Module #1 Introduction to Green Chemical Engineering Overview of the importance of sustainable development and the role of chemical engineers in achieving it.
Module #2 Principles of Green Chemistry Defining green chemistry, its 12 principles, and their application in chemical engineering.
Module #3 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Impact Analysis Understanding LCA methodology and its application in evaluating environmental impacts of chemical processes.
Module #4 Renewable Energy and Carbon Capture Overview of renewable energy sources, carbon capture technologies, and their integration into chemical processes.
Module #5 Biorefineries and Bioprocesses Conversion of biomass into fuels, chemicals, and energy, and the role of biotechnology in green chemical engineering.
Module #6 Sustainable Solvents and Ionic Liquids Alternatives to traditional solvents, including ionic liquids and switchable solvents, and their applications.
Module #7 Catalysis and Catalytic Reactors Design and operation of catalytic reactors, including heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.
Module #8 Energy Efficiency and Process Intensification Strategies for reducing energy consumption, including process intensification and heat integration techniques.
Module #9 Green Synthesis and Manufacturing Designing chemical syntheses and manufacturing processes with minimal environmental impact.
Module #10 Water Management and Treatment Water conservation strategies, wastewater treatment, and reuse and recycling technologies.
Module #11 Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Designing out waste, recycling, and upcycling strategies in chemical engineering.
Module #12 Electrochemical Engineering and Electrocatalysis Applications of electrochemical engineering and electrocatalysis in green chemical processing.
Module #13 Biodegradable Materials and Polymers Design, synthesis, and applications of biodegradable materials and polymers.
Module #14 Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) Use of AOPs for wastewater treatment, pollution remediation, and environmental cleanup.
Module #15 Membrane Separation and Filtration Applications of membrane separation and filtration in green chemical engineering.
Module #16 Computational Tools and Modeling for Green Chemical Engineering Using computational models and simulation tools to design and optimize green chemical processes.
Module #17 Lab-on-a-Chip and Microreactors Design and application of microfluidics and microreactors for green chemical synthesis and analysis.
Module #18 Nanotechnology and Green Chemistry Applications of nanotechnology in green chemical engineering, including nanoparticles and nanostructured materials.
Module #19 Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Applications of biotechnology and genetic engineering in green chemical engineering, including biocatalysis and biosensors.
Module #20 Green Chemistry in Consumer Products Designing consumer products with minimal environmental impact, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning products.
Module #21 Green Chemistry in Energy Storage and Conversion Applications of green chemistry in energy storage and conversion, including batteries and fuel cells.
Module #22 Regulations, Standards, and Certifications in Green Chemical Engineering Overview of regulations, standards, and certifications related to green chemical engineering, including GHS and REACH.
Module #23 Economic and Social Impact of Green Chemical Engineering Assessing the economic and social benefits of green chemical engineering innovations.
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Green Chemical Engineering Innovations career
