Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on chemistry and materials development
  - Drivers for green chemistry and sustainable materials
  - Project objectives and scope

Chapter 2

: Principles of Green Chemistry
  - Designing safer chemicals
  - Using renewable feedstocks
  - Reducing waste and hazardous substances
  - Improving energy efficiency in synthesis
  - Case study: Development of bio-based polymers

Chapter 3

: Sustainable Materials Design
  - Design for reuse, repair or remanufacturing
  - Design for recycling
  - Design for disposal
  - Case study: Development of recyclable composites

Chapter 4

: Emerging Green Materials
  - Bio-based polymers and bioplastics
  - Sustainable concrete and building materials
  - Green nanomaterials
  - Case study: Development of green flame retardants

Chapter 5

: Barriers and Opportunities
  - Regulatory and economic barriers
  - Technology and infrastructure barriers
  - Market barriers and opportunities
  - Role of industry, academia and policy