Green Chemistry Approach for Synthesis of Materials

Abstract

Green chemistry is the key to sustainability, not only for its basic concept to minimize the use and generation of hazardous materials but also due to its vast application towards one of the most efficient, problem-solving routes for the synthesis of advanced materials. The concept of green chemistry has been utilized almost in every sector of synthetic methods, starting from catalysis to more advanced stages of microwave-based and sonochemical syntheses. Lately, ‘greener’ approaches viz. use of renewable feedstocks, solvent engineering, etc. have also become an integral part of materials advancement. As a result, several bio-based ‘green’ materials, bio-fuel, materials for drug-delivery, bio-degradable fabrics, dyes, liquid crystals, etc. have emerged as high-end value-added materials for energy, health, and environmental benefits. This chapter describes, in a nutshell, various important applications of green chemistry in green manufacturing processes.