Green Chemistry in Government and Industry

Description

The 5th volume of Green Chemical Processing considers sustainable chemistry in the context of governmental and corporate interests, explaining how “red tape” can help or hinder the “greening” of industry processes. The American Chemical Society’s 12 Principles of Green Chemistry are woven throughout this text as well as the series to which this book belongs. Explores topics in Green Chemistry from both governmental and corporate perspectives. Considers the ecological and economical costs and benefits of chemistry research. Written by internationally renowned experts including a US State Senator. About the series Contents List of contributing authors 1. It’s not easy becoming Green . . . but we’re getting there! 2. Biodegradable polymers: Why, what, how? 3. Sustainable materials in automotive 4. Meijer and carbon management 5. Applying green chemistry approaches to EPA standard method of analysis for dioxins 6. Green routes to silicon-based materials and their environmental implications 7. Green possibilities in a green industrial sector: The lumber industry 8. Determining wildland fire markers in residential structures using thermal desorption gas chromatography mass spectrometry Index