- Department: Chemistry
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Brian Grievson
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2021-22
- See module specification for other years: 2022-23
This module considers a range of factors that should be considered when designing more sustainable chemical products and processes for the future.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Spring Term 2021-22 to Summer Term 2021-22 |
This module considers the production methods of many chemicals, which are changing rapidly, driven partly by the need to reduce costs but more especially the search for ‘cleaner’ processes. Many factors have to be considered in selecting an ideal ‘clean’ process: the cost of raw materials, energy inputs, process safety, the amount and cost of disposal of waste and the environmental impact of the operation being just some of these. This module will explore changes occurring in the industry and seeks to predict where the industry is heading.
Principles and metrics of Green Chemistry (6 lectures, ASM(4) and BG(2); 1×2h workshop BG)
Sustainable reagents and reactants (6 lectures, BG(2) and TJF(4))
Sustainable solvents (6 lectures, MN(4) and JHC(2))
Sustainable energy sources (6 lectures, DJM(3) and BG(3))
Sustainability beyond renewables (6 lectures, BG(3) and MSS(3))
Chemical Case Studies (6 lectures, MN(2) and JHC(4); 1×3h workshop and 1×1h presentation session, BG)
Assessment: closed examination; students answer two compulsory questions. Principles and metrics of Green Chemistry is assessed by a group poster preparation and presentation session.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Poster presentation:Green Chemistry & Sustainable Manufacturing |
N/A | 20 |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Green Chemistry & Sustainable Manufacturing |
4 hours | 80 |
Non-reassessable
Group Poster Presentation: Poster submitted by Monday week 7 Spring Term. Poster session on Wednesday week 7 Spring Term with verbal feedback. Written feedback sheet by Friday week 10.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Green Chemistry & Sustainable Manufacturing |
4 hours | 80 |
Students will receive ongoing verbal or written feedback on their performance in the formative workshops and on the summative group poster presentation. The closed examinations are marked typically within 4 weeks with mark slips (with per-question break-down) being returned to students at the end of the Summer Term. Outline answers are made available via the Chemistry web pages when the students receive their marks, so that they can assess their own detailed progress/achievement. Examiners reports are made available for each question to the students via the Chemistry web pages.
To be provided by individual tutors