives. This essential reference supports the transition toward eco-efficient chemistry, enabling the reduction of pollution, conservation of resources, and promotion of long-term ecological balance across diverse sectors.

Puntos claves

Provides a comprehensive and structured reference for green and sustainable chemistry that meets the informational needs of both academia and industry professionals
Highlights real-world applications and emerging technologies such as AI, nanomaterials, and green synthesis, positioning the book as a forward-looking resource to support innovation and sustainability
Features visual elements like flow diagrams, process charts, and comparative tables that enhance understanding and facilitate quick reference

De interès para

Graduate students, academics, and researchers in green chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental science who are involved in sustainable and environmentally friendly practices

Índice

Part I: Background and Principles

1. Introduction: Green and Sustainable Chemistry

2. Fundamentals of Sustainable Chemical Practices

3. Principles of Renewable Energy and Resources

Part II: Methods and Techniques

4. Biofuels and Bioenergy From Renewable Feedstocks

5. Green Hydrogen Production

6. Solar Powered Chemical Processes

7. Energy Savings and Efficiency in Chemical Production

8. Waste Reduction in Industrial Processes

9. Green Metrics and Sustainability Assessment

Part III: Applications

10. Sustainable Agrochemicals and Fertilizers

11. Green Chemistry in Food Packaging

12. Waste Valorization in the Food Sector

13. Everyday Chemistry

14. Locally Grown Sustainable Practices

Part IV: Case Studies and Future Directions

15. Successful Green Innovation Stories for Inspiration

16. Emerging Trends and Future Challenges

Detalles del producto

Edición: 1
Última edición
Publicado: 1 de marzo de 2027
Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los editores

Mohd Amin Mir

Dr. Mohd Amin Mir is an Assistant Research Professor at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India (2018–2020). With more than 125 research publications in international and national journals, his work spans diverse areas of chemistry and biomedical sciences. His active research focuses on the isolation and characterization of various biosignatures for the development of anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and anti-leukoderma medicines. Dr. Mir has received numerous accolades, including the Young Researcher Award in Pharmaceutical Chemistry under the Allied Health Sciences discipline at the Venus International Healthcare Awards (VIHA) 2018; the InSc Young Achiever Award from the Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru, India; and the Outstanding Scientist Award in 2020 in Engineering, Science and Medicine from VDGOOD. He also serves on editorial boards of more than 30 journals and reviews for 10 others.

Afiliaciones y experiencia

Assistant Research Professor, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Bimal Krishna Banik

Dr. Bimal Krishna Banik is a Full Professor at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia. Previously, he served as a tenured full professor and the first president’s Endowed Professor of Science & Engineering at the University of Texas, Austin, and was Vice President of Research and Education Development at Community Health Systems of South Texas, United States. Dr. Banik has conducted extensive research in synthetic chemistry and chemical biology, focusing on cancer, antibiotics, catalysis, and natural products. He has chaired more than 20 symposiums at the American Chemical Society (ACS) national meetings and has published more than 735 articles and approximately 530 abstracts, with more than 11,500 citations. His numerous awards include the Indian Chemical Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Medal of Honor from the United Kingdom Parliament, the University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award, and the ACS Member Service Award.