Advancements in green chemistry: sustainable synthesis and processes

  • Humphrey Sam Samuel Federal University Wukari, RQVG + F52 Katsinala Road, Wukari 670102, Taraba State, Nigeria
  • Emmanuel Edet Etim Federal University Wukari, RQVG + F52 Katsinala Road, Wukari 670102, Taraba State, Nigeria
  • Ugo Nweke-Maraizu Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, P. M. B. 5080, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
  • Shedrach Yakubu Federal University of São Paulo, 1500 Rua Sena Madureira, São Paulo SP 04021-001, Brazil

Abstract

An emerging area of chemistry called «green chemistry» is revolutionising how environmental and sustainability issues related to chemical synthesis and processes are handled. A key tactic for improving sustainability in the chemical sector is green chemistry. Recent developments in green chemistry have concentrated on environmentally friendly synthesis and processes, such as the effective and clean transformation of renewable raw materials, the development of novel reactions and techniques, the use of eco-friendly solvents and alternative energy sources, process intensification, and cutting-edge environmental technologies. These developments are promoting sustainability in the chemical sector and lowering the environmental effect of chemical operations.

Author Biographies

Humphrey Sam Samuel, Federal University Wukari, RQVG + F52 Katsinala Road, Wukari 670102, Taraba State, Nigeria

research assistant at the department of chemical sciences, faculty of pure and applied sciences, and researcher at the computational astrochemistry and biosimulation research group

Emmanuel Edet Etim, Federal University Wukari, RQVG + F52 Katsinala Road, Wukari 670102, Taraba State, Nigeria

PhD (chemistry); associate professor at the department of chemical sciences, faculty of pure and applied sciences, and researcher at the computational astrochemistry and biosimulation research group

Ugo Nweke-Maraizu, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, P. M. B. 5080, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

PhD (chemistry); lecturer at the department of chemistry

Shedrach Yakubu, Federal University of São Paulo, 1500 Rua Sena Madureira, São Paulo SP 04021-001, Brazil

postgraduate student at the department of science and technology

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Published
2024-08-20
Keywords: green chemistry, sustainable synthesis, catalysis, sustainability
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