GREEN CHEMISTRY APPROACHES FOR SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and system for implementing green chemistry principles in industrial processes to enhance sustainability, minimize environmental impact, and improve resource efficiency. The method includes the use of renewable feedstocks, such as biomass and plant-derived oils, as substitutes for non-renewable petrochemical-based materials. Alternative solvents, including supercritical fluids, ionic liquids, and water-based solvents, are employed to replace conventional toxic solvents. Energy-efficient catalysts, such as biocatalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and nanomaterials, are integrated to enhance reaction efficiency and selectivity. The system optimizes reaction pathways to reduce waste generation and recycles by-products for reuse within the process. Furthermore, renewable energy sources, including solar power, wind power, and bioenergy, are utilized to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. The invention also incorporates a real-time sustainability monitoring system to track key

Specification

Description:The embodiments of the present invention generally relates to the field of green chemistry and sustainable industrial processes. Specifically, it involves the development and implementation of green chemistry principles aimed at reducing the environmental impact of chemical manufacturing. The invention provides methods and systems that incorporate renewable feedstocks, energy-efficient catalysts, alternative solvents, and waste-reducing processes, offering an environmentally friendly approach to traditional industrial processes across sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and energy production.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The following description of related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to t , Claims:1. A method for implementing green chemistry in industrial processes, comprising:
using renewable feedstocks selected from the group consisting of biomass, bio-based polymers, and plant-derived oils;
replacing conventional solvents with alternative solvents selected from the group consisting of supercritical fluids, ionic liquids, and water-based solvents;
incorporating energy-efficient catalysts that enhance the rate and selectivity of chemical reactions, wherein the catalysts are selected from the group consisting of biocatalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and nanomaterials;
minimizing waste generation by optimizing reaction pathways and recycling by-products back into the process;
integrating renewable energy sources to power the industrial process, wherein the renewable energy sources are selected from the group consisting of solar power, wind power, and bioenergy.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising a step of monitoring sustainability metrics in real-time, wherein the sustainability metr

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