Books in the Green Chemistry Series series

This book covers the most important concepts of homogeneous supported catalysis with an emphasis on enantioselective processes. It describes the state-of-the-art and latest developments in each area while critically evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of this important method.

By-products of global biodiesel manufacturing are a modern day global fact responsible for igniting a number of year's worldwide intense research activity into human chemical ingenuity. This fully updated and revised 2nd edition depicts how practical limitations posed by glycerol chemistry are solved based on the understanding of the fundamental chemistry of glycerol and by application of catalysis science and technology. The authors report and comment on employable, practical avenues applicable to convert glycerol into value added products of mass consumption. This book is the best-selling reference book in the field. The highly anticipated 2nd Edition is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding whether biodiesel and glycerol refineries are convenient and economically sound.

A comprehensive overview of recent developments in starch-based materials, ideal for students and researchers working in bio-based and biodegradable polymers and composites.

Summarising advance in the use of ionic liquids in biomass processing, this book is an important reference for researchers and practising chemists.

Providing up-to-date coverage of green nanomaterials and systems, this book provides comprehensive information on nanostructured materials, including their applications in energy and environmental sciences.

A comprehensive reference of the latest methodologies and techniques in the extraction and application of natural products. Presented within the philosophy of green chemistry.

This is the first multidisciplinary edited book covering the very basics to the more advanced, trendy developments, containing a unique blend of nano, green, renewable and bio.

This two volume set provides a valuable reference on natural polymer composites, including both natural and protein fibres, and natural polymer nanocomposites.

There has been much research on the potential of liquid and supercritical carbon dioxide for environmentally safe applications. This edited volume covers the various applications of using these forms of carbon dioxide.

Biofuels produced from renewable resources offer a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The new edition of this book provides updates on the previously discussed pathways for transportation biofuels.

Covers the latest research in green chemistry principles for new, environmentally friendly processes in the fields of engineering, science and technology.

Covering topics including solvent selection, miniaturization and metrics for the evaluation of greenness this is a useful resource for researchers interested in reducing the risks and environmental impacts of analytical methods.

This book presents the latest research in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. Heterogeneous catalysis and supporting homogeneous catalysis are important factors in increasing the development of green chemistry.

Green and sustainable water remediation is a rapidly growing field of interest to governments and corporations alike, with considerable input from academics, environmental consultants and public interest groups.

This book presents the new families of insecticides developed recently as a "green" alternative to classical and more toxic agrochemicals.

This book offers an insight into three promising and innovative pathways for the biological production of biodiesel, ethanol and methane.

This book, appropriate for newcomers to the field, gives an overview of the many different kinds of solvents including alternative greener solvent choices.

This cross disciplinary book relates green principles to the food industry, covering legal and policy issues, engineering, food processing and food science.

Aimed at managers of analytical laboratories but will also interest teachers of analytical chemistry and green public policy makers this is a must for anyone working in or affiliated with Green Chemistry.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the various processes developed using aqueous microwave chemistry, which is an environmentally, friendly green chemistry technique.

Summarises new trends in organic synthesis, based on flow continuous processes, mini- and micro-reactors, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts and reagents.

This book is devoted to the preparation of fine chemicals by new emerging approaches in the field of eco-friendly processes and procedures.

This book covers the synthesis of useful products and intermediates from plant oils, which is a critically important area given current challenge of depleting fossil fuel reserves.