Green Chemistry: Principles and Applications

This lecture covers the principles and applications of green chemistry, focusing on atom economy, industrial synthesis processes, reaction mass efficiency, and energy-based metrics. It discusses topics such as the 12 principles of green engineering, life cycle assessment methodology, and various impact categories like global warming potential and eutrophication potential. Examples of industrial processes, such as phenol production and Pd acetate synthesis, are used to illustrate the concepts. The lecture emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in chemical engineering and the reduction of environmental impacts.