All shook up for greener chemistry
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 09:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Solvent-free chemistry, more common in Europe and Asia, is gaining notice among American manufacturers due to environmental concerns and rising costs in reducing toxic waste. Research out of the University of Cincinnati finds that this sustainable approach to chemistry, while noisier, can be just as reliable for chemical reactions without the drawbacks. Plus, its recycling ability cuts costs on investing in expensive reagents. James Mack, a University of Cincinnati associate professor of chemistry, is the only American speaker invited to present research at the International Symposium on Mechanochemistry, which will be held June 6-7, at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei.