Exploring the connections between systems thinking and green chemistry in the context of chemistry education: A scoping review

This study presents a systematic scoping review of the literature focusing on the connections be-tween systems thinking and green chemistry in the context of green chemistry education. The re-view maps extant research and, through a process of thematic synthesis, it investigates the role of systems thinking in supporting green chemistry education. The methodological search resulted in the identification of a total of 44 studies (published between 2004 and 2020) which were subse-quently analyzed to establish the characteristics of existing evidence and provide answers to the research questions of the study. Specific connections between green chemistry and systems think-ing were identified, together with a set of learning objectives which may been used for promoting their integration. The existence of several educational contexts and topics that take advantage of the two interrelated perspectives shows the large potential of the research field which however is still in its infancy.

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This study provides a systematic review of the connection between systems thinking and green chemistry in the context of green chemistry education. Through thematic synthesis, the study explores the role of systems thinking in supporting green chemistry education. The findings identify specific connections between green chemistry and systems thinking, as well as a set of learning objectives to promote their integration. The study also highlights the potential of this research field, which is still in its early stages.