The book describes on an introductory level the designing of chemical processes and products so as to reduce or eliminate the use or production of toxic or hazards substances. It explains the code of conduct meant to reduce the environmental impact of any chemical process, whether at laboratory scale or industrial scale. The synonyms of Green Chemistry are the Sustainable Chemistry or the low-environmental-impact Chemistry.

• About the book 6
• Contents 8
• Chapter 1 Green chemistry: introduction and principles 12
• Chapter 2 Designing a green synthesis 32
• Chapter 3 Microwave-assisted green synthesis 50
• Chapter 4 Solvent-free green synthesis 64
• Index 78