Issue 4, 2016

Do we need Green Analytical Chemistry?

Abstract

There is very strong opinion that Green Analytical Chemistry is needed beside so-called common Analytical Chemistry. In this review it is attempted to convince people that there is no need for a separate branch of analytical chemistry. The science of Analytical Chemistry is developing new tools for providing high quality information that meets the needs and demands of end-users, and which is provided within a reasonable time and at a reasonable cost. An additional requirement in this development is that methods must fit their purpose in order to minimise unnecessary information and the additional cost of chemicals, solvents and energy this entails. It is very logical that research optimises analytical processes in order to provide the required information in a manner that is inherently safe, non-toxic and environmentally friendly, and with the least possible consumption of materials and energy and less generation of waste. These are just changes in Analytical Chemistry according to the new principles in chemistry to become environmentally benign.

Graphical abstract: Do we need Green Analytical Chemistry?

Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
11 Sept. 2015
Accepted
16 Nov. 2015
First published
16 Nov. 2015

Green Chem., 2016,18, 923-931

Author version available

Do we need Green Analytical Chemistry?

M. Koel, Green Chem., 2016, 18, 923 DOI: 10.1039/C5GC02156A

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