The Elementary Role of Chemistry in Sustainable Human Development and Contemporary Civilization

Accepted: 27-08-2026

Abstract

Chemistry plays a fundamental role in human life and modern civilization. The present study demonstrates that chemistry is not limited to laboratories and scientific research but is continuously involved in everyday human activities such as cleaning, cooking, healthcare, agriculture, food preservation, cosmetics, and environmental protection. Common household products including toothpaste, soaps, detergents, medicines, fertilizers, and personal care products function effectively because of carefully designed chemical compounds and reactions. The study further confirms that biological systems of the human body depend heavily on biochemical processes involving enzymes, The analysis of estimated chemical product usage indicates that hygiene-related products and food preservatives constitute a major portion of daily chemical consumption, followed by cosmetics, healthcare products, and agricultural chemicals.