Green Chemistry and Applications

Green chemistry is a work tool that can be applied in different areas such as medicine, materials, polymers, food, organic chemistry, etc., since it was propounded in the early 2000s. It has become a viable alternative for care, remediation and protection of the environment and has been implemented worldwide. In this book the twelve principles of green chemistry are presented in a simple way, with examples of the applications of green chemistry in numerous areas showcasing it as an ideal alternative for environmental care. It also provides information on current research being implemented at the pilot plant and industrial level. The book demonstrates the importance of the use of renewable raw materials, the use of catalysis and the implementation of alternative energy sources such as the use of microwaves and ultrasound in different separation and chemical processes.

Aidé Sáenz-Galindo is a professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México, is author or coauthor of 25 papers, 3 books, 4 patents and 18 book chapters. Researcher level 1 in México (2012), has served as a reviewer for journals. She has directed 7 bachelors', 4 master's and 3 Doctorates, has been awarded with Prize Green Chemistry BASFUDLAP-SQM (2013) Mexico. She received her doctoral degree in 2006 from Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Mexico. Adali Oliva Castañeda-Facio is professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México. She is author or coauthor of 14 papers, 1 book and 10 book chapters. Researcher level 1 in Mexico (2017). She has served as reviewer for journals. To date, she has directed 11 bachelor's and 7 master's theses (2015-2019). Currently she directs 4 doctoral theses. Dra. Castañeda received her doctoral degree in 2006 from Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Mexico. Raúl Rodríguez-Herrera is a professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México. He has published 265 refereed papers, 5 books, 10 patents and 100 book chapters. He has been awarded twice PCCMCA Congress prize (1988 and 1990), Researcher-level 3 Mexico (2018), Guest of Honor-Kannur University, prize in Food Science and Technology, (2003), Agro-Bio Prize (2005). Dr. Rodriguez has participated in conferences in different countries and serves as a reviewer for more than 25 journals.

Introduction. Atom Economy. Prevention. Less Hazardous Chemical Synthesis from Palm Oil Biomass. Designing Safer Chemicals. Use of Green Chemistry for Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Vegetal Sources. Design for Energy Efficiency. Use of Renewable Feedstocks: The Recovery of High Value Molecules from Waste of Renewable Feedstocks: Soybean Hull. Use of Renewable Feedstock. Reduce Derivatives. Catalysis. Biodegradation of Pesticides. Real-Time Analysis for Pollution Prevention. Inherent Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention. Green Precipitation with Polysaccharide as A Tool for Enzyme Recovery. Conclusions.