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Green Chemistry
Editor
Mary M. Kirchhoff
Assistant Director, Green Chemistry Institute
American Chemical Society
1155 Sixteenth Street N.W.
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Email: m_kirchhoff@acs.org The
12 Principles of Green Chemistry
The goal of Topics in Green Chemistry is to provide a forum for dissemination
of the latest curricular developments in green chemistry. Submissions are invited
in all areas of green chemistry, such as more environmentally benign laboratory
experiments, case studies, strategies for incorporating green chemistry into the
curriculum, and student research projects in green chemistry. Mission
Statement
Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce
or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. Green chemistry is
primarily a conceptual framework rather than a separate branch of chemistry, one
that guides chemists in practicing chemistry in a more environmentally responsible
manner. All students, from grade school to graduate school, should be aware of
the potential for chemistry to solve some of the world’s most serious environmental
problems. Green chemistry also provides an excellent platform for collaborations
with colleagues in other disciplines, such as biology, economics, engineering,
policy, and ethics.
The integration of green chemistry into the curriculum is hindered by a relative
lack of green chemistry curricular materials. A number of excellent resources
already exist, including:
Publications
1. Anastas, P. T.; Warner, J. C. Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice;
Oxford University Press: New York, 1998.
2. Cann, M. C.; Connelly, M. E. Real-World Cases in Green Chemistry;
American Chemical Society: Washington, 2000.
3. Heinhorst, S.; Cannon, G. J.
Chem. Educ. 2001,
78, 150.
4. Hjeresen, D. L.; Schutt, D. L.; Boese, J. M. J.
Chem. Educ. 2000,
77, 1543.
5. Reed, S. M.; Hutchison, J. E. J.
Chem. Educ. 2000,
77, 1627.
6. Cann, M. C. J. Chem. Educ.
1999, 76,
1639.
7. Collins, T. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72,
965.
Websites
American Chemical Society
http://www.acs.org/education/greenchem
Green Chemistry Institute
http://www.acs.org/greenchemistryinstitute
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/greenchemistry/index.htm
Green Chemistry Network
http://www.chemsoc.org/networks/gcn/
University of Oregon
http://www.uoregon.edu/~hutchlab/greenchem/
University of Scranton
http://www.academic.uofs.edu/faculty/CANNM1/greenchemistry.html
The need for new materials is significant, particularly those that seamlessly
integrate green chemistry into existing courses without adding to an already over-crowded
curriculum.
Articles focusing on all aspects of green chemistry education are welcome.
This includes information on:
- Interdisciplinary courses with a green chemistry component
- Stand-alone green chemistry courses
- Green chemistry laboratory experiments
- Greener demonstrations
- Engaging students in green chemistry research
- Incorporating green chemistry into existing courses
- Case studies in green chemistry
- Materials development in green chemistry
Guidelines for submitting manuscripts to this feature column may be found
in the JCE Guide
to Submissions.
Details on laboratory experiments should follow the JCE
Supplemental Guidelines for Lab Experiments.
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