Green Chemistry and its Benefits
Abstract: Green chemistry is a preventive approach to chemistry that seeks to design chemical products and processes so that the use and generation of hazardous substances are minimized or eliminated. Rather than treating pollution after it has been produced, green chemistry addresses pollution at the source through safer synthesis, efficient use of resources, renewable feedstocks, catalysis, safer solvents and reaction conditions, energy efficiency, and real-time process monitoring. This chapter introduces the concept and twelve principles of green chemistry and discusses their relevance to human health, environmental protection, resource conservation, industrial safety and sustainable chemical production. Examples of enabling approaches, including biocatalysts, biomass-derived feedstocks, ionic liquids, supercritical fluids, aqueous media, microwave-assisted synthesis and photocatalysis, are also outlined. The chapter highlights the multidisciplinary nature of green chemistry and its role in sustainable development.
Keywords: Green chemistry; sustainable chemistry; atom economy; catalysis; renewable feedstocks; green solvents; waste prevention; safer chemicals; energy efficiency; pollution prevention
How to Cite?: K. Laxmi, "Green Chemistry and its Benefits", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 478-480, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR261007070817, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR261007070817