Green
chemistry is an eco-friendly and rapid emerging field of chemistry which offers
a green alternative to conventional chemistry practices. It focuses on the
reduction, recycling and removal of the use of toxic and hazardous chemicals
through innovative alternative routes making desired products with minimum
environment impact. Its growing importance is in exploitation of maximum
possible resources in such a way that, there is minimum production of undesired
chemical wastes. It is helpful to chemists and chemical engineers in research,
development and production for improvement of more eco-friendly and efficient
products which may also have significant financial benefits. The green
chemistry movement is part of a larger movement that leads to sustainable
development, sustainable economics and sustainable living practices.
Sustainable chemistry is a scientific concept that seeks to improve the
efficiency with which natural resources are used to meet human needs for
chemical products and services. It encompasses the design, manufacture and use
of efficient, effective, safe and more environmentally benign chemical products
and processes. This has enormous potential to contribute in renewable energy
technologies, synthesis of new molecules and development of pollution
prevention technologies. The aim of this review is to raise awareness on the
fundamental aspects, necessities and benefits of green chemistry.
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