Introduction and Scope of Applied Chemistry

Applied Chemistry is a lively dynamic science that can be associated with the fundamental values of chemistry and the practical use of the industrial society, medicine, environmental science, and technologies in the real-life. The chapter will also seek to explore the scope of Applied Chemistry, its applicability to the real-life problems and how it leads to the creation of a better state in the various industries. The discipline does not rely on the conceptual comprehension of chemistry but it puts into consideration the practical aspect of the chemical processes, materials, and products, which portrays in the daily lives. In the present case, Applied Chemistry has been the source of innovation in the spheres of the pharmaceutical, petro chemical, agricultural and renewable energy. The applied chemists create new materials, processes, and technologies out of the chemical reactions and materials science which may add value to the quality of life. As it is stated in the chapter, the centre of the stage is why Applied Chemistry has remained in the centre of stage in the development of strongly sustainable solutions that involve development of green chemistry methods, development of waste management and clean energy technology. The chapter then explains the interdisciplinary nature of Applied Chemistry that incorporates the knowledge of other sciences like biology, physics, and engineering. That holistically, it is possible to work out solutions to the current problems that are more efficient and sustainable such as climate change, pollution, or resource depletion. The second trend that is undertaken in the chapter is that of the emerging trends in applied chemistry like the nanotechnology, biotechnology and materials science that will bring the future of this field in itself. This chapter will shed light on the importance of the Applied Chemistry considering the scientific, industrial, and societal development by providing a concise review of the numerous applications and importance of the discipline. This science is broad in nature and its opportunities in solving the world problems have remained to grow and hence an important topic of research and findings.