The Chemical element : chemistry's contribution to our global future /

"United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of Chemistry, to celebrate the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. In this book, prominent scientists highlight the major advances in the fight against the largest problems faced by humanity fro...

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Other Authors: Garcia-Martinez, Javier, Serrano-Torregrosa, Elena, Serrano-torregrosa, Elena
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Weinheim : Wiley Vch Pub, 2011
Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH, c2011
Weinheim: Wiley Vch Pub ; 2011
Weinheim: Wiley-Vch Verlag, c2011
Weinheim, Germany : 2011
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Table of Contents:
  • Chemistry for development / Stephen A. Matlin and Berhanu M. Abegaz
  • The role of chemistry in addressing hunger and food security / Jessica Fanzo, Roseline Remans and Pedro Sanchez
  • Poverty / Mari-Carmen Gomez-Cabrera, Cecilia Martinez-Costa, and Juan Sastre
  • The human element: chemistry education's contribution to our global future / Peter Mahaffy
  • The impacts of synthetic chemistry on human health / René Roy
  • The greening of chemistry / Pietro Tundo, Fabio Aricò, and Con Robert McElroy
  • Water: foundation for a sustainable future / Maya A. Trotz .. [et al.]
  • Facing the energy challenges through chemistry in a changing world / Gabriele Centi and Siglinda Perathoner
  • Ozone depletion and climate change / Glenn Carver
  • Foreword / Nicole Moreau and Julia Hasler
  • Chemistry for Development / Stephen A. Matlin and Berhanu M. Abegaz
  • The Role of Chemistry on Addressing Hunger and Food Security / Jessica Fanzo, Roseline Remans and Pedro Sanchez
  • Poverty / Mari-Carmen Gomez-Cabrera, Cecilia Martinez-Costa, Juan Sastre
  • The Human Element: Chemistry Education's Contribution to our Global Future / Peter Mahaffy
  • Health / Rene Roy
  • Green Chemistry / Pietro Tundo, Fabio Aricoa, Con Robert McElroy
  • Water: Foundation for a Sustainable Future / Maya A. Trotz, James R. Mihelcic, Omatoyo K. Dalrymple, Arlin Briley, Ken D. Thomas, and Joniqua A. Howard
  • Facing the energy challenges through chemistry in a changing world / Gabriele Centi and Siglinda Perathoner
  • Ozone layer depletion / Glenn Carver
  • Epilogue / Jeffrey Sachs
  • Foreword / Nicole Moreau and Julia Hasler
  • Chemistry for Development / Stephen A. Matlin and Berhanu M. Abegaz
  • The Role of Chemistry on Addressing Hunger and Food Security / Jessica Fanzo, Roseline Remans and Pedro Sanchez
  • Poverty / Mari-Carmen Gomez-Cabrera, Cecilia Martinez-Costa, Juan Sastre
  • The Human Element: Chemistry Education's Contribution to our Global Future / Peter Mahaffy
  • The Impacts of Synthetic Chemistry on Human Health / Rene Roy
  • The Greening of Chemistry / Pietro Tundo, Fabio Aricoa, Con Robert McElroy
  • Water: Foundation for a Sustainable Future / Maya A. Trotz, James R. Mihelcic, Omatoyo K. Dalrymple, Arlin Briley, Ken D. Thomas, and Joniqua A. Howard
  • Facing the energy challenges through chemistry in a changing world / Gabriele Centi and Siglinda Perathoner
  • Ozone layer depletion / Glenn Carver
  • Epilogue / Jeffrey Sachs
  • Foreword / Nicole Moreau and Julia Hasler
  • Chemistry for development / Stephen A. Matlin and Berhanu M. Abegaz
  • The role of chemistry on addressing hunger and food security / Jessica Fanzo, Roseline Remans and Pedro Sanchez
  • Poverty / Mari-Carmen Gomez-Cabrera, Cecilia Martinez-Costa, Juan Sastre
  • The human element : chemistry education's contribution to our global future / Peter Mahaffy
  • Health / Rene Roy
  • Green chemistry / Pietro Tundo, Fabio Aricoa, Con Robert McElroy
  • Water : foundation for a sustainable future / Maya A. Trotz, James R. Mihelcic, Omatoyo K. Dalrymple, Arlin Briley, Ken D. Thomas, and Joniqua A. Howard
  • Facing the energy challenges through chemistry in a changing world / Gabriele Centi and Siglinda Perathoner
  • Ozone layer depletion / Glenn Carver
  • Epilogue / Jeffrey Sachs