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Redox-mediated electrified synthesis of benzaldehyde
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04073F, PaperJingkai Yan, Manohar Salla, Yuxi Song, Hang Zhang, Linbo Wang, Dao Gen Lek, Mengxiao Li, Junzhe Pei, Qinghua Xu, Qing Wang
A vanadium redox flow cell enables the electrified oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde with nearly 100% selectivity, preventing overoxidation and concurrently producing hydrogen, offering a scalable and energy-efficient synthesis strategy.
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Electrolyte additive enabling dual kinetic regulation for stable zinc anodes in aqueous zinc batteries
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04716A, PaperHuidi Shi, Yiqun Du, Liu Yang, Bingying Sun, Ximing Yu, Anbin Hu, Shuhua Yang, Jinkai Li, Bingqiang Cao
The practical deployment of aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs) is impeded by hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and uncontrolled dendrite formation on the zinc anode. This study proposes a green electrolyte engineering...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04716A, PaperHuidi Shi, Yiqun Du, Liu Yang, Bingying Sun, Ximing Yu, Anbin Hu, Shuhua Yang, Jinkai Li, Bingqiang Cao
The practical deployment of aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs) is impeded by hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and uncontrolled dendrite formation on the zinc anode. This study proposes a green electrolyte engineering...
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Unmodified technical lignins as sustainable binders in structural biocomposites
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04157K, PaperLuisa Scolari, Oliver Musl, Nadine Kohlhuber, Irina Sulaeva, Stefan Grasböck, Josef Füssl, Michael Harasek, Antje Potthast, Markus Lukacevic
Fully biobased lignocellulosic biocomposites were fabricated by impregnating holocellulose fiber sheets with the ethanol-soluble fraction of technical lignins, followed by hot-pressing.
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Trace-LiCl-assisted Synthesis of High-Loading Ordered Pt3Co Intermetallic Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Fuel Cells
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05077D, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yutao Ni, Jiahui Song, Huiying Lan, Xue Jing, Wenwen Shi, Ruimin Ding, Xi Yin
The synthesis of high-loading platinum intermetallic compounds (IMCs) for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) remains challenging due to severe nanoparticle agglomeration and inhomogeneity during high-temperature annealing.Here, we report a...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05077D, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yutao Ni, Jiahui Song, Huiying Lan, Xue Jing, Wenwen Shi, Ruimin Ding, Xi YinThe synthesis of high-loading platinum intermetallic compounds (IMCs) for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) remains challenging due to severe nanoparticle agglomeration and inhomogeneity during high-temperature annealing.Here, we report a...
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Site-selective electrochemical C(sp3)–H late-stage functionalization of pyrazolones
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02947C, CommunicationJing-Yi Zhang, Ming-Han Li, Yu-Shun Cui, Ying Yang, Miao Lai, Zi-Xun Gao, Lin-Yu Zheng, Si-Ao Lu, Bin-Tao Liu, Fang-Ling Lu, Yu-Lin Feng
A cost-effective and sustainable electrochemical strategy enables highly selective C(sp3)–H functionalization of pyrazolones. 116 valuable novel pyrazolone derivatives were rapidly synthesized under mild conditions.
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A feasible methanol economy for a green future
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04615G, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Hidde Kolmeijer, Abhinandan Nabera, Antonio J. Martín, Gonzalo Guillén-Gosálbez, Javier Pérez-RamírezThis study models a future methanol economy where combining biomass, biogas, and air-captured CO2 achieves net-zero emissions at about 32 USD2025 per person per month, close to Paris Agreement-aligned costs while delivering deeper emission cuts.
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Degradable polymer films: RAFT-mediated emulsion copolymerization of lipoic acid with vinyl monomers
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04609B, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Steven W. Thompson, Yasemin Fadil, Nicholas J. Chan, Graeme Moad, Sébastien Perrier, Per B. ZetterlundLipoic acid (LA) was successfully incorporated in PBA-b-PSt diblock copolymers via RAFT emulsion polymerization. Films were formed with LA showing minimal effect on mechanical properties. Degradation in DMF results in large molecular weight decrease.
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Photoinduced carbonylative synthesis of β-trifluoromethylated thioesters through 1,2-trifluoromethylation and carbonylation of alkenes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04881H, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ren-Guan Miao, Zhi-Peng Bao, Yuanrui Wang, Chang-Sheng Kuai, Xiao-Feng WuA novel visible light-induced metal-free carbonylation method for the synthesis of β-trifluoromethylated thioesters has been developed.
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Tunable stereoselectivity in a wireless electrochemical microreactor using natural chiral ionic liquids
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04756K, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sara Grecchi, Andrea Mezzetta, Lorenzo Guazzelli, Serena ArnaboldiA green and sustainable enantioselective electrosynthesis strategy using a drop of naturally derived chiral ionic liquid, harnessed within a polypyrrole tube microreactor acting as an efficient wireless pump.
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Green upcycling of retired asphalt into “vortex-crosslinked” carbon anodes for high-performance sodium-ion batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05322F, PaperDanqing Li, Xin He, Linlin Wang, Mei Ding, Chunhui Gao, Chuankun Jia
The environmental burden of waste asphalt and the performance limitations of sodium-ion battery anodes pose dual challenges in energy and sustainability.
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Molecular property prediction for very large databases with natural language processing: a case study in ionic liquid design
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02803E, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Mood Mohan, Michelle K. Kidder, Jeremy C. SmithHerein, we report the development of machine learning models for predicting the properties of ionic liquids using Mol2vec featurization technique and this approach enables accelerated development of ILs with optimal properties.
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Nordic microalgae immobilized to a sulfur-cooking oil copolymer form a highly efficient, sustainable and reusable sorbent to remove heavy metals from complex mixtures
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03769G, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Antonio Leon-Vaz, Martin Plöhn, Juan Cubero-Cardoso, Juan Urbano, Christiane FunkDevelopment of a sustainable, low-cost sorbent, which highly efficiently removes heavy metals from complex mixtures and is reusable.
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Construction of Cu–Re–Ox rich interfaces for the catalytic hydrogen transfer of furfural
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04649A, PaperJingjie Luo, Wenhao Yang, Tao Wang, Hao Liu, Xinyu Mao, Changhai Liang
The transformation of furfural into a variety of high-value-added products attracts a lot of industrial interest and provides a new strategy for the replacement of fossil fuels by available renewable resources.
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Sustainable direct recycling of Si/Gr scrap electrodes using water-based methods: a green and scalable delamination approach
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04489H, PaperStiven López Guzmán, Lisa Schlott, Cristina Luengo, Marine Reynaud, Marcus Fehse, Montse Galceran
A direct recycling approach for Si/Gr scrap electrodes was evaluated, showcasing a compelling combination of conservation of material properties and cost-effectiveness.
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Hyperproduction of 3-hydroxybutyrate using engineered probiotic E. coli Nissle 1917 from glucose and CO2-derived acetate
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03448E, PaperFu-Ren Yang, Ye Zheng, Rui-Zhe Deng, Lin Xia, Huai-Ming Wang, Yi-Hao Deng, Wei Situ, Yan-Chun Xiao, Hong-Wei Shen, Jin-Yan Lv, Liu-Song Yu, Hui Wang, Yi-Na Lin, Jian-Wen Ye
Hyperproduction of 3-HB (105 g L−1) was achieved using recombinant EcN with glucose and CO2-derived acetate with a significantly reduced carbon footprint.
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Advancing sustainable peptide synthesis: methanesulfonic acid–formic acid as a greener substitute for TFA in final global deprotection
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04192A, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Fathima Fidha, Ashish Kumar, Maria Leko, Oleg Marder, Sergey Burov, Anamika Sharma, Beatriz G. de la Torre, Fernando Albericio2% Methanesulfonic acid (MSA)–formic acid (FA) as a greener substitute for TFA in final global deprotection.
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CO2-affinitive surface of metal/Nafion attributable to selective polarization for superior CO2RR
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04074D, PaperXianda Zhang, Yaotian Yan, Yangshuo Liu, Chun Li, Jian Cao, Junlei Qi
Nafion was recognized as not only a binder component but also a transporter for CO2 on the surface of a metal catalyst.
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Synthesis of hypercrosslinked polymers using coconut oil as a renewable, bio-based solvent
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03906A, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Paul Schweng, Anastasiia Naryshkina, Alexander Blocher, Robert T. WoodwardWe report a sustainable approach to the synthesis of hypercrosslinked polymers by replacing conventional chlorinated solvents with renewable bio-based oils.
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Visible-light-driven valorization of biomass-derived furfuryl alcohol to diesel precursors with simultaneous H2 evolution over a dual functional In2S3–Zn5In2S8 photocatalyst
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04034E, PaperYibei Zhang, Hongyun Lu, Xuekai Qu, Lunan Wu, Zhenghao Song, Xinyi Ding, Peng Li, Xiu-Jie Yang, Dong Liu
Solar-driven In2S3–Zn5In2S8 heterostructures enable simultaneous furfuryl alcohol coupling and H2 production without sacrificial agents, offering a green route for biomass valorization and solar fuel coproduction.
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A versatile, tunable method for NaNO2/HX (Cl or Br)-mediated radical dihalogenation or nitration of olefins
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04596G, PaperJinglian Nong, Zehui Cao, Qin He, Yangyang Zhang, Jichao Chen, Yaxin Wang
We have developed a versatile, tunable method for NaNO2/HX (Cl or Br)-mediated radical nitration or vicinal dihalogenation of olefins.
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