Title Sustainable Solvents : Perspectives from Research, Business and International Policy / James H. Clark, Andrew J. Hunt, Corrado Topi, Giulia Paggiola, James Sherwood

Published Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, The ; LaVergne : Ingram Publisher Services [distributor]

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Description 1 online resource Series Green Chemistry Ser. ; 49 RSC green chemistry series ; 49. Contents Introduction to Solvents and Sustainable Chemistry; Modern Trends in Solvent Use; Sustainability Applied to Solvents; Alternative Solvents; Green Chemistry Concepts and Metrics for Solvent Selection; An Appendix of Solvent Data Sheets Summary Solvents are ubiquitous throughout the chemical industry and are found in many consumer products. As a result, interest in solvents and their environmental impact has been steadily increasing. However, in order to achieve maximum integration of new green solvents into the relevant chemical sectors, clarification of the social, economic, and environmental implications of solvent substitution are needed. This book explores the solvent life cycle, highlighting the challenges faced at various points, from production, through the supply-chain and downstream use to end-of-life treatment. It also discusses the potential benefits that a green chemistry and bio-based economy approach could bring. The current state-of-the-art of green solvents is evaluated along these lines, in addition to reviewing their applications with an appreciation of sustainability criteria. Providing a critical assessment on emerging solvents and featuring case studies and perspectives from different sectors, this is an important reference for academics and industrialists working with solvents, as well as policy-makers involved in bio-based initiatives Audience Scholarly & Professional The Royal Society of Chemistry Subject Solvents -- Environmental aspects Green chemistry. Chemistry. Environmental science, engineering & technology. SCIENCE -- Chemistry -- Industrial & Technical. Green chemistry Solvents -- Environmental aspects Form Electronic book Author Hunt, Andrew J., author. Topi, Corrado, author. Paggiola, Giulia, author Sherwood, James, author ISBN 9781782623359 1782623353 1782624031 9781782624035 1788011554 9781788011556

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