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Efficient tin halide perovskite solar cells with an extended processing window
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01790D, PaperHongju Qiu, Zhiyue Tang, Haoran Yang, Cheng Wu, Pengyu Yan, Jie Luo, Liming Ding, Yuanhang Cheng, Feng Hao
This study leverages the unique polarity regulation and weak coordination of anisole to address the rapid crystallization and oxidation issues in tin perovskites, thereby widening the processing window and enhancing process tolerance.
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Efficient and low-carbon synthesis of colorless transparent polyimides
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01983D, PaperJiahui Liu, Chuying Li, Yanwei He, Bo Deng, Haitao Huang, Siwei Liu, Yi Zhang
Our method uses eco-friendly MDMPA to synthesize high molecular weight, transparent polyimide in 4 h, reducing polymerization time by 94%, power use by 60%, and reagents by 95%, boosting efficiency and sustainability in line with green chemistry.
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An ionic liquid-mediated hydrogen-bond network: a pathway to high-efficiency PEMFCs with unlocked active sites of Pt/C catalysts
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01820J, PaperMiao Ma, Lixiao Shen, Pan Guo, Bo Liu, Ziyu Zhang, Yunfei Xia, Zigang Zhao, Aibing Chen, Yunlong Zhang, Lei Zhao, Zhenbo Wang
The hydroxyl-functionalized ionic liquid modified Pt/ionomer interface contributes to the enhancement of H+ conductivity, O2 transport, and catalytic activity within the catalyst layers of proton exchange membrane fuel cells.
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Organic-electrical reduction of carbon–carbon double bonds
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01804H, Tutorial ReviewBaojie Wang, Yile Song, Jiaxiu Liu, Ke Li, Lirong Wen, Ming Li, Weisi Guo, Lin-Bao Zhang
Organic electrochemical synthesis has become a practical and environmentally friendly synthesis method and is widely used in oxidation, reduction, and redox-neutral reactions.
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Catalytic hydrogenolysis of lignin under a syngas atmosphere: the enhancement of Cβ–O bond cleavage with CO
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01618E, PaperXinjun He, Mengqiao Gao, Fukun Li, Zhiyang Tang, Jie Qu, Jinxing Long, Qiang Zeng, Xuehui Li
A syngas atmosphere is more suitable than a pure hydrogen atmosphere for lignin hydrogenolysis, and higher monomer yields can be achieved under a syngas atmosphere.
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Regulation of lithium ion transport dynamics via a carbonized-polymer-dot-modified substrate to achieve 2 mV ultralow voltage hysteresis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02081F, PaperJiayu Zhang, Yanfei Li, Yihan Song, Guoduo Yang, Zhuo Wang, Xinyao Huang, Haizhu Sun
This study explores the correlation between voltage hysteresis and cycling stability in lithium metal batteries, achieving an ultra-low hysteresis of 2 mV through carbonized polymer dots, advancing battery technology.
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Dynamic kinetic resolution of tert-alcohols via combination of a lipase/Brønsted acid in a biphasic reaction medium
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06535B, PaperTakusho Kin, Satoshi Horino, Jihoon Moon, Momoka Tsuda, Harald Gröger, Shuji Akai, Kyohei Kanomata
A green process for the synthesis of optically active tert-alcohols has been developed by combining lipase- and H2SO4-catalysed reactions in a biphasic recycling flow system.
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Low-energy and green in situ recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries to achieve graphite regeneration and pre-lithiation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01277E, PaperJie Chen, Ruilan Li, Yongzhi Duan, Shuaiqi Gong, Yulin Min, Hexing Li, Penghui Shi
The cyclic regeneration of non-renewable graphite anode materials in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is crucial for battery recycling, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and minimize resource waste.
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Engineering low-carbon fiber cement with biochar: understanding its physicochemical properties and their impact on the composite performance and carbon footprint
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01405K, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sreenath Raghunath, Mahfuzul Hoque, Akash Madhav Gondaliya, Adel Jalaee, Behzad Zakani, Fernanda Brito dos Santos, Qingshi Tu, E. Johan FosterWood-derived biochar as a low-carbon SCM for fiber cement: reducing CO2 emissions while enhancing rheology and mechanical properties.
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Environmental feasibility of sustainable co-production of xylooligosaccharides and bioplastic from poplar sawdust
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01539A, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Xiaoxue Zhao, Ruolin Li, Qiang Yong, Caoxing Huang, Kai LanWe evaluate the life-cycle environmental performance of producing xylooligosaccharides and bioplastic from poplar sawdust, demonstrating the environmental infeasibility of acetic acid pretreatment for xylooligosaccharides production.
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Enhancing Verbena officinalis L. antioxidant yield through natural deep eutectic solvents and MOF synergetic application
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01721A, PaperHaixiang Li, Kunze Du, Chong Liu, Yumin Yang, Cailin Ye, Xiaoxia Li, Yanxu Chang
A green extraction strategy was developed for bioactives from Verbena officinalis using NADES and MOFs, enabling efficient enrichment, antioxidant activity enhancement, and component analysis supported by DFT and machine learning.
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Synthesis of value-added N-containing aromatic products from lignins: a review
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00061K, Critical ReviewZimin Zhong, Yaqiu Zhao, Xiaolin Luo, Mengjun Xiao, Sibao Liu, Li Shuai, Lu Chen
This review focuses on various activation strategies for cleaving the lignin C–C/C–O bonds while forming new C–C/C–N bonds in the presence of transition metal and metal-free catalysts.
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Powering lignocellulose biorefineries with solar energy – a critical review with furfural as a case study
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01462J, Critical Review
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Clément Spadetto, Cyril Hachemi, Mathieu S. PrévotIn the context of the defossilization of the chemical industry, integrating solar-powered chemical transformation into biorefinery plants unlocks novel strategies and synergies for future plant designs.
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Low-temperature plasma-enabled CO2 dissociation: a critical analysis of plasma setups and conversion mechanisms toward scale-up valorization
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02037A, Critical ReviewYuxuan Xu, Yuan Gao, Liguang Dou, Dengke Xi, Chong Qi, Baowang Lu, Tao Shao
This review analyzes recent advances and limitations in low-temperature plasma-enabled CO2 dissociation setups and mechanisms, proposing a strategic outlook for the techno-economic feasibility toward scale-up valorization.
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Using a bioderived CO2-responsive polymer as an easily removed pressure sensitive adhesive
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00630A, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Daniel Barker, Shannon Whitty, Tobias Robert, Parisa Bayat, Marc A. Dubé, Michael F. Cunningham, Guojun Liu, Philip G. JessopCombining renewable resources with CO2-responsive functionalities produced a pressure sensitive adhesive with adhesive properties like commercial cellophane tapes but can be easily removed from substrates using carbonated water at the end of life.
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An atomically dispersed Pt/γ-Mo2N(O0.3) catalyst for hydrogen production via aqueous-phase reforming of methanol
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02092A, PaperYeteng Gong, Hengyue Xu, Yongsheng Li, Yaxuan Jing, Xiaohui Liu, Yanqin Wang, Yong Guo
Aqueous-phase reforming (APR) of methanol has emerged as a promising approach for hydrogen production.
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Hydrogenation-induced selective degradation of PET wastes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02071A, PaperBeibei Tan, Ming Lv, Xiaotian Qi, Zhiliang Huang
A novel hydrogenation-induced hydrothermal degradation strategy was demonstrated for upcycling of a range of real-life PET wastes into high-value 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid (1,4-CHDA) and ethylene glycol (EG) in excellent yields under simple neutral water conditions.
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Electrolytic olefin epoxidation for sustainable synthesis of epoxy compounds
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02487K, Tutorial ReviewHong-Ru Li, Chao-Yang Jing, Shan-Shan Chen, Alexander O. Terent'ev, Liang-Nian He
Electrolytic olefin epoxidation is a sustainable alternative to the thermocatalytic epoxidation. This article provides a state of the art overview in this field, focusing on the formation strategy of the reactive oxygen species.
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CO2-responsive membrane separation systems: a green solution for efficient separations
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00220F, Critical ReviewLing Lei, Haohao Liu, Yunxiang Bai, Chunfang Zhang, Mingjie Yin, Wentao Wang, Liangliang Dong
CO2-responsive membrane separation systems represent an exciting separation technology owing to their ability to achieve controlled and efficient separation processes.
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Recent advancements in the chemical recycling and biodegradation of post-consumer polystyrene waste
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02162F, Critical ReviewHongbo Lei, Zigao Wang, Songjun Li, Maiyong Zhu
From the viewpoints of energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, and eco-friendliness, we systematically summarize the recent advances in the chemical recycling and biodegradation of post-consumer polystyrene waste.
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