5 TH ASIA-OCEANIA CONFERENCE ON GREEN AND

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1 5 TH ASIA-OCEANIA CONFERENCE ON GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY (AOC-5 GSC) Theme: Capabilities Jan 2015 Organised by: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)-Delhi in collaboration with Green Chemistry Network Center- (GCNC)-Delhi & Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)- North India section TERI GCNC RSC

2 Green chemistry is the utilization of a set of principles that reduces or eliminates the use or generation of hazardous substances in the design, manufacture and application of chemical products Paul T. Anastas and John C. Warner in Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice ABOUT AOC-5 GSC The 5th Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC -5 GSC) where knowledge meets wisdom, academia meets industry and emeritus researchers meet budding scientist all to discuss the greener route for chemistry and how can we exploit it to the benefits of humankind. Jointly organised by The energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in collaboration with Green chemistry network center-delhi (GCNC) and supported by Royal society of chemistry, North India section (RSC), the conference promises many exciting and mind boggling discoveries to be explored. HISTORY OF AOC CONFERENCES This international event is 5th in a series of successful meetings on Green and Sustainable Chemistry. The earlier conferences have been organized at different places with their separate calls. This year AOC5 will be organized with the theme Capabilities. AOC1 Tokyo AOC2 AOC3 AOC4 Beijing Melbourne Taiwan Theme: Expansion Theme: Innovations Theme: Extension

3 CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES The main objective of AOC5 is to create awareness about obtaining same chemical products through cleaner routes which in turn can be achieved by redesigning the process right from inception. The conference visions to showcase the capabilities, which green chemistry as science can provide to the mankind. Prime objectives include: Forum for education, knowledge transfer, and professional development. Promoting networking and business opportunity development. Interaction, collaboration, sharing of ideas, business networking. Exposure to cutting edge research in green chemistry across the globe VENUE AND DATE Spread over nine acres amidst beautifully landscaped environs at the capital s finest location, India Habitat Centre was designed and conceived as an ideal physical environment in complete harmony with the habitat that would maximize the effectiveness of individuals and institutions in their holistic form. This center is equipped with state of art presentation facility, conference rooms, restaurants, spa etc. India Habitat Center Date: th January, 2015

4 IMPORTANCE OF CONFERENCE Green Chemistry is commonly presented as a set of twelve principles proposed by Anastas and Warner in The principles comprise instructions for professional chemists to implement new chemical compound, and new synthesis and technological processes. These principles can be grouped into "Reducing Risk" and "Minimizing the Environmental Footprint." Green Chemistry principles have advanced considerably in the last decades. These advances have contributed first of all in the safety and health of workers who work in chemical industries. Secondly, green chemistry found alternative ways to save energy through new catalytic routes. Thirdly, the use of alternative solvents (e.g. toluene than of benzene, cyclohexane than carbon tetrachloride, dichloromethane than chloroform) has substantially reduced environmental problems. Fourthly, green chemistry introduced innovations for the industrial products by utilizing waste as resource. These are some extremely important changes towards sustainable development. From agrochemicals, fertilizers, polymers, pharmaceuticals, analytical reagents, computer chips, and other commercial products, industries are now concentrating in the production of safer, healthier and more benign products for the environment by employing green chemistry principles. This conference aims to bring stakeholders on single platform to discuss the concept and witness the CAPABILITIES of green chemistry. Special interaction session on 15 th January, 2015 Prof. Paul. T Anastas Director, Yale University Centre for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering, USA Dr. John C Warner President and Chief Technology Officer, Warner Babock Institute of Green Chemistry, USA Dr. David Constable Director, American chemical Society, Green Chemistry Institute(ACS- GCI) USA Prof. James Clark, Director, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, University of York, UK

5 CONFERENCE OUTLINE AOC5: THEME AND PROGRAM The rapid development in chemical technologies and products from the last decades has brought the attention of environmentalists to perform remedial actions for the negative impacts (monitoring environmental pollution, reduction of pollutants, recycling, etc.) and the most effective way to reduce these negative impacts is through Green Chemistry. This year the conference will revolve around the central theme of capabilities which aptly suites the current requirements of the globe. Keeping in view the need of the hour is to see the Capabilities which green chemistry can offer for the eminent problems of world like chemical pollutants affecting the health of water, air and soil. The conference has been organized into different sessions as following. Green Chemistry & Health Sustainability & Industrial Processes Green Chemistry & Education Advancing Global Green Chemistry Each of these sessions will be divided into different sub sessions to ponder upon the relevant issue and solutions in a categorical manner. Apart from above poster sessions will be conducted to display the latest research in a summarized form. All these activities will bring vibrant minds working in the fields of green chemistry across Asia and Oceania to share their thoughts, decide the course of action in the context of sustainability in the field of chemistry. TOPICS TO BE COVERED Green nanoscience & technology Green chemistry for safe drinking water Bio based products for waste valorization Green synthetic routes Pharmaceutical manufacturing Cleaner industrial processes Green separation Catalysis & bio catalysis Renewable & recyclable materials Green polymers/materials Alternative solvents Green chemistry Commercialization

6 RELEVANCE OF GREEN CHEMISTRY FOR STAKEHOLDERS Green Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical chemistry is one of the principal subdivisions of chemical science which encompasses major chemicals, reagents, solvents, catalysts and various cases of organic reactions for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical molecules. Herein, many chemicals and chemical procedures are very risky, toxic and may have adverse effects on the environment and on human wellness. Industries associated with pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals employs much more complex chemistry and produce relatively much more waste, which is not at all suitable for the environment. This led to the concept of green chemistry where principles like atom economy quickly assess the environmental acceptability of alternatives to a particular product before any experiment is performed. An elegant example of a process with 100% atom efficiency is provided by the manufacture of non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drug, ibuprofen in two catalytic steps, where recyclable hydrogen fluoride (HF) played the role of both solvent and catalyst in Friedel-crafts acylation unlike the classical route which entails 6 steps with stoichiometric reagents, relatively low atom efficiency, and substantial inorganic salt formation. Green Chemistry & Nanotechnology Nanotechnology development and production presents a unique opportunity that provides a more sustainable approach to protect human health and the environment. Though the field of nanoscience is still in the discovery phase, but a lot has been achieved so far with the unique physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials. Properties such as conductivity, optical sensitivity, and reactivity that originate mainly from factors like small size, shape, surface structure, chemical composition, and solubility of nanomaterials have attracted a variety of technologies. Nanoparticles are often used as catalysts; however, due to their nano size their separation from product mixture is not that easy. This limitation hampers the sustainability of these nancatalytic protocols. To overcome this problem, magnetic nanoparticles emerged as a viable solution, which allows easy recovery of the catalyst with an external magnet. This discovery has reduced production costs and eliminated waste.

7 Green Chemistry & Polymers Traditional, fossil fuel-based polymers with slow degradation behaviors are eschewed for biogenic polymers that degrade readily and benignly in the environment. There are many examples of bio-based plastics and new polymers derived from carbon dioxide. Regardless of their new greenish touch, highly versatile and cost-effective polymers will continue to play an essential role in sustainable development, meeting the demands of the rapidly increasing world population for advanced materials. Richard P. Wool, a chemical and biomolecular engineering professor at the University of Delaware received the Academic Award for using computational design strategies to guide the invention of an array of low-toxicity, biobased polymers and other materials. Wool and his colleagues use feedstock such as vegetable oil, chicken feathers, and flax fiber to produce adhesives, plastics, foams, and synthetic leather that go into products as varied as circuit boards, automobiles, roofing materials, and shoes. Green Chemistry & Biotechnology In today s industrial applications, there is a continuous increase of biocatalytic processes ranging from speciality chemicals up to bulk chemicals. The primary driving forces for the implementation of biotechnology on an industrial scale are the increased need for chirality and functionality, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as technical improvements in ergonomics and the need for sustainability. Since, enzymes (natural catalyst) act as non-toxic catalysts and aqueous reaction media are usually used in biotransformations, biocatalysis has the potential to prevent large consumptions of metals and organic solvents. Therefore, industrial biotechnology has the potential to reach a greener chemical synthesis with a relatively low environmental impact. Besides biocatalysis, there are various biobased chemicals firms, one such firm, Cargill produced a vegetable-oil-based dielectric insulating fluid for high-voltage transformers. This oil was found to be less flammable and less toxic than the petroleum-based mineral oil that is currently employed. The relevance of green chemistry in these sectors represents only a limited view however, it s application remains wide. MAJOR OUTPUTS FROM AOC5 Nearly 200 participants from Asian and Oceania countries. Multiple sessions and sub-sessions to discuss the different aspects of research in green chemistry. Confluence of cutting edge research and it s applications in the field of green and sustainable chemistry. Display of multiple posters depicting the various facets of green chemistry. An apt platform for business networking and development. Conference booklet containing the summary of all sessions and discussions.

8 SPONSORSHIP WHY SPONSER THIS CONFERENCE Maximum exposure to the practitioners operating on green chemistry principles. An opportunity to build relationships and prospect about options of sustainable chemistry. An opportunity to build strategic relationships with green chemistry network. Opportunity to witness the technologies of tomorrow in fields of green chemistry at present. SPONSERSHIP CATEGORIES PARTNERS Premier partners Associate partners Co-associate partners FUNCTION HOSTS Luncheons Cocktail dinners STALL Platform to showcase your brand to a large confluence of audience. A cost effective way of brand building among the relevant audience. Increase the visibility of your company among various conference related items like banners, posters etc. Provide assistance to scientific community for cutting edge research in green chemistry field.

9 DETAILS OF SPONSERSHIP CATEGORIES # Sponsorship Categories Registration waivers Logo at Venue/ website, backdrop and banners Recognition in all media exposures Colour advertisement / publication Invitation to conference dinner Exhibition Space Rate (Rs) Premier Partner 6 2 page color 6 Preferred Location - 1 3,50,000 Associate Partners 4 1 page colour 4 referred Location - 3 3,00,000 Co- Associate Partners 3 1 page B/W or ½ page colour 3 referred Location - 3 2,25,000 Luncheons 2 Cocktail Dinners 2 Post event mention on Website Post event mention on Website Brand display during Lunch Brand display during Lunch 2 2,00, ,00,000 STALL 2 2 1,00,000 The type of sponsorship stated above is indicative only. We are open to other innovative sponsorship ideas from the interested corporates/organizations and the flexible designs as per the situation can be determined with mutual agreement. # AOC 5 local organizing committee reserves the rights for alteration / modification in above mentioned offers. # Please contact AOC 5 team for conference gifts such as Pen drive, Pen, Pad / Notebook, Chocolate pack etc.

10 Organizing committee 5 th ASIA-OCEANIA CONFERENCE ON GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY (AOC-5 GSC) CAPABILITIES aoc5@teri.res.in