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Electroenzymatic cascade synthesis of 2,3-diaminophenazine on HRP-ZnGa2O4 nano-biohybrids
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03726C, PaperYuxuan Cheng, Zhe Wang, Siqi Li, Meixuan Li, Shuni Li, Xue Xiao, Yucheng Jiang, Yu Chen
In this work, a novel nano-biohybrid has been developed for the efficient synthesis of 2,3-diaminophenazine (DAP), a biologically significant heterocyclic compound, via an electroenzymatic cascade catalysis system.
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Advancing lignocellulosic conversion though biosensor-enabled metabolic engineering
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03618F, Tutorial Review
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Qi Gan, Jianli Zhang, Xinyu Gong, Yusong Zou, Yajun YanBiosensor-aided metabolic engineering is advancing the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass by enabling regulation and optimization of microbial production pathways.
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Improved rare earth element recycling using a sustainable diglycolamide-based hydrophobic eutectic solvent
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01707F, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.B. Bernicot, G. Arrachart, S. Dourdain, N. Schaeffer, A. C. Dias, S. Pellet-RostaingA hydrophobic eutectic solvent is shown to efficiently recover rare earth elements from waste leachates with a lower environmental impact than the comparable traditional solvent extraction system.
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Photoinduced carbonylative multicomponent reaction of anilines and arylaldehydes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02973B, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Mao-Lin Yang, Xiao-Feng WuA photoinduced carbonylative amination strategy with arylaldehydes, enabling the efficient synthesis of valuable α-aminoketones has been developed.
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Phosphatidylcholine-driven cell-like assembly of lignin for reinforcing and toughening rubber materials
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01947H, PaperJunqi Zhang, Jianlong Wen, Zhenwei Liu, Fangwei Ling, Zhengtian Xie, Yijing Nie, Jinrong Wu
This work employs phosphatidylcholine to modulate the polarity of lignin, enabling lignin to form a self-assembled ‘cell-like structure’ within HPIP. The resulting composites achieve a remarkable strength of 26 MPa while maintaining excellent recycling capability.
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Toward closed-loop hydrometallurgy: a critical review of wastewater reuse strategies for end-of-life LiFePO4 battery recycling
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02987B, Critical ReviewJong-Won Choi, Hyun-Woo Shim, Hong-In Kim, Sookyung Kim, Duy Tho Tran, Mooki Bae
A closed-loop hydrometallurgical route incorporating wastewater reuse for sustainable recycling of low-value LFP batteries.
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Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of biomass and plastic wastes for hydrogen production
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03030G, Critical ReviewYafei Shen
This review summarizes the recent advances and future challenges in the microwave-intensified pyrolysis of biomass and plastic wastes for H2 production.
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Effective and scalable mechanochemical synthesis of platinum(II) heteroleptic anticancer complexes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02781K, PaperFatin Rashid, Christopher P. Gordon, Jennette A. Sakoff, Jayne Gilbert, Felipe García, Janice R. Aldrich-Wright
A robust mechanochemical strategy enables rapid and scalable synthesis of platinum(II) anticancer complexes. This greener method reduces solvent use, boosts energy efficiency, cuts costs and promotes sustainable metal complex production.
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Utilisation of reactive ionic liquids for energy storage and regulation of the power grid
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02519B, Perspective
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Merlin Kleoff, Franziska Klaucke, Patrick Voßnacker, Rainer Weber, Karsten Neuhoff, Sebastian RiedelChlorine is an essential feedstock for polymers and pharmaceuticals, with annual production exceeding 100 Mt.
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N,Se co-doping strategy to boost the K+ storage performance of metal organic framework-derived 3D amorphous carbon
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01554E, PaperYuyu Wang, Liangqin Cai, Shuo Yuan, Lin Feng, Zhen Guo, Shihua Dong
NSeC material with a high content of edge N and abundant micropores is synthesized, and shows fast potassium storage capabilities, promoted by the pseudo-capacitive effect, enhanced kinetics, and high structural stability.
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Synthesis and characterization of a 3-hydroxybutyrate and 3-hydroxy-9-octadecenoate copolymer from engineered Halomonas
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02422F, PaperXinyu Chen, Jiangnan Chen, Xu Yan, Qiong Wu, Fuqing Wu, Guo-Qiang Chen
A new copolymer of 3-hydroxybutyrate and 3-hydroxy-9-octadecenoate produced using recombinant Halomonas bluephagenesis is reported. The properties of this copolymer are characterized, and its potential applications are demonstrated.
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Polyphenolic nanomaterials ameliorated salmonellosis via barrier restoration and microbiota regulation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01363A, PaperTianyou Wang, Jinhong Dong, Bo Liang, Jianhua Zhang, Weijie Liu, Hengjie Zhang, Lei Yang, Yiwen Li, Xianchun Chen, Zhipeng Gu
Polyphenolic nanomaterials were developed for ciprofloxacin delivery, enhancing antibacterial efficacy while protecting gut health through green synthesis, minimizing side effects, and promoting intestinal barrier and microbiota recovery.
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Application and mechanism of various modified nano zero-valent iron in wastewater treatment: a critical review
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02077H, Critical ReviewWei Teng, Kang Yang, Junhui Chen, Hongji Li, Junwei Han
This review systematically summarizes the nZVI modification strategies and their enhanced contaminant removal mechanisms for improved wastewater treatment.
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Closed-loop electro-upcycling of PET waste into formate and hydrogen via self-supported NiCo2O4 spinel arrays
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01993A, PaperMingkun Jiang, Yang Yang, Yujie Wang, Yajie Wang, Marina Ratova, Dan Wu
NiCo2O4 electrocatalyst upcycles PET to formate (96.7% FE) and H2 at 400 mA cm−2, giving $774.56 per ton PET. Ni–Co sites cleave C–C bonds while limiting overoxidation, enabling sustainable plastic valorization.
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Life-cycle environmental impacts of typical plasticizers for plastics and their sustainable transformation potential
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01960E, PaperYijun Li, Kai Zhao, Chi Wang, Hang Fu, Shanying Hu
This study presents a comparative life cycle assessment of 12 commonly used plasticizers, highlighting key differences in their environmental profiles and identifying promising candidates for green substitution.
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Performance and structural evolution of a new critical raw material-free catalyst, synthesized from spent lithium-ion batteries, for solar-driven CO2 conversion
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02583D, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Antonella Cornelio, Alessandra Zanoletti, Giusy Dativo, Roberto Fiorenza, Annalisa Zacco, Mohsin Muhyuddin, Carlo Santoro, Laura E. Depero, Elza BontempiA new critical raw material-free malate catalyst originating from spent lithium-ion batteries was prepared. It shows high catalytic performance for CO2 conversion.
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Making polymers with low carbon content: a sustainable option
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02706C, PerspectiveYanni Xia, Chengjian Zhang, Xinghong Zhang
To address challenges from petroleum-based polluting polymers, we propose partial substitution of polymer carbon with oxygen (or sulfur) and biomass carbon to construct low-carbon polymers.
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Research progress on photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide over MOFs and COFs
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02617B, Critical ReviewYang An, Tianyan Cai, Weiyi Jiang, Tao Lei, Huan Pang
This paper examines photocatalytic H2O2 production, focusing on MOFs, COFs, and their derivatives. Key mechanisms and advances are discussed, along with current challenges and future research directions.
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Assessing mass intensity as a green chemistry metric: why expanding system boundaries is not enough
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02994E, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Stefan Eichwald, Hesam Ostovari, Hannah Minten, Janine Meyer-Waßewitz, Dieter Förtsch, Niklas von der AssenThis study investigates under which circumstances the common practice of using mass intensities as proxies for environmental impacts is suitable—and where it fails.
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The use of a dynamic solvent system as a novel approach to sustainable MOF crystallization
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01029B, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Leonid Shupletsov, Alina C. Schieck, Irena Senkovska, Volodymyr Bon, Stefan KaskelInstead of the toxic and strictly regulated dimethylformamide, a dynamic solvent system containing an alcohol and a carboxylic acid is used for the synthesis, enabling the production of high-quality MOFs alongside valuable esterification products.
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