Guidelines
Solvent selection and substitution
Process intensification and flow
Waste minimization and recycling
Example
Example: Solvent Swap in Synthesis
Screen greener alternatives.
Validate yield and safety.
Quantify LCA improvements.
Frequently asked questions
Metrics?
E-factor, PMI, energy.
Solvents?
Water, esters, supercritical CO2.
Biobased?
Renewable feedstocks.
Toxicity?
Substitution frameworks.
Scale-up?
Safety and economics.
Flow?
Efficiency and control.
Regulation?
Compliance and reporting.
LCA?
Avoid burden shifting.
Costs?
Total cost of ownership.
Outlook?
Holistic sustainability metrics.
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