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green chemistry  

Definition

  • Green chemistry, also called sustainable chemistry, is an area of chemistry and chemical engineering focused on the design of products and processes that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. While environmental chemistry focuses on the effects of polluting chemicals on nature, green chemistry focuses on the environmental impact of chemistry, including reducing consumption of nonrenewable resources and technological approaches for preventing pollution. (From DBpedia)

Entry terms

  • sustainable chemistry

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/37T-PTNTHB06-S

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