Green Chemistry Education: 25 Years of Progress and 25 Years Ahead

摘要

This Feature summarizes the advances in green chemistry education during the last 25 years and highlights some new strategies being developed to support curricular reform at the undergraduate level. The infusion of green chemistry into the curriculum has enabled educators to improve lab safety, address facilities limitations, and modernize the chemistry curriculum. Strategic partnerships and investments in rapid dissemination and capacity building supported the development of early educational materials and the development of networks of educators interested in collaborative efforts to transform chemistry education. The first section illustrates the breadth of the achievements of the educational community and highlights approaches that provide inspiration for the development of successful educational materials and resources. In the second section, we take stock of the current state of green chemistry education, examine the drivers that are creating pull for further infusion, and describe a roadmap for green chemistry education to guide the field for the next 2 decades. The infusion of green chemistry into the undergraduate curriculum is critical for future innovations in research and industrial applications that will be needed to meet society's growing demand for sustainable products and processes.