Diminishing fossil fuel reserves, hazardous chemicals and wasteful processes have led to the emergence of 'green' technologies; James H. Clark at the University of York considers how metals, materials and organic compounds can be prepared by clean and sustainable routes.
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Clark, J. Chemistry goes green. Nature Chem 1, 12–13 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchem.146
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