Green chemistry

Martyn Poliakoff and Pete Licence
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Martyn Poliakoff: Martyn Poliakoff and Pete Licence are in the Schools of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. martyn.poliakoff@nottingham.ac.uk peter.licence@nottingham.ac.uk
Pete Licence: Martyn Poliakoff and Pete Licence are in the Schools of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. martyn.poliakoff@nottingham.ac.uk peter.licence@nottingham.ac.uk

Nature, 2007, vol. 450, issue 7171, 810-812

Abstract: Modern life depends on the petrochemical industry — most drugs, paints and plastics derive from oil. But current processes for making chemical products are not sustainable in terms of resources and environmental impact. Green chemistry aims to tackle this problem, and real progress is being made.

Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.1038/450810a

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