Organic CHemistry: Improving existing products

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Organic chemistry plays a crucial role in enhancing existing products to address health and environmental challenges. Two significant examples include the development of biodegradable polymers, which replace non-biodegradable alternatives, and the transition from leaded to unleaded gasoline, significantly reducing toxic emissions. Companies like BASF emphasize their commitment to improving product formulations through innovative organic chemistry solutions.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of polymerization processes in organic chemistry
  • Knowledge of biodegradable versus non-biodegradable materials
  • Familiarity with environmental impact assessments
  • Awareness of historical advancements in fuel formulations
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  • Research the properties and applications of biodegradable polymers
  • Explore advancements in unleaded gasoline formulations and their environmental benefits
  • Investigate the role of organic chemistry in drug research and development
  • Learn about BASF's product improvement strategies and their impact on sustainability
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This discussion is beneficial for chemists, environmental scientists, product developers, and anyone interested in the application of organic chemistry to solve contemporary health and environmental issues.

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Can anyone provide and briefly explain 2 examples of how organic chemistry can be used to improve existing products, and thus provide solutions to newly identified health or environmental problems?
One example I was given was unleaded instead of leaded gasoline, but I need 2 others!
 
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jessiedog_03 said:
Can anyone provide and briefly explain 2 examples of how organic chemistry can be used to improve existing products, and thus provide solutions to newly identified health or environmental problems?
One example I was given was unleaded instead of leaded gasoline, but I need 2 others!

Drug research is essentially organic chemistry.
 
Biodegradable polymers versus non-biodegradable polymers. Polymerization is pretty much in organic chemistry's domain.
 
I believe that BASF has an ad campaign that states, "We don't make the products you use. We make the products you use better."
 

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