Green chemistry
Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is a broad field that addresses and solves important environmental problems related to climate change. The goal of experts in this field is to support the change of industrial production toward a no-waste generation and almost zero pollution.
Sustainability has long been high on Stockholm Universitys agenda, and the university is now taking a broader approach to tie existing sustainability research and education to the area of green chemistry.
A new center for circular and sustainable systems (SUCCeSS) was founded at the end of 2020. It builds on the universitys existing efforts in this area, with a goal to develop both research and education, and become a leading center internationally. Moreover, a new graduate program in sustainable chemistry will be launched this fall with an introductory course in green chemistry. The universitys undergraduate program in chemistry will also weave various aspects of sustainable chemistry into several courses. Adam Slabon, assistant professor in inorganic chemistry at the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, and director of the new program, is happy with this focus on sustainable chemistry: I see sustainable chemistry as the future for Stockholm University and this is in accordance with the international commitment Stockholm University signed to implement the sustainable development goals.