Pure Appl. Chem., 2006, Vol. 78, No. 11, pp. 1983-1992
doi:10.1351/pac200678111983
Green chemistry trends toward sustainability*
M. Kidwai
Green Chemistry Research Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India
Abstract:
Green chemistry is not an emerging trend, but is already a reality owing to its applications. A large number of case studies are presented here in addition to literature work. The case studies cover new approaches and new experiments, which will articulate the requirement for industrial application of sustainable chemistry.
Keywords: atom economy; biocatalysts; biosynthesis; environmentally benign chemistry; green chemistry.
*Paper based on a presentation at the Second International Symposium on Green/Sustainable Chemistry, 10-13 January 2006, Delhi, India. Other presentations are published in this issue, pp. 1971-2050.