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E-Factor. Environmental Impact Factor. History. In the late 1980s Roger Sheldon introduced E-factor to evaluate the environmental impact of manufacturing processes. . A basic process…. Product. MATERIALS. PROCESS. WASTE. Calculations….
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E-Factor Environmental Impact Factor
History In the late 1980s Roger Sheldon introduced E-factor to evaluate the environmental impact of manufacturing processes.
A basic process… Product MATERIALS PROCESS WASTE
Calculations… • E-factor measures the amount of waste produced in a certain process. • E-factor is calculated by dividing the mass of waste (kg) by the mass of product (kg) Waste (kg) Efactor = ------------------ Product (kg) THE GOAL IS ZERO !
Your basic process… Product MATERIALS M&Ms PROCESS = separation of final product WASTE
How can you reduce your e-factor? Product MATERIALS M&Ms PROCESS = separation of final product WASTE
Your mission: • Refer back to the 12 Principles • Write down strategies you can use to reduce the amount of waste • Come up with as many strategies as possible! THE GOAL IS ZERO WASTE !
Strategies: Reducing or eliminating derivatives or Solvents & Auxiliaries = Using a catalyst instead of stoichiometricreagents = Use real time analysis= Use renewable feedstocks=
How Ibuprofen is synthesized Pfizer Inc. 2008
Improved Synthesis of Ibuprofen 77% reduction in waste Graphic from Green Chemistry Department, University of Scranton Pfizer Inc. 2008