Guest editorial: Agenda 21 as a guide for green chemistry research and a sustainable futureThe opinions expressed in the following article are entirely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of either the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Editor or the Editorial Board of Green Chemistry.

2004 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. G15 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Green Chemistry ◽  
Royal Society ◽  
Guest Editorial ◽  
Agenda 21 ◽  
Chemistry Research

Catalyzing learning with green chemistry undergraduate research

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey A Welch
Keyword(s):  
Green Chemistry ◽  
Furfuryl Alcohol ◽  
Solid Acid Catalyst ◽  
Acid Catalyst ◽  
Ethyl Esters ◽  
Transfer Hydrogenation ◽  
Isopropyl Ether ◽  
Chemistry Curriculum ◽  
Undergraduate Chemistry ◽  
Chemistry Research

AbstractGreen chemistry and sustainability are important concepts to incorporate into the undergraduate chemistry curriculum. Through the development of innovative undergraduate chemistry research projects in these areas, retention of students in the physical sciences can be improved. This paper describes two projects in undergraduate catalysis research: hydrogenation of furfural and the esterification of biooil from pyrolyzed wood. Catalytic transfer hydrogenation (CTH) of furfural with Pd/C led to the production of furfuryl alcohol, furfuryl isopropyl ether, 2-methylfuran, and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. The metal chloride additives improved selectivity for furfuryl alcohol and furfuryl isopropyl ether. Catalytic conversion of pyrolyzed wood biooil in ethanol with a solid acid catalyst yielded ethyl esters, including ethyl acetate and ethyl propionate, as characterized by GC/MS These projects are described in the context of engaging undergraduate students in hands-on research for the purpose of improving retention and persistence, as well as preparing young scientists to enter graduate programs and the STEM workforce.

Green Chemistry in 2017

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Jessop ◽  
Walter Leitner
Keyword(s):  
Green Chemistry

Walter Leitner, who retires as Chair of the Editorial Board, and Philip Jessop, the new Chair, share their thoughts on Green Chemistry and the field at this time.

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