Green catalysis adheres to several key principles aimed at making chemical processes more sustainable:
Atom Economy: Maximizing the incorporation of all materials used in the process into the final product. Energy Efficiency: Conducting reactions at ambient temperature and pressure to reduce energy consumption. Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses: Using safer, less toxic chemicals and reagents in the catalytic process. Renewable Feedstocks: Utilizing renewable raw materials instead of depleting finite resources. Design for Degradation: Creating products that can be easily broken down into non-toxic components after use.
