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Systematic life cycle assessment of cobalt-based blue ceramic pigments: evaluating CoAl2O4 and lower-cobalt alternatives
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02709H, PaperAndrei Ungureanu, Antonella Sola, Paolo Neri, Roberto Rosa, Anna Maria Ferrari
This study identifies low-cobalt blue pigments as sustainable alternatives to traditional CoAl2O4, combining a good colouring performance with significantly reduced environmental impacts through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
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Tailoring the electronic structure of Ni2P Aerogel via ruthenium doping for energy-efficient hydrogen generation in anion-exchange membrane based seawater electrolysis
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03579A, PaperMeitong Zhao, Junwei Yuan, Fan Yang, Hongchen Liu, Xinyang Sun, Yang Sun, Siyuan Sun, Jiahui Liu, Yongfeng Li
Alkaline seawater electrolysis is confronted with considerable challenges, including the underperformance of bifunctional catalysts in terms of catalytic activity and susceptibility to chlorine-induced corrosion. In this study, Ni2P aerogel with...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03579A, PaperMeitong Zhao, Junwei Yuan, Fan Yang, Hongchen Liu, Xinyang Sun, Yang Sun, Siyuan Sun, Jiahui Liu, Yongfeng Li
Alkaline seawater electrolysis is confronted with considerable challenges, including the underperformance of bifunctional catalysts in terms of catalytic activity and susceptibility to chlorine-induced corrosion. In this study, Ni2P aerogel with...
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Valorization of wheat straw to furfural and glucose via ZnCl2/gamma-valerolactone system
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03724G, PaperYao Liu, Ruonan Zhu, Hui Zhang, Xingjie Wang, Lihong Zhao, Junli Ren, Wei Qi
The development of efficient catalytic routes to platform molecules from lignocellulosic biomass represents a critical objective for establishing sustainable chemical industries. Here, we present an innovative cascade catalysis approach for...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03724G, PaperYao Liu, Ruonan Zhu, Hui Zhang, Xingjie Wang, Lihong Zhao, Junli Ren, Wei Qi
The development of efficient catalytic routes to platform molecules from lignocellulosic biomass represents a critical objective for establishing sustainable chemical industries. Here, we present an innovative cascade catalysis approach for...
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Assessment of the environmental and human health impact in the synthesis and processing of metal halide perovskite active layers using GVL
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03582A, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Filippo Campana, Daniela Lanari, Filippo De Angelis, Luigi Vaccaro
Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) offer a potential alternative to crystalline silicon solar cells in terms of efficiency. Despite the impressive reported efficiencies exceeding 26%, the widespread uptake of perovskite solar...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03582A, Paper


Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) offer a potential alternative to crystalline silicon solar cells in terms of efficiency. Despite the impressive reported efficiencies exceeding 26%, the widespread uptake of perovskite solar...
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Adding value to terpenoids: From pseudoionone to 1-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03364K, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Alexandre Damiani, Cédric Fischmeister, Lars Faber, Batoul Karim, Christian Bruneau, Wagner Alves Carvalho, Dalmo Mandelli
Alkenes and conjugated dienes play an important role in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. Being essentially fossil-based materials, there is a strong interest in developing alternative ways to obtain such...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03364K, Paper


Alkenes and conjugated dienes play an important role in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. Being essentially fossil-based materials, there is a strong interest in developing alternative ways to obtain such...
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Donor–π–σ–Acceptor Strategy in Porous Polymers for Suppression of Carrier Recombination: Boosting Photoredox in Csp2-N Radical Cross-Coupling Reaction
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02546J, PaperJinyang Lu, Lingjuan Zhang, Nan Zhang, Xueying Song, Qi Gao, Jincong Yuan, Xian-Ming Zhang
The σ–linkage of D–σ–A heterojunction can effectively modulate excitonic effect and carriers transport or recombination, thereby regulating the optical or photoredox performance. Here, two imidazolium ion-based porous polymers, namely ETTA-σ-Im...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02546J, PaperJinyang Lu, Lingjuan Zhang, Nan Zhang, Xueying Song, Qi Gao, Jincong Yuan, Xian-Ming Zhang
The σ–linkage of D–σ–A heterojunction can effectively modulate excitonic effect and carriers transport or recombination, thereby regulating the optical or photoredox performance. Here, two imidazolium ion-based porous polymers, namely ETTA-σ-Im...
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A proposal for twelve principles for LCA of chemicals
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04844J, Perspective
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Green chemistry, gained prominence after the publication of its 12 fundamental principles. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) complements green chemistry by evaluating environmental impacts during the entire life cycle of products...
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DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04844J, Perspective


Green chemistry, gained prominence after the publication of its 12 fundamental principles. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) complements green chemistry by evaluating environmental impacts during the entire life cycle of products...
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Breaking through acetone inhibition: Integrated protein engineering and bioreactor design for sustainable chiral aryl alcohol synthesis
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02816G, PaperQian Feng, Yao-Wu Wang, Zhe Wang, Han-Yu Liu, Ying Zhang, Hai-Min Zhang, Pu Wang
The asymmetric biosynthesis of chiral aryl alcohols at high substrate concentrations is hindered by acetone accumulation, a byproduct of isopropanol-mediated cofactor regeneration. Here, a structure-guided mutant carbonyl reductase LXCAR-S154Y/I145A/R191Q (LXCAR-Q3)...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02816G, PaperQian Feng, Yao-Wu Wang, Zhe Wang, Han-Yu Liu, Ying Zhang, Hai-Min Zhang, Pu Wang
The asymmetric biosynthesis of chiral aryl alcohols at high substrate concentrations is hindered by acetone accumulation, a byproduct of isopropanol-mediated cofactor regeneration. Here, a structure-guided mutant carbonyl reductase LXCAR-S154Y/I145A/R191Q (LXCAR-Q3)...
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Nanoscale MOF-derived vacancy-engineering Co2P/N-doped coal-based carbon fibers for boosting hydrogen evolution
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02573G, PaperMengran Lou, Ruiying Wang, Luxiang Wang, Yang Wang, Mei Wu, Shengjiao Wen, Xia Kong, Taotao Lv, Bo Ma
Hydrogen has emerged as a promising clean energy source, driving extensive research into efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). This work reports the synthesis of a self-supported Co₂P/nitrogen-doped...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02573G, PaperMengran Lou, Ruiying Wang, Luxiang Wang, Yang Wang, Mei Wu, Shengjiao Wen, Xia Kong, Taotao Lv, Bo Ma
Hydrogen has emerged as a promising clean energy source, driving extensive research into efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). This work reports the synthesis of a self-supported Co₂P/nitrogen-doped...
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Phase-Segregated PtNi5 Rhombic Dodecahedra Enables Excellent Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution in a Full pH Range
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03768A, PaperSiyuan Lai, Wendan Jiang, Jingzhe Zhao, Jun Yang, Xiongwu Kang
Pt-based alloy catalysts hold significant promise for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Shape controlled synthesis of these nanocrystals, exposing specific facets and representsing effective strategy in both enhancing its intrinsic activity...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03768A, PaperSiyuan Lai, Wendan Jiang, Jingzhe Zhao, Jun Yang, Xiongwu Kang
Pt-based alloy catalysts hold significant promise for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Shape controlled synthesis of these nanocrystals, exposing specific facets and representsing effective strategy in both enhancing its intrinsic activity...
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Visible-light-driven TTST enables divergent synthesis of trifluoromethylated and trifluoromethylthiolated products through chemo- and regioselectivity
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02793D, PaperShuo Li, Hao Zheng, Yuyan Xu, Chuchu Xie, Jie Sun, Zhiwei Chen
Visible-light-driven chemo-/regioselective diversification using TTST's dual radical reactivity for CF3/SCF3-functionalized products.
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Boosting multi-enzyme cascade activity for glucose biosynthesis by kinetics-oriented grouped immobilization
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03123K, PaperRuobing Xin, Yuyao Wang, Qiang Chen, Jiangang Yang, Yujun Wang, Guangsheng Luo
A novel kinetics-oriented grouped immobilization on low-cost resin enables efficient five-enzyme cascade catalysis for bottom-up glucose biosynthesis.
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Carbon-encapsulated FeNi nanoparticles for efficient magnetically induced levulinic acid hydrogenation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03853G, Paper


Sustainable one-step synthesis of FeNi NPs over N-doped carbon enables efficient magnetic hydrogenation of biomass in water under mild conditions.
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Enhanced Protein Recovery from Chlorella Vulgaris Using Micro-Nanobubble-Assisted Liquid Biphasic Flotation
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01921D, PaperWei Han Foo, Shir Reen Chia, Yu Xuan Lim, Kit Wayne Chew
Microalgae hold great promise as a source of bioactive compounds due to their rapid growth and low resource requirements. This study evaluates the micro-nanobubble-assisted liquid biphasic flotation (MNBLBF) system for...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01921D, PaperWei Han Foo, Shir Reen Chia, Yu Xuan Lim, Kit Wayne Chew
Microalgae hold great promise as a source of bioactive compounds due to their rapid growth and low resource requirements. This study evaluates the micro-nanobubble-assisted liquid biphasic flotation (MNBLBF) system for...
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Phase-change azobenzene derivatives for upgraded photon energy storage and release via molecular design
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03447G, PaperXingtang Xu, Penghao Li, Chonghua Li, Bo Wu, Jie Feng, Wen-Ying Li
Photo-liquefiable azobenzene derivatives enable the simultaneous storage of photon energy and phase-change energy, with the ability to release the stored energy in a controllable manner. However, a contradiction exists between...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03447G, PaperXingtang Xu, Penghao Li, Chonghua Li, Bo Wu, Jie Feng, Wen-Ying Li
Photo-liquefiable azobenzene derivatives enable the simultaneous storage of photon energy and phase-change energy, with the ability to release the stored energy in a controllable manner. However, a contradiction exists between...
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The Solvent Miscibility Table Updated: Miscibility and Potential Applications of Green Solvents
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02901E, Communication
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Green solvents play a central role in the design of more sustainable chemical processes. Among properties influencing solvent selection, miscibility is important, especially during the work-up and analysis steps. However,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02901E, Communication


Green solvents play a central role in the design of more sustainable chemical processes. Among properties influencing solvent selection, miscibility is important, especially during the work-up and analysis steps. However,...
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Ternary Engineered Linear Polymers with Controllable Cascade Electron Transfer Pathway for Efficient H2O2 Photosynthesis Coupled with Biomass Conversion
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02197A, PaperXueling Song, Jiani Peng, Xin Li, Pengyan Zhao, Xiaoqin Zhao, Lei Wang
Linear polymer-based photocatalysts have raised significant research attention in photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production due to their designable molecular structures and highly tunable electronic properties. However, their photocatalytic performance is...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02197A, PaperXueling Song, Jiani Peng, Xin Li, Pengyan Zhao, Xiaoqin Zhao, Lei Wang
Linear polymer-based photocatalysts have raised significant research attention in photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production due to their designable molecular structures and highly tunable electronic properties. However, their photocatalytic performance is...
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One-pot Synthesis of Lignin-Derived Fully Bio-based Dynamic Dual-Network Polymers via Synergistic Side Reaction and Star-Shaped Architectural Design
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02520F, PaperQuan Yan, Bai-Liang Xue, Xiaojie Xie, Wenliang Wang, Xin-Ping Li, Xiaojun Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Wei Zhao
Abstract: The valorization of lignin into high-performance polymeric materials remains a significant challenge, primarily due to the inherent complexity of conventional synthetic methodologies and the non-reprocessable nature of derived polymers....
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02520F, PaperQuan Yan, Bai-Liang Xue, Xiaojie Xie, Wenliang Wang, Xin-Ping Li, Xiaojun Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Wei Zhao
Abstract: The valorization of lignin into high-performance polymeric materials remains a significant challenge, primarily due to the inherent complexity of conventional synthetic methodologies and the non-reprocessable nature of derived polymers....
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pH-Responsive aqueous homogeneous metal/enzyme catalysis and heterogeneous recovery enabled by organic cages
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03406J, PaperZhongxu Guo, Shiqi Gao, Pengbo Liu, Yunting Liu, Yanjun Jiang
The pH-responsive homogenization of metal nanoparticles and heterogenization of enzymes in aqueous solutions were achieved by molecular cages, enabling homogeneous metal/enzyme (cascade) catalysis and heterogeneous recovery.
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Heterogeneous Fe single-atom catalysis for C2–H amidation of pyridine/quinoline N-oxides: streamlined synthesis of pharmaceutical scaffolds
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03797B, PaperJinhua Ou, Song Yu, Duoduo Liu, Han Jiang, Can Lyu, Keyi Chen, Jie Li, Zhuobin Yu, Kaijian Liu, Jinxuan Liu
This first heterogeneous catalytic system enables base/additive-free C2–H amidation of N-oxides with 100% atom economy for pharmaceutical synthesis.
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