Green Chemistry Approaches to Environmental Sustainability

Status, Challenges and Prospective

1st Edition - September 15, 2023
Editors: Vinod Kumar Garg, Anoop Yadav, Chandra Mohan, Sushma Yadav, Neeraj Kumari
Language: English
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9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 8 9 5 9 - 3
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Green Chemistry Approaches to Environmental Sustainability: Status, Challenges and Prospective provides a comprehensive and complete overview of the emerging discipline of green chemistry and fundamental chemical principles. The book bridges the gap between research and industry by offering a systematic overview of current available sustainable materials and related information on new materials' suitability and potential for given projects. Along the way, the book examines natural and biodegradable materials while also presenting materials with multifunctional properties. Topics addressed in this book will be major accomplishments for sustainable developments in biofuels, renewable energies, and in the remediation of pollutants in water, air and soil.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Introduction to environmental and green chemistry
Abstract
1.1 Introduction to environmental chemistry
1.2 Environmental chemistry
1.3 Introduction to green chemistry
1.4 History and origin of green chemistry
1.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Environmental pollution
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Types of pollution and its causes
2.3 Switching to sustainable energy “a requirement for the safer environment”
2.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Toxicity of polyaromatic hydrocarbons and their biodegradation in the environment
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the environment
3.3 Toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
3.4 Bioremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Acknowledgement
References
Further reading
Chapter 4. Application of green chemistry for environmental remediation
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 History
4.3 Concept of green chemistry
4.4 Ionic liquids
4.5 Water as a solvent for organic reactions
4.6 The benefits of green chemistry
4.7 Twelve principles of green chemistry
4.8 Green and sustainable chemistry is gaining ground
4.9 Opportunities for green and sustainable chemistry
4.10 Most efficient method for addressing a variety of environmental problems
4.11 Water treatments
4.12 Advantages of green chemistry
4.13 Green chemistry in day-to-day life
4.14 Green solution to turn turbid water clear
4.15 The three primary environmental restoration and cleanup methods
4.16 Soil remediation
4.17 Groundwater and surface water remediation
4.18 Remediation of sediments
4.19 Environmental remediation
4.20 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Notes
Authors contribution
References
Chapter 5. Approaches and challenges with respect to green chemistry in industries
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Green chemistry’s impact
5.3 History of green chemistry
5.4 Challenges for chemists
5.5 Application of green chemistry in industry
5.6 Greener pharmaceutical industries
5.7 Greener solvents
5.8 Bio-based modifications and resources
5.9 Green synthesis
5.10 Alternative renewable energy science
5.11 Challenges in research
5.12 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Full blown green metrics
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Greening of industrial synthesis: a compelling necessity
6.3 Overview on green analytical chemistry
6.4 Sustainability metrics
6.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 7. Green anthrosphere through industrial ecology
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Infrastructure and sociosphere of anthrosphere
7.3 Impact of IE on the environment
7.4 Green chemistry and IE
7.5 Industrial ecosystems design to reduce the environmental impact
7.6 Policies and paradigm for the GE
7.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 8. Plant-derived compounds and their green synthesis in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Plant-derived nanoparticles in pharmaceuticals
8.3 Antibacterial activity
8.4 Anti-inflammatory activity
8.5 Anticancer role
8.6 Antiviral role against COVID-19
8.7 Plant-derived nanostructures in nutraceuticals formulation
8.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Radioactive waste minimization and management
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Sources of nuclear wastes
9.3 Disposal guidelines
9.4 Disposal methods
9.5 Fracturing of rocks
9.6 Protection and radiation control
9.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Renewable and sustainable energy from CO2 following the green process
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Sustainable and renewable energy from CO2 derived renewable biomass
10.3 Catalysts for sustainable conversion of CO2 to energy
10.4 Reaction mechanics and kinetics
10.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. Use of renewable feedstocks for chemical synthesis
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Green chemistry
11.3 Renewable feedstocks and renewable energy
11.4 Requirements of renewable and sustainable feedstocks
11.5 Renewable feedstock as catalytic system
11.6 Different renewable resources used in organic synthetic chemistry
11.7 Advantages of renewability factors in organic synthesis
11.8 Future challenges and outlooks
11.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. A green approach: living nanofactories
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Biological nanofactories
12.3 Applications of biologically synthesized nanoparticles
12.4 Factors affecting nanoparticle synthesis
12.5 Future prospects
12.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13. Green energy and green fuels technologies
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Green fuels
13.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Green approaches for the valorization of olive mill wastewater
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 OMWW: production and characteristics
14.3 Green approaches for OMWW treatment
14.4 Biovalorization of OMWW into biofuel
14.5 Concluding remarks and future prospects
References
Chapter 15. Depolymerization of waste plastics and chemicals
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Plastic and their classifications
15.3 History of plastics
15.4 Harmful effects of plastic waste
15.5 Complexity associated with plastic waste
15.6 Management strategies to control plastic waste pollution
15.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 16. Sustainable Development Goals for addressing environmental challenges
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Sustainable management of clean water and sanitation
16.3 Ensuring access to sustainable energy
16.4 Bioremediation and phytoremediation
16.5 Application of biotechnology in achieving Sustainable Development Goals and mitigating environmental challenges
16.6 Case studies
16.7 Conclusion
References
Index

Vinod Kumar Garg

Prof. Garg is presently working at the Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Central University of Punjab, Punjab, India. He is a well-rounded researcher with more than 30 years of experience in leading, supervising, and undertaking research in the broad field of solid and hazardous Waste Management. His research group are working on Water and Wastewater pollution monitoring and abatement. He has published more than 200 research and review articles, 22 proceedings, and 6 editorials in peer-reviewed journal of International and National journals of repute with more than citations 12000 In addition, he has published 2 book and 12 book chapters and completed 10 sponsored research project as PI funded by various agencies and departments. He was awarded “Thomson Reuters Research Excellence – India Citation Awards 2012”. He is an active member of various scientific societies and organizations including, the Biotech Research Society of India, the Indian Nuclear Society etc.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Central University of Punjab, India

Anoop Yadav

Dr. Anoop Yadav is currently employed as Assistant Professor at Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Haryana, India. He has done a PhD from the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar (Haryana), India. He has more than 10 years of teaching and research experience. His current research focuses on recovery of nutrients from solid wastes of industries using vermicomposting technology and environmental pollution management. He has published more than 25 research papers in national and international journals, 07 chapters in the books published by reputed publishers. He serves as a member of editorial boards of various peer reviewed journals. He is also a life member of the Biotech research society of India and The Indian Science Congress Association, (India).

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Haryana, India

Chandra Mohan

Dr. Chandra Mohan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, K R Mangalam University, Gurugram is a Senior Faculty with over 9 years of teaching and research experience, having expertise in Inorganic Chemistry. Dr. Chandra Mohan has obtained Doctorate (Chemistry) in the field of Chemical Sensors from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, India and also received a National Fellowship from University Grant Commission, Delhi. He received M.Phil in Chemistry from University of Delhi and Masters from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University Ajmer. His research work focused on heterocycle based transition metal complexes for biological and sensor applications, and clay based solid acid catalysis. He has published more than 25 research papers in Peer reviewed journals, 3 book chapters and 1 patent.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, K R Mangalam University, Gurugram, India

Sushma Yadav

Dr Sushma is currently working as Assistant Professor in Industrial Waste Management under department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development in Central University of Haryana. She has completed her M.Sc and M.Tech degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from Guru Jambheshwar University of Hisar, Haryana and PhD in Environmental Engineering from IIT Delhi. She has 5 years of teaching and research experience. Her field of research is advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment. She has published 7 research articles and 3 book chapters with high impact factor reputed journals. She got the best paper award in international conference (Chemcon-2016) and has a life membership of IIChE.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Central University of Haryana, India

Neeraj Kumari

Dr. Neeraj Kumari is currently employed as Assistant Professor in Department of Chemistry, School of Basic and Applied Science, K R Mangalam University, Gurugram India. She did her PhD from University of Delhi, Delhi (India). She has 2.5 years of experience in teaching and research. Currently, her research area is removal of waste like organic dyes from wastewater using natural materials and application of magnetic nanomaterials. She has published 6 research papers and book chapters in national and international journals and books. She was awarded the best paper presentation in national conference. She is also a life member of the Indian Science Congress.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, K R Mangalam University, India