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Advances in green chemistry and engineering
Summary
This editorial introduces a collection of research on green chemistry and engineering, fields that aim to make chemical production safer for the environment and human health. While not specifically about microplastics, green chemistry principles are directly relevant to developing less toxic plastics, biodegradable alternatives, and cleaner manufacturing processes. The collection highlights the role of sustainable chemistry in achieving environmental protection goals.
Green chemistry and engineering seek for maximizing efficiency and minimizing negative impacts on the environment and human health in chemical production processes. Driven by advances in the principles of environment protection and sustainability, these fields are expected to greatly contribute to achieving sustainable development goals. To this end, many studies have been conducted to develop new approaches within green chemistry and engineering. The Advances in Green Chemistry and Engineering Collection at Scientific Reports aims at gathering the latest research on developing and implementing the principles of green chemistry and engineering.
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