Green Chemistry Principles: Process Intensification Overview

This lecture provides an introduction to green chemistry and process intensification, focusing on their principles and benefits. It begins with an overview of the chemical industry and the importance of green chemistry metrics, such as atom economy and reaction mass efficiency. The instructor discusses the twelve principles of green chemistry, emphasizing the need to prevent waste and design safer, more efficient processes. The lecture also covers various emerging technologies in chemical process intensification, including miniaturization and alternative energy fields. The importance of life cycle assessment (LCA) is highlighted, showcasing how it can help evaluate the environmental impact of chemical processes. The instructor stresses the significance of understanding transport phenomena, chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics as foundational knowledge for the course. The session concludes with a discussion on the integration of supply chain management to enhance sustainability in chemical production, illustrating how waste from one process can serve as a resource for another, ultimately promoting a circular economy in the chemical industry.