Green and sustainable chemistry in Latin America: Which type of research is going on? And for what?

Author(s)

Zuin, Vania G. ; Stahl, Aylon M. ; Zanotti, Karine ; Segatto, Mateus L.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY; v. 25, p. 8-pg., 2020-10-01.

Abstract

The number of publications on green and sustainable chemistry in Latin America has been increasing significantly over the last years, covering topics such as the direct application of one of the green chemistry principles in organic synthesis (replacement of toxic reagents, reduction of energy consumption), catalysis, use of biomass or renewable materials, and Brazil is responsible for more than 62% of this total. In this paper, the more recent literature (2018-2020) and new approaches such as those related to sample preparation and education for sustainable development have been discussed critically, highlighting the growing needs for approaches that can be considered pillars to implement the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals to construct an egalitarian society on this continent. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 14/50827-1 - From orange waste to chemicals: contributions of an integrated biorefinary approach towards sustainable development in Brazil
• Grantee: João Batista Fernandes
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 18/11409-0 - Reuse of agro-industrial fruit residue from conventional and organic agriculture: green and sustainable extraction methods for bioactive compounds
• Grantee: Mateus Lodi Segatto
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
• FAPESP's process: 17/25015-1 - Design and application of green methods for the extraction of high value-added organic compounds from agro-industrial residues
• Grantee: Vânia Gomes Zuin Zeidler
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 19/08389-0 - Development and application of methods for the green and sustainable extraction of bioactive phenolic compounds derived from mango waste
• Grantee: Karine Zanotti
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation