Green chemistry and green energy technologies for environmental friendly sustainable development

Abstract

The fundamental fact remains that the World has entered a new age of energy, and we have not yet adjusted our habits, expectations, and national policies to the new age. Therefore, the green or renewable energy sources has important role for environmental friendly sustainable development. Green energy sources obtained from the power of the sun’s radiation are at once the most ancient and the most modern forms of energy used by humanity. Solar power, both in the form of direct solar radiation and in indirect forms such as bioenergy, water and wind power, was the energy source upon which early human societies were based. Societies went on to develop ways of harnessing the movements of water and wind power for irrigation and electricity generation. In last two decades, architects began to design buildings to take advantage of the Sun’s energy by enhancing their natural use of its heat and light. On the other hand, chemical materials and chemical industry has been growing very quickly for two decades. But, toxic chemicals are very harmful for human health and natural environment. This review shows that green chemistry or less toxic chemicals and green energy technologies are very important for environmental pollution prevention activities.