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Process Intensification in Organic Synthesis

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Optimization at the scaling up stage and the engineering of the final process at the stage of commercial process contribute to the environmental role of the process as least as much as the merely chemical issues. 12 Principles of green chemical engineering have been formulated, in part parallel to green chemistry. Process intensification involves not only the better use of the space available in the plant, but also revising previous chemistry to introduce novel reactions simultaneously with the development of new (most often multifunctional) apparatuses, with the only predetermined parameter of the better yield. Intrinsically safer procedures are found that are also economically profitable.

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Notes

  1. 1.

    A shorter list has been also proposed, see Abraham M, Nguyen N (2004) Green engineering: defining principles-results from the Sandestin conference. Environmental Progress 22:233–236.

    1. 1.

      Engineer processes and products holistically, use systems analysis, and integrate environmental impact assessment tools.

    2. 2.

      Conserve and improve natural ecosystems while protecting human health and wellbeing.

    3. 3.

      Use life-cycle thinking in all engineering activities.

    4. 4.

      Ensure that all material and energy inputs and outputs are as inherently safe and benign as possible.

    5. 5.

      Minimize depletion of natural resources.

    6. 6.

      Strive to prevent waste.

    7. 7.

      Develop and apply engineering solutions, while being cognizant of local geography, aspirations, and cultures.

    8. 8.

      Create engineering solutions beyond current or dominant technologies; improve, innovate, and invent (technologies) to achieve sustainability.

    9. 9.

      Actively engage communities and stakeholders in development of engineering solutions.

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Albini, A., Protti, S. (2016). Process Intensification in Organic Synthesis. In: Paradigms in Green Chemistry and Technology. SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25895-9_6

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