Green Chemistry and Technology
DTU Department of Chemistry
To introduce and evaluate terms, principles, and methodologies associated with green chemistry and technology and apply the gained knowledge to plan and outline a research project.
Learning objectives:
A student who has met the objectives of the course will be able to:
- account for concepts linked to green chemistry
- account for fundamental principles and methodologies of importance for green chemical technology
- describe the correlation between green chemistry and sustainability
- apply quantitative parameters to decribe environmental aspects of chemical reactions and processes
- assess the sustainability of chemical technologies from an environmental view point
- accumulate knowledge from literature sources on green chemistry and technology
- plan and outline a research project on green chemical technology
- present a research project which illustrates the curriculum in the course
Contents:
Renewable chemicals and fuels. Sustainable energy sources and energy production. Technologies to reduce air pollution. Sustainable production of bulk chemicals.