55109 - Chemical Processes with Low Environmental Impact

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student is able to use the theoretical and applicative foundations in the field of the development of new chemical processes, or in the improvement of current process technologies, in order to reduce their environmental impact or increase their safety. He/she will have acquired the skills related to the evaluation of the environmental impact of processes, to the realization of clean synthetic routes, with minimal use of toxic or otherwise dangerous reagents, intermediates or catalysts. Examples of alternative production processes will be examined, starting from renewable raw materials, with maximum atomic efficiency, and with minimal co-production of waste and formation of by-products.

Course contents

Green metrics: measuring the environmental impact of processes.

Solvents: problems, recycling, environmental impact assessment, "green" solvents

Examples of more sustainable industrial processes

Green chemistry and Green Engineering: principles

Integrated processes and process intensification.

Chemical processes from renewable raw materials.

CO2 uses

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons with Power Point slide presentations.

Assessment methods

The learning assessment is done through a final oral exam, to verify the acquisition of knowledge. The oral exam lasts about 20 minutes.

Teaching tools

Power Point presentation

Office hours

See the website of Fabrizio Cavani