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Green Chemistry University Course: Lecture 15 – Catalysis

Green Chemistry University Course: Lecture 15 – Catalysis
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Beyond Benign, Inc.
Yale University
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Summary
In this lecture, students will learn about the importance of catalysis and the added benefits it provides at all levels of chemistry. Students will see how catalysts make reactions more efficient by means of the activation energy. More importantly, students will be introduced to alternative types of catalysis that Green Chemistry utilizes to create more environmentally responsible processes.

This course was developed and authored by:

Philip Coish
Kimberly Chapman
Paul Anastas
Seon Augusto Ferreira
Karolina Mellor
Amy Cannon
Derrick Ward
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Introductory Undergraduate
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Green Chemistry Principles
Catalysis
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
Students will...
- Explain why the incorporation of catalysts is key to green chemistry
- Understand the difference between homogeneous, heterogeneous, and biocatalysis
- Describe three examples of greener alternatives that use biphasic systems, biocatalysis, or photocatalysis
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60 minutes

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