商品簡介
Green Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Sustainable Approaches to Drug Design, Manufacturing, and Environmental Protection explores the urgent need to transform pharmaceutical practices in response to growing environmental challenges. This book provides a comprehensive overview of how pharmaceutical pollutants affect water, soil, and ecosystems, while emphasizing the importance of adopting environmentally responsible strategies. Focusing on the principles of green chemistry, the book highlights innovative approaches in drug design and manufacturing, including biocatalysis, microwave-assisted synthesis, and flow chemistry. It also examines the use of safer solvents, sustainable raw materials, and energy-efficient processes that reduce waste and improve overall efficiency. Through real-world case studies and practical applications, readers gain insight into how green technologies are already reshaping the pharmaceutical industry. The book also addresses key challenges such as regulatory, financial, and technological barriers and presents future trends, including artificial intelligence and circular economy strategies. Ideal for students, researchers, and professionals, this work serves as a valuable resource for understanding how green chemistry can drive innovation while protecting human health and the environment.
