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When confronted with a problem in science, the way to proceed is not always obvious. The problem may seem intractable or there may be many possible solutions, with some better than others. Problem-Solving Exercises in Green and Sustainable Chemistry teaches students how to analyze and solve real-world problems that occur in an environmental context, and it encourages creativity in developing solutions to situations based on events that have actually taken place.
The problems described in this book are relevant and stimulating in learning and understanding the principles of green and sustainable chemistry. They address various aspects of the field, including:
Toxicity
Waste generation and disposal
Chemical accidents
Energy efficiency
New policy development
The final chapter contains proposed solutions to the presented problems and provides commentaries and references to relevant literature.
This book also prompts students to become more comfortable with the idea of multiple "correct" answers to problems. It emphasizes the reality that green chemistry is about making practical decisions and weighing multiple factors that are often conflicting, thus making it difficult or impossible to apply one perfect solution to a given situation. Problem-Solving Exercises in Green and Sustainable Chemistry prepares students to solve challenging problems, whether as green chemists, as architects designing energy-efficient buildings, or as environmentally-conscious citizens.
Contents
Foreword by John C. WarnerIntroduction by Professor Hal WhiteToxicity, Accidents, and Chemical WasteGeneral BackgroundToxicity of Chemicals in the EnvironmentAccidents with ChemicalsWaste and Its MinimizationConclusionsProblemsReferencesThe Chemistry of Longer WearWhy Things Wear OutStabilizers for PolymersLubrication, Wear, and Related SubjectsInhibition of CorrosionMendingThe FutureProblemsReferencesThe Chemistry of Waste Management and RecyclingWasteRecyclingMethods and Incentives for Source ReductionOverall PictureProblemsReferencesEnergy and the EnvironmentEnergy-Related ProblemsHeating, Cooling, and Lighting BuildingsRenewable Energy for Electricity and TransportUse of Less Common Forms of Energy for Chemical ReactionsProblemsReferencesEnvironmental EconomicsIntroductionNature's ServicesEnvironment AccountingCorporationsEnvironmental Economics of IndividualsGovernment Actions Affecting Environmental EconomicsProblemsReferencesThe Greening of SocietyIntroductionIndividualsGovernmentBusinessesProblemsReferencesSolutions to In-Chapter ProblemsSolutions to Chapter 1Solutions to Chapter 2Solutions to Chapter 3Solutions to Chapter 4Solutions to Chapter 5Solutions to Chapter 6References
