Can Organic Chem Improve Existing Products for Health and Environment Solutions?

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The discussion centers around the application of organic chemistry in enhancing existing products to address health and environmental issues. One highlighted example is the transition from leaded to unleaded gasoline, which significantly reduces lead pollution and associated health risks. Participants express difficulty in finding additional examples and inquire about potential solutions to similar questions. The thread also notes its age, suggesting that the original poster may no longer be active or seeking answers. Overall, the focus remains on identifying further instances where organic chemistry has contributed to product improvement in response to health and environmental challenges.
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Hey,

I have a question which asks me to provide two examples of how organic chem can be used to improve existing products and therefore provide solutions to newly identified health or environment problems.

One example is unleaded gasoline, instead of leaded.

What are some others? I've searched it but no luck.
 
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anybody have any ? I cannot find anything.
 
I'm trying to get the same question answered. Did you ever find answers?
 
This thread is 5 years old, OP probably doesn't even remember asking the question.
 
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