The Chemical Element

Abstract

The Chemical Element: Chemistry's Contribution to Our Global Future CHEMISTRY FOR DEVELOPMENT Chemistry, Innovation and Impact Poverty and Disparities in Life Expectancy The Milennium Development Goals Science, Technology and Development Chemistry and Development Science and Technology for National Development Capacity Building: Some Key Requirements for Chemistry's Role in Development Chemistry and Future Challenges to Health, Wealth and Wellbeing Conclusions THE ROLE OF CHEMISTRY IN ADDRESSING HUNGER AND FOOD SECURITY Chemistry is the Backbone of Food and Nutrition Global Hunger and Malnutrition in the World Today Hunger, Nutrition and the Food Security Mandate Chemistry's Influence on the Pillars of Food Security Conclusion POVERTY Contribution of Chemistry to Social and Econimic Development Concept and Historical Evolution of Poverty Asymmetry of Poverty in the World Causes of Poverty Poverty, Malnutrition and Life Expectancy Strategies against Poverty: A General Approach with Context-Specific Solutions Chemistry is Essential for Poverty Alleviation THE HUMAN ELEMENT: CHEMISTRY EDUCATIONS'S CONTRIBUTION TO OUR GLOBAL FUTURE The International Year of Chemistry Education Challenge Scene 1 - Chemistry to the Rescue of Threatened Communities Sequel to Scene 1 - An Education in Chemistry Equipping the Human Element with Relevant Education in, about and through Chemistry An Example of Integrating Sustainability and Chemistry Education Curriculum: Visualizing the Chemistry Underlying Climate Change Scene 2 - Chemistry Education and Our Global Future THE IMPACTS OF SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY ON HUMAN HEALTH The Molecules at the Origin of Drug Discoveries From Bench to Market Place General Concepts of Drug Design Patent Protection Issues Drug Metabolism and Drug Resistance or Why Make Big Pills? Antibacterial AGents Antiviral Agents: The Flu Virus Story: The Naissance of a Sugar-Based Flu Drug The Viagra Story - Serendipity Leading to a Blockbuster Drug Human Vaccines as a Prophylactic Health Remedy Conclusion THE GREENING OF CHEMISTRY Introduction Areas of Green Chemistry Metrics in Green Chemistry Conclusions and Future Perspectives WATER: FOUNDATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Introduction Water Pollution and Water Quality Water Treatment Technologies Conclusions FACING THE ENERGY CHALLGENGES THROUGH CHEMISTRY IN A CHANGING WORLD Introduction Chemistry and the Role for Development of Society Chemistry and Sustainable Energy Sustainable Energy Scenarios and Climate Changes Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy Biofuels Towards Solar Fuels Conclusions OZONE DEPLETION AND CLIMATE CHANGE Introduction Ozone in the Atmosphere The Antarctic Ozone Hole Arctic Ozone Montreal Protocol and Beyond Ozone and Climate Change Perspectives Resources