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The research aims to incorporate green chemistry principles into organic chemistry labs to enhance student learning and awareness regarding sustainability.

May 8, 2026Journal of Chemical EducationOpen Access

Small Changes, Big Impact: Integrating Green Chemistry into the Organic Chemistry Laboratory through Optimized Experimental Methods

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JCJissel Cabrera-FrancoGeorgia State University HRHayley RivasGeorgia State University RCRaymond CruzGeorgia State University

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved understanding of green chemistry principles in undergraduates, indicating sustainability can be integrated effectively.

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The research aims to incorporate green chemistry principles into organic chemistry labs to enhance student learning and awareness regarding sustainability.
Adopted an optimized one-pot organic synthesis procedure compared to traditional multistep methods.
Introduced the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry to students during the experiment.
Observed students’ engagement with sustainable practices throughout the course.
Students displayed increased awareness of solvent consumption and waste production.
The revised experiment led to improved understanding of green chemistry principles while meeting core learning objectives.
Student adoption of greener lab practices was noted throughout the semester.

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Cabrera-Franco et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7ddcbfa21ec5bbf06142 https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c01111

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved understanding of green chemistry principles in undergraduates, indicating sustainability can be integrated effectively.

Small Changes, Big Impact: Integrating Green Chemistry into the Organic Chemistry Laboratory through Optimized Experimental Methods

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Small Changes, Big Impact: Integrating Green Chemistry into the Organic Chemistry Laboratory through Optimized Experimental Methods

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