Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Justyna Plotka-Wasylka, Heba M. Mohamed, Aleksandra Kurowska-Susdorf, Rajkumar Dewani, Michel Y. Fares, Vasil Andruch
Summary: Green chemistry and analytical chemistry play crucial roles in the field of chemistry and must adhere to the principles of sustainable development in order to have a real impact.
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baoyu Li, Ingo Eilks
Summary: GSCE research in mainland China is still in its early stages, with secondary education focusing on teaching strategies and 'greening' chemistry experiments, while tertiary education employs multiple teaching methods and delves deeper into practical work.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kenneth C. C. Hoffman, Andrew P. P. Dicks
Summary: This article presents a perspective on incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) and Green Chemistry Principles (GCP) into high school chemistry curricula. The framework is based on the Johnstone-Mahaffy model, which links student learning to the affective or human-centred domain. The origins and organization of UNSDG and GCP are outlined, and their similarities to high school chemistry curricula are illustrated. The justification for implementing them is given, with a specific example presented in the context of the International Baccalaureate chemistry curriculum, and the GCP are rendered in educator- and student-appropriate language.
GREEN CHEMISTRY LETTERS AND REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Loyd D. D. Bastin
Summary: This paper presents a political advocacy project implemented in an Organic Chemistry II course. The project aimed to demonstrate the application of organic, green, and sustainable chemistry outside of laboratory and industrial settings in addressing environmental sustainability issues. Students read and summarized pending state legislation related to sustainability, engaged in class discussions, conducted further research, and prepared talking points which were shared with legislators during a class trip to the state capitol. Student reflections indicated positive experiences with advocacy, increased understanding of environmental issues, and awareness of their potential to make a difference.
GREEN CHEMISTRY LETTERS AND REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Navid Rabiee, Rajni Sharma, Sahar Foorginezhad, Maryam Jouyandeh, Mohsen Asadnia, Mohammad Rabiee, Omid Akhavan, Eder C. Lima, Krzysztof Formela, Milad Ashrafizadeh, Zari Fallah, Mahnaz Hassanpour, Abbas Mohammadi, Mohammad Reza Saeb
Summary: Membranes are widely used in modern water treatment technologies to remove hazardous substances. Nano-membranes have attracted particular interest for various applications. However, the synthesis of green and sustainable membranes faces challenges such as toxicity and fouling. This review evaluates the aspects of green nano-membranes including synthesis, characterization, recycling, commercialization, and performance optimization.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohit Saraf, Monika A. Roy, Francisco Yarur Villanueva, Anirban Kundu, Hung-Vu Tran, Moumita Ghosh, Sopuruchukwu Ezenwa, Gabriela Gastelu, Emily A. Prebihalo, L. Javier Cala, Scott R. Cleary, Geetesh Devineni, Gahyun Annie Lee, Great C. Umenweke, Ross F. Koby, Rachel Nixon, Adelina Voutchkova, Audrey Moores
Summary: The field of chemistry has the potential to address global challenges, but it needs to minimize negative impacts and prioritize sustainable approaches. Incorporating green chemistry and systems thinking into education is crucial, but currently, most graduate curricula lack these topics.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ivan N. Derbenev, James Dowden, Jamie Twycross, Jonathan D. Hirst
Summary: This review discusses the use of green chemistry metrics and software tools in research laboratories. It provides an overview of state-of-the-art software designed to aid researchers in planning and conducting chemical experiments and assess the sustainability of reactions and synthetic routes. The increasing digitalization of research presents opportunities for the wider use of computational tools by synthetic chemists and the integration of green chemistry principles into routine laboratory work.
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexandria Parker, Evan Noronha, Amanda Bongers
Summary: The rise of global environmental issues has highlighted the importance of sustainability and green chemistry teachings. However, these topics are often neglected in post-secondary organic chemistry lecture courses. This article investigates the barriers to integrating green and sustainable chemistry into organic chemistry classrooms in Canadian universities and explores the knowledge, relevance, and resources available to organic chemistry educators for implementing change. The findings will inform curriculum development and the creation of open educational resources for organic chemistry.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexandria Parker, Evan Noronha, Amanda Bongers
Summary: The importance of sustainability and green chemistry teachings in response to global environmental issues is emphasized, but these topics are not well-integrated into most post-secondary organic chemistry lecture courses. To address this issue, a study was conducted to investigate the barriers faced by organic chemistry educators in incorporating green and sustainable chemistry into their courses. Interviews with 8 faculty members in Canadian universities were analyzed qualitatively, and major themes related to content, structure, resources, management, and individuals were identified. The findings will inform curriculum development and the creation of open educational resources for organic chemistry.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ingo Eilks, Michael Linkwitz
Summary: This article highlights the significance of green and sustainable chemistry in the field of chemistry and discusses strategies for integrating these concepts into school education.
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jilin Chang, Biao Li, Bo Chen, Yifei Shen, Xinying Lv, Jing Liu
Summary: This research investigates the role of green technology innovation in facilitating sustainable growth for digitalizing businesses, with a focus on financial and environmental success. It examines the impact of the Chinese educational system on eco-innovation and the relationship between green technology and innovation. The study utilizes IFE test to explore the associations between variables such as GDP per capita, urbanization, green technology, higher education, and carbon dioxide emissions in China from 2004 to 2020. The findings reveal a positive connection between eco-innovation and GDP per capita, green technology, higher education, and CO2 emissions, while indicating a negative correlation with urbanization. Furthermore, the research explores how green technology influences GDP per capita, higher education, and carbon dioxide emissions, providing valuable insights for developing economies to build a sustainable path.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yawen Su, Hongxia Zhao
Summary: This paper proposes integrating the concept of sustainable development into the teaching of green environmental protection education. It suggests establishing a sound green education system and green education classrooms to infuse green ecological ideas into various aspects of education. Additionally, the paper constructs an educational resource distribution model and analyzes it using a differential evolution algorithm. Experimental results show that the algorithm effectively optimizes the allocation rationality of the model and reduces the running time of resource allocation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaohua Li, Lina Ma, Salahuddin Khan, Xin Zhao
Summary: Educating the masses about the dire consequences of climate change in high-polluting countries is crucial for achieving the United Nations' sustainable development agenda. This study examines the role of education in environmental sustainability and the influencing mechanisms of green innovation and government intervention in China. The findings indicate that education has a significant impact in reducing pollutant emissions, and this impact can be further enhanced by green innovation and government intervention.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wei Jie Lee, Pei Sean Goh, Woei Jye Lau, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Nidal Hilal
Summary: Water scarcity is a chronic issue, and seawater is a potential water source. Employing greener approaches in membrane fabrication for desalination can contribute to sustainable and eco-friendly processes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joao Marcelo Pereira Ribeiro, Lenoir Hoeckesfeld, Cristian Bau Dal Magro, Jacir Favretto, Rodrigo Barichello, Fernando Cesar Lenzi, Leonardo Secchi, Carlos Rogerio Montenegro de Lima, Jose Baltazar Salgueirinho Osorio de Andrade Guerra
Summary: The Green Campus Initiatives, established at four Brazilian universities, aim to promote student engagement in incorporating sustainability into university operations. The study found that dissemination strategies of sustainable development in higher education institutions explain a certain percentage of students' proactivity and knowledge and awareness regarding sustainable development.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Correction
Education & Educational Research
Robby Zidny, Jesper Sjostrom, Ingo Eilks
SCIENCE & EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Safwatun Nida, Muhammad Fajar Marsuki, Ingo Eilks
Summary: This study examines how the controversial issue of palm oil production for biodiesel in Indonesia is utilized to teach chemistry at the undergraduate level, promoting students' general educational skills. Students' views on socioscientific issues-based chemistry education are presented, with most finding it motivating, relevant, and encouraging for learning and societal debate participation.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baoyu Li, Ingo Eilks
Summary: GSCE research in mainland China is still in its early stages, with secondary education focusing on teaching strategies and 'greening' chemistry experiments, while tertiary education employs multiple teaching methods and delves deeper into practical work.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ingo Eilks, Chantal Lathwesen, Nadja Belova
Summary: Teacher education should combine subject knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and pedagogical content knowledge. In science education, understanding school science practical work and the nature of science is crucial for promoting learning through scientific inquiry. In Germany, practical seminars and lab sessions are mandatory for chemistry teacher education programs to enhance students' practical skills in handling school-type lab equipment. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing rules, a traditional course with face-to-face seminars and lab sessions was replaced with an individualized, digitally supported, open lab learning experience for prospective secondary school chemistry teachers.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Baoyu Li, Jesper Sjostrom, Bangping Ding, Ingo Eilks
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of Confucianism in education and explores the potential of integrating Confucian ideas into education for sustainability, providing a framework for implementing such education in Confucian societies.
SCIENCE & EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Michael Linkwitz, Ingo Eilks
Summary: This paper reports on the development of a long-term initiative to integrate education for sustainable development into secondary chemistry education. Through the use of teacher-centered action research, the project successfully incorporates the concept of green chemistry into high school programs, and presents some development and feedback findings.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Michael Linkwitz, Ingo Eilks
Summary: This article presents a set of experiments under catalysis by immobilized lipase that were developed and tested in an action research project for developing a green organic chemistry curriculum for the senior secondary schooling level in Germany.
CHEMISTRY TEACHER INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Robby Zidny, Ingo Eilks
Summary: This study explores how students can learn about green and sustainable chemistry by starting from the knowledge perspective of a local indigenous culture. By connecting culture with learning about green chemistry, students are encouraged to engage in chemistry education. The study focuses on the use of a phytochemical agent (d-limonene) from a local plant (Citrus grandis), which is a traditional botanical pesticide used by the Baduy tribe in Western Java, Indonesia. A simple low-cost extraction method using a kitchen microwave is introduced to teach modern green extraction methods. The study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of an online learning management system and video conferencing tools. The feedback from students and selected results are discussed.
EDUCATION SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Johanna Dittmar, Ingo Eilks
Summary: Digital media play an increasingly important role in today's society, and the development of critical media literacy is crucial. Integrating media education with chemistry learning can enhance students' understanding and application of chemistry knowledge, as demonstrated in this case study on water chemistry through online forums. The article presents an effective unit design and implementation based on student communication.
FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Michael Linkwitz, Ingo Eilks
Summary: This article discusses the importance of enzymatic catalysis in green chemistry within the context of upper secondary chemistry education. The use of immobilized enzymes in experiments has been suggested as a way to promote sustainability and green chemistry concepts in education.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Safwatun Nida, Novida Pratiwi, Ingo Eilks
Summary: This study reveals that pre-service science teachers (PSTs) in Indonesia often use daily life contexts, especially those related to society and the environment, in their teaching. However, these contexts are mostly used for sparking student interest and engagement with science concepts, and are rarely used to provoke societal discussions.
FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Robby Zidny, S. Solfarina, Ratna Sari Siti Aisyah, Ingo Eilks
Summary: Indigenous science refers to the science-related knowledge and practices within indigenous cultures, providing rich contexts for understanding the relationship between sociocultural life and environmental ethics, as well as promoting education for sustainable development. An analysis of indigenous science in the Baduy community reveals potential topics related to sustainability issues, which can positively impact science learning and enhance students' perception of the relevance of science education.
EDUCATION SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vania G. Zuin, Ingo Eilks, Myriam Elschami, Klaus Kummerer
Summary: Green chemistry education and sustainable chemistry education have gained increasing attention in recent years, but there are gaps in understanding their historical roots, differences, and similarities, as well as integrating this knowledge into curricula. Further efforts are needed to mainstream these educational concepts into chemistry and other education curricula, and to establish new partnerships at national, regional, and global levels.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Michael Linkwitz, Nadja Belova, Ingo Eilks
Summary: The paper discusses the importance of green chemistry in sustainable development education and presents a lesson plan on green chemistry suitable for middle school students, using a compound in cosmetics as the context for discussion.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Anna George, Christian Zowada, Ingo Eilks, Ozcan Gulacar
Summary: This study investigated the efforts made by undergraduate chemistry professors in North America to increase student motivation and interest in the subject, as well as the feasibility of connecting students to real-world applications and societal issues related to chemistry. The survey distributed to chemistry instructors at post-secondary institutions in the US and Canada revealed a correlation between the usage of real-world applications and socio-scientific issues in chemistry courses and instructors' values, comfort level, and preferred approaches in teaching.
EDUCATION SCIENCES
(2021)
