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A Study on the Properties of Methyl Esters of Camelina Sativa Oil
Abstract: The depletion of fossil fuel and the pollution created due to the combustion of fossil fuels created an awareness to find an alternative to fossil fuels. In this present work, the focus is on to utilize the camelina sativa seed to produce oil and the same is trans-esterified to biodiesel and in this connection a detailed analysis has been done. Biodiesel is produced by transesterification of neat Camelina Sativa oil. …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Green Technology - For a Better World
Abstract: Green technologies encompass various aspects of technology which help us reduce the human impact on the environment and create ways of sustainable development. Green technologies are an approach towards saving earth. Thus both its positives and negatives need to be investigated. Green technology uses renewable natural resources that never depletes. Green technology uses new and innovative energy generation techniques. Green nanotechnology that uses green engineering and green chemistry is one …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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The Future Prospects of Eco-friendly Green Computing
Abstract: Green computing, also called green technology, is the environmentally sustainable to use of computers and related resources like - monitors, printer, storage devices, networking and communication systems - efficiently and effectively with minimal or no impact on the environment. The principle behind energy efficient coding is to save power by getting software to make less use of the hardware, rather than continuing to run the same code on hardware that …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles using methanol extract of Passiflora foetida and its drug delivery applications
Abstract: The present study outlines a green synthetic approach on copper nanoparticles by mixing the copper salt solution with a methanol extract of leaves of Passiflora foetida. The plant extract play as a reducing agent for copper ions in copper solution into copper nanoparticles providing a safer process. The plant extract contains numerous secondary metabolites involving in the reduction of copper ions into forming nanoparticles. The spectroscopic analysis of green synthesized …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 31–52 Read article
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Green Pharmacy - Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract: The green chemistry revolution is providing an enormous number of challenges to those who practice chemistry in industry, education and research. With these challenges however, there are an equal number of opportunities to discover and apply new chemistry, to improve the economics of chemical manufacturing and to enhance the much-tarnished image of chemistry. After introducing the concept of new sustainable chemical technologies and also including a brief assessment of green …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Future Outlook of Green Chemistry
Abstract: Chemistry brought about medical revolution till about the middle of 20th century in which drugs and antibiotics were discovered. The world’s food supply also increased immensely due to the innovation of hybrid varieties, enhanced methods of agriculture, better seeds, and use of herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides. The quality of life on earth became much better due to the discovery of dyes, plastics, cosmetics and other materials. Soon, the ill …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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A Noteworthy Role of Green Chemistry in Routine Life
Abstract: Green chemistry is the innovative and rapid emerging branch of chemistry. The commencement of Green Chemistry is considered as a response to the need to reduce the damage of the environment by man - made materials and the processes used to produce them. Green chemistry could include anything from reducing waste to even disposing of waste in the correct manner. All chemical wastes should be disposed of in the best …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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Green Chemistry for Sustainable Agriculture Through Potential Utilization of Biopesticides
Abstract: As a society, we are getting clear signals that some chemicals consistently used in conventional agriculture are associated with disturbing health and environmental effects. From human to ecological health impacts, there are growing concerns about how we farm. In contrast, ‘Sustainable Agriculture’ describes a robust and balanced agricultural system to which many increasingly aspire. There are many unknowns in the details of how such an agricultural system would work, what …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Improvement of mechanical properties of recycled polyethylene with utilization of bio-filler
Abstract: Nowadays, the consumption of plastics all over the world has been tremendously growing, which is culminating into large amount of waste plastic material. It is believed that the management of solid waste is one of the major environmental concerns in the world. Due to limited space on landfills and increasing costs of plastics, utilization of waste plastics has become an attractive alternative for disposal. This research work describes the preparation …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Green Routes for Modification of Cure Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compound
Abstract: Compounding of rubber is very crucial to make the raw rubber suitable for its end use. Term Compounding of rubber refers to the selection and mixing the different ingredients that fulfil the processing, performance, cost requirements of finished rubber products. The compounding ingredients include fillers, reinforcements, plasticizers, curatives, accelerators, stabilizers etc. The curatives play key role in the formation of crosslink or vulcanisation. Since Ionic level (IL) has very low …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Bioremediation: An Approach for Environmental Clean-Up
Abstract: Bioremediation is defined as the remediation process wherein naturally occurring microorganisms or deliberately introduced microbes are exploited for inducing breakdown of environmental pollutants with the idea to make our surroundings clean. Here, an overview about this technology is provided for the beginners. Keywords: bacteria, biodegradation, bioremediation, detoxification, microbial biota
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 13–14 Read article
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Understanding Green Computing: Its Merits and Demerits
Abstract: Green computing is an effective approach of saving our environment from deleterious consequences of using computing devices and the toxic metals involved in their manufacturing. In this short review, we have highlighted the importance of this novel concept ‘Green Computing’, the approach laid down in behind it, its merits and demerits. Keywords: computers, energy star, green computing, laptops
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–12 Read article
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Chemical Metrics for sustainable use of materials
Abstract: A number of metrics have been used to drive business, government and many goods communities. Here, a few metrics for chemical industry have been mentioned. The use of chemical metrics is an ideal approach to design methods of chemical synthesis in order to use the resources in a sustainable manner. Keywords: chemical industry, chemical synthesis, E factor, effective mass yield, metrics
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 8–9 Read article
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Bio-based feedstocks for Conversion technologies
Abstract: Efficient fuel production and energy-generation with no or reduced carbon release is an important need in today’s generation. Conversion technologies have been designed to convert bio-based waste materials into a useable form of fuel and energy. Various methods are employed in these technologies such as anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, gasification etc. These technologies not only help generate refined fuel products but also release low carbon content that helps to maintain the …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–17 Read article
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Extraction of Nicotine from Tobacco Leaves used for Animal Cleansing
Abstract: Nicotine is addictive. An average cigarette yields about 2 mg of absorbed nicotine, and in lesser doses of that order, the substance acts as a stimulant in mammals, while high amounts (50-100 mg) can be harmful. This stimulant effect is a contributing factor to the addictive properties of tobacco smoking. Nicotine’s addictive nature includes psychoactive effects, drug-reinforced behavior, compulsive use, and relapse after abstinence, physical dependence and tolerance. Nicotine can …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Microalgae in Bioremediation of Waste water and Production of Bioproducts
Abstract: Domestic wastewater treatment and remediation is an exclusive practice due to substantial time and scheduling needed for fruitful management. Recent waste water treatment plants are extremely mechanical and costly to build and sustain. Maximum of the domestic waste water is considered feeble or average in strength with nitrogen levels between 20–40 mg/L and phosphorus levels between 4–8 mg/L[3]. These concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus are unwanted as they can lead …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 37–39 Read article
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Activated Carbon from Rice Husk for Treating Dye Waste Water
Abstract: This study was undertaken to explore the possibility of utilizing rice husk (RH) for the production of activated carbon because of its abundant, renewable, and biodegradable raw resource, and properties such as its chemical stability, oil absorption, surface area, iodine value, and high reactivity, resulting from the presence of chemically reactive hydroxyl groups. RH is roasted at high % with low cost chemical as catalyst to reduce time, with temperature …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Research Insight: Microwave Synthesis – An Implement for Green Chemistry
Abstract: Microwave science is the exploration of applying microwave radiation to synthetic responses. Microwaves go about as high recurrence electric fields and will for the most part warmth any material containing versatile electric charges, for example, polar particles in solvent or conducting ions in a solid. Polar solvents are warmed as their segment particles are compelled to turn with the field and lose vitality in impacts. Semiconducting and leading specimens heat …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Fe, Cr, Cu, Ni and Mn Concentration Determination from Matatilla Water System by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Abstract: This study was conducted to assess the extent of heavy metal in the Matatilla Dam water systems. Water quality is effect by the many substance water contacts during its movement through the hydrological system. Water dissolves a wide variety of minerals, nutrients and other substance from soils, rocks and atmosphere carries them in water system. Lake streams and ground water accumulate these dissolve substance and reflect distinctive characteristic of this …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Soil moisture level and carbon release are inversely proportional: Recent report
Abstract: With the advancements in the field of science and technology, it is now possible to predict or control climatic changes. A recent scientific research shows that the soil moisture levels can help determine the amount of carbon that is released into the atmosphere.
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 30 Read article