Description |
xii, 269 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Series |
Green chemistry series |
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Green chemistry series.
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Contents |
Machine derived contents note: List of contributors -- 1. Application of titanium oxide photocatalysts to improve our environment, M. Anpo -- 2. 'Green oxidations': horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-catalyzed regio and diastereoselective preparation of dilignols, E. Bolzacchini, et al. -- 3. Fine chemicals preparation via solventless reactions under heterogeneous catalysis, F. Bigi, R. Maggi, and G. Sartori -- 4. Secondary metabolites from cells immobilized by a SiO[2 sol-gel layer, G. Carturan, R. Campostrini, and R. Dal Monte -- 5. The activation of hydrogen peroxide for selective, efficient wood pulp bleaching, T. J. Collins, et al. -- 6. Microbial desulfurization of petroleum derivatives, E. D'Addario, et al. -- 7. Cyclohexane oxygenation with inorganic photocatalysts, A. Maldotti, et al. -- 8. Catalytic hydrocarbons oxidation under fluorous/organic two-phase conditions, F. Montanari, G. Pozzi, S. Quici -- 9. Strong acid solid materials as alternative catalysts in isobutane/2-butene alkylation, A. Corma and J. M. L'opez Nieto -- 10. Selective catalytic oxidation of 1,2-diols in alkaline solution: an environmentally friendly alternative for a-hydroxy-acids production, L. Prati and M. Rossi -- 11. Dimethylcarbonate: an answer to the need for safe chemicals, F. Rivetti -- 12. Environmentally benign organic transformations using microwave irradiation under solvent-free conditions, R. S. Varma -- 13. Organic chemistry via biocatalysis, A. Schmid, B. Witholt -- Index |
Summary |
"Green Chemistry: Challenging Perspectives provides an overview of the major issues facing chemists engaged in creating more environmentally responsible technology and processes, and will be of interest to scientists and decision-makers in industry, academia, and government."--BOOK JACKET |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Green chemistry.
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Environmental management.
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Author |
Anastas, Paul T., 1962-
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Tundo, Pietro, 1945-
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LC no. |
99052845 |
ISBN |
0198504551 |
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