About this Course

This course provides the fundamental principles of green chemistry including the human and ecological reasons for considering less toxic alternatives and the various green applications to chemical design. With an increased awareness of sustainability and toxicology from course one, participants will learn about the new tools and cutting edge research that is available to the design 21st century chemicals that minimize hazards to health and the environment.

Topics include:

• Ecological and human health risks
• Demand for safer products
• Historical and current regulatory drivers
• Green chemistry role in new product design
• Environmental, economic, and societal benefits of green chemistry
• New tools available for chemical design