Full Description
In the International Year of Chemistry, prominent scientists highlight the major advances in the fight against the largest problems faced by humanity from the point of view of chemistry, showing how their science is essential to ensuring our long-term survival. Following the UN Millennium Development Goals, the authors examine the ten most critical areas, including energy, climate, food, water and health. All of them are opinion leaders in their fields, or high-ranking decision makers in national and international institutions. Intended to provide an intellectual basis for the future development of chemistry, this book is aimed at a wide readership including students, professionals, engineers, scientists, environmentalists and anyone interested in a more sustainable future.
Contents
The Chemical ElementCHEMISTRY FOR DEVELOPMENT Chemistry, Innovation and Impact Poverty and Disparities in Life Expectancy The Milennium Development Goals Science, Technology and Development Chemistry and Development Science and Technology for National Development Capacity Building: Some Key Requirements for Chemistry's Role in Development Chemistry and Future Challenges to Health, Wealth and Wellbeing Conclusions THE ROLE OF of Food and Nutrition Global Hunger and Malnutrition in the World Today Hunger, Nutrition and the Food Security Mandate Chemistry's Influence on the Pillars of Food Security Conclusion POVERTY Contribution of Chemistry to Social and Econimic Development Concept and Historical Evolution of Poverty Asymmetry of Poverty in the World Causes of Poverty Poverty, Malnutrition and Life Expectancy Strategies against Poverty: A General Approach with Context-Specific Solutions Chemistry is Essential for Poverty Alleviation THE HUMAN ELEMENT: CHEMISTRY Chemistry Education Challenge Scene 1 - Chemistry to the Rescue of Threatened Communities Sequel to Scene 1 - An Education in Chemistry Equipping the Human Element with Relevant Education in, about and through Chemistry An Example of Integrating Sustainability and Chemistry Education Curriculum: Visualizing the Chemistry Underlying Climate Change Scene 2 - From Bench to Market Place General Concepts of Drug Design Patent Protection Issues Drug Metabolism and Drug Resistance or Why Make Big Pills? Antibacterial AGents Antiviral Agents: The Flu Virus Story: The Naissance of a Sugar-Based Flu Drug The Viagra Story - Serendipity Leading to a Blockbuster Drug Human Vaccines as a Prophylactic Health Green Chemistry Metrics in Green Chemistry Conclusions and Future Perspectives WATER: FOUNDATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Introduction Water Pollution and Water Quality Water Treatment Technologies Conclusions FACING THE ENERGY CHALLGENGES THROUGH CHEMISTRY IN A CHANGING WORLD Introduction Chemistry and the Role for Development of Society Chemistry and Sustainable Energy Sustainable Energy Scenarios and Climate Changes Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy Biofuels Towards Solar Fuels Conclusions OZONE DEPLETION AND CLIMATE CHANGE Introduction Ozone in the Atmosphere The Antarctic Ozone Hole Arctic Ozone Montreal Protocol and Beyond Ozone and Climate Change Perspectives Resources
