This course aims to develop students' understanding of the principles of green chemistry and their application in cleaner production and sustainable development. Students will learn to evaluate chemical processes using green metrics and environmental performance indicators, assess the impacts of chemical products and materials throughout their life cycles, and examine strategies for reducing waste, hazards, and resource consumption. The course also seeks to strengthen students' ability to critically analyze industrial case studies, interpret environmental regulations and sustainability frameworks, and communicate evidence-based solutions to contemporary environmental challenges.

Lancaster, M. Green Chemistry: An Introductory Text, 3rd Edition, Royal Society of Chemistry.

Anastas, P. T., & Warner, J. C. Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice. Oxford University Press.
Marteel-Parrish, A. E., & Abraham, M. A. Green Chemistry and Engineering: A Pathway to Sustainability. Wiley.

Dicks, A. P., & Nelsen, A. B. Green Chemistry Metrics: Measuring and Monitoring Sustainable Processes. Springer.


Additional Resources
Selected journal articles from:
Green Chemistry
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
Journal of Cleaner Production
Resources, Conservation and Recycling
Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Solvent Selection Guides:
GSK Solvent Sustainability Guide
CHEM21 Solvent Selection Guide

Online Resources:
US EPA Green Chemistry Program
American Chemical Society (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute
PubChem
ChemSpider
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) databases