Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Green Solvents and Extraction Technology provides information on the use of green solvents and their applications in the synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs, energy conversion and storage, catalysis, biodiesel synthesis, multicomponent reactions, waste valorization, and more. The book features introductory chapters related to the applications of green solvents and related extraction technology for sustainable development, including research trends, technical development, environment issues, and related concerns. The book provides examples covering the extraction of nanocellulose (from agricultural wastes), polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, antioxidants (from vegetables), biomolecules and green solvents (from biomass and precious metals).

Provides an overview of the applicability of green solvents for sustainable development

Delivers in-depth literature on the use of green solvents for industrial processes

Highlights issues related to research trends, sustainable development, and the environment

Focuses on extraction technology

Offers an overview of the use of green solvent-based extraction

Presents in-depth literature on the extraction of a variety of substances using green solvents