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AI4Green

AI4Green is an innovative Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) designed to support sustainable chemistry. Developed by Professor Jonathan Hirst's research group at the University of Nottingham, it aims to empower chemists to make greener, data-driven decisions. AI4Green provides the following tools:

  • Track and optimise reaction conditions
  • Assess and reduce environmental impact
  • Collaborate seamlessly and securely with colleagues
  • Make data-driven decisions
  • Automatically retrieve hazard codes
  • Generate professional-standard COSHH assessment matrices
  • Automatically calculate molar amounts
  • Quickly search reactions by structure
  • Draw reactions in an integrated chemical sketcher
  • Join workgroups by QR code

Sustainability Tools​

AI4Green is dedicated to advancing sustainable chemistry and as such provides users with a number of tools to support making more sustainable choices in their research:

  • Green Metrics Calculator: Automatic calculation of holistic reaction sustainability metrics including solvent sustainability, atom economy, and mass efficiency to help researchers make informed decisions about their reaction conditions.
  • Solvent Guide: Interactive flashcards which provide visual rationale for the sustainability of a solvent and recommended greener alternatives.
  • Solvent Surfer: Interactive tool for exploring and comparing different solvents based on their physical properties and environmental impact for different reaction classes.
  • Retrosynthesis Planning: AI-powered retrosynthesis route planning tool with condition prediction to design more sustainable synthetic routes.

AI4Green4Students​

AI4Green4Students is a tailored version of the AI4Green platform, designed specifically for undergraduate laboratory use. Unlike its standard counterpart, this version requires students to manually input hazard codes and molar calculations, which are then verified by the system. It serves as a comprehensive educational tool, teaching students essential skills in data management, green chemistry principles, and software usage alongside their practical lab work. The platform includes features such as a simplified interface for educational settings, integrated learning resources, teacher management tools, and assignment functionalities. It emphasizes fundamental green chemistry concepts and includes metric calculators to aid in sustainability assessments. The assessor view further supports instructors by providing superior monitoring and feedback capabilities.

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