Sustainable Production of Chemicals (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Role of ozone () in atmosphere
Role of ozone () in atmosphere
Absorbs UV radiation, protects Earth from harm
CFCs effect on ozone layer
CFCs effect on ozone layer
Produce chlorine free radicals that destroy ozone
Montreal Protocol (1987)
Montreal Protocol (1987)
Agreement to phase out CFCs globally
Green chemistry
Green chemistry
Design chemicals minimizing environmental/health impacts
Feedstock
Feedstock
Raw material used in preparation of other products
Biopolymers source & key property
Biopolymers source & key property
Plant-derived feedstocks; biodegradable
How catalysts increase reaction rates
How catalysts increase reaction rates
Lower activation energy; enable lower reaction temps
Haber process temp reduction with Fe catalyst
Haber process temp reduction with Fe catalyst
From 3000°C to 400°C
PFAS main environmental problem
PFAS main environmental problem
Resistant to breakdown; persist in environment
3 key green chemistry principles
3 key green chemistry principles
Renewable feedstocks, catalysts, safer chemicals