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Dried urine spot as a stable, green, and practical microsampling tool in clinical practice for quantification of neopterin and creatinine
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00956A, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Chaweewan Suwanvecho , Lea Vyleťalová, Nikola Přívratská, Pakanan Laolertworakul, Dorota Turoňová, Milan Vošmik, Lenka Kujovská Krčmová, František Švec
Dried urine spot (DUS) is demonstrated to be a useful microsampling technique for neopterin and creatinine analysis. The method was verified using samples from 12 healthy volunteers, 12 cancer patients, and 12 patients...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00956A, Paper


Dried urine spot (DUS) is demonstrated to be a useful microsampling technique for neopterin and creatinine analysis. The method was verified using samples from 12 healthy volunteers, 12 cancer patients, and 12 patients...
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Copper(I) anchored on covalent triazine framework/ionic liquid as a recyclable catalytic system for cyclization of propargylic amines with CO2 under ambient conditions
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02137E, PaperYu Guan, Bin Wang, Yan-Ling Ying, Ping Li, Zhan-Hui Zhang
The conversion and application of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a C1 building block for the synthesis of high-value organic molecules represent a potential solution to the escalating problem of atmospheric...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02137E, PaperYu Guan, Bin Wang, Yan-Ling Ying, Ping Li, Zhan-Hui Zhang
The conversion and application of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a C1 building block for the synthesis of high-value organic molecules represent a potential solution to the escalating problem of atmospheric...
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Influence of hemicellulose and lignin on the effect of drying of cellulose and the subsequent enzymatic hydrolysis
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02029H, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Tianjie Ao, Jie Wu, Richard Chandra, Huaiyu Zhang, Yufeng Yuan, Yiping Luo, Dong Li, Chen-Guang Liu, Scott Renneckar, Jack Saddler
To assess the effects of hemicellulose and lignin on the drying behavior and enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose, corn stover was subjected to steam pretreatment, bleaching, and LiBr·3H2O treatment to produce...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02029H, Paper


To assess the effects of hemicellulose and lignin on the drying behavior and enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose, corn stover was subjected to steam pretreatment, bleaching, and LiBr·3H2O treatment to produce...
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The importance of ester cleavage in the butylamine pretreatment of hybrid poplar
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01795E, Paper


Butylamine is an effective in-and-out pretreatment solvent for hybrid poplar. It penetrates the cell walls and breaks ester cross-linkages, facilitating lignin release and improving enzymatic digestion.
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Aqueous liquid–liquid phase separation (AqLLPS) droplet microreactors for biocatalysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02073E, Tutorial ReviewFutai Du, Huan Xin, Huiyuan Zheng, Weijiang Wang, Hao Yuan, Chaolong Liu, Tao Meng, Qingming Ma
This review summarizes aqueous liquid–liquid phase separation (AqLLPS) mechanisms, design strategies, and applications for biocatalysis, including enzymatic synthesis, biosensing, and therapeutics.
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Unlocking Enhanced Reactivity of Hexafluoroisopropanol: A Sustainable Atom Economical Approach to Selective Cascade di-π-Functionalization of Allenamides
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01273B, PaperYafia Kousin Mirza, Partha Sarathi Bera, R. Nandini, Dhrubajyoti Talukdar, Sachin Mohite, Manoj V. Mane, Milan Bera
Hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) mediated di-π activation of allenamide allows metal-free regioselective intermolecular interception of 4-hydroxy coumarin, establishing a general cascade C – C and C – O bond formation process for...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01273B, PaperYafia Kousin Mirza, Partha Sarathi Bera, R. Nandini, Dhrubajyoti Talukdar, Sachin Mohite, Manoj V. Mane, Milan Bera
Hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) mediated di-π activation of allenamide allows metal-free regioselective intermolecular interception of 4-hydroxy coumarin, establishing a general cascade C – C and C – O bond formation process for...
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MOF-derived CoSx as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for efficient sulfide oxidation and coupled ammonia synthesis
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01690H, PaperKwangyeol Baek, Tianlei Li, Changsoo Lee, Wenzhen Li, Kwiyong Kim
The sustainable production of ammonia (NH3) and the remediation of environmental pollutants such as nitrate (NO3-) and sulfide (S2-) require energy- and cost-efficient solutions. Herein, we develop a metal-organic-framework (MOF)-derived...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01690H, PaperKwangyeol Baek, Tianlei Li, Changsoo Lee, Wenzhen Li, Kwiyong Kim
The sustainable production of ammonia (NH3) and the remediation of environmental pollutants such as nitrate (NO3-) and sulfide (S2-) require energy- and cost-efficient solutions. Herein, we develop a metal-organic-framework (MOF)-derived...
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Covalent organic framework-derived highly dispersed Pt single atoms collaborate with Pt nanoclusters electrocatalyst for acid hydrogen evolution
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05667A, PaperHuihui Zhao, Xinghao Zhang, Chengcheng Yu, Wenya Gao, Xiuxiu Chen, Haikuo Lan, Xiaorong Xin, Kang Liu, Dingxuan Ma
A promising HER electrocatalyst characterized by dispersed Pt single atoms and ultrafine Pt nanoclusters was synthesized using hard template method combined with ion adsorption and substitution.
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Two-step hybrid photo-thermochemical looping process, using metallic clusters on metal oxide carriers, for very efficient green hydrogen production
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01425E, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Manuel Arturo Lopez-Quintela, Fatimah Alhawiti, Moteb Qahess Alotaibi, David Buceta, Maged F. Bekheet, Albert Gili, Colin Lambert, Julian Thomas Müller, Ahn Dung Nguyen, Iria Rodriguez Arias, Reinhard Schomäcker, Qingqing Wu, Martin Dieste, Nerea Davila-Ferreira
In this work, we demonstrate a sustainable method for producing high-purity hydrogen through a two-step water-splitting process that leverages reducible oxides to store and release oxygen independently of hydrogen. Unlike...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01425E, Paper


In this work, we demonstrate a sustainable method for producing high-purity hydrogen through a two-step water-splitting process that leverages reducible oxides to store and release oxygen independently of hydrogen. Unlike...
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Integrating in-vial thin film microextraction using polysiloxane-based adhesive tapes with low-temperature plasma ionization mass spectrometry: A solvent-free approach for determining cocaine and methamphetamine in saliva samples
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02488A, PaperCarlos Calero-Cañuelo, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cárdenas
The direct combination of sample preparation and mass spectrometry (MS) arose as an alternative to classical chromatographic methods, reducing solvent consumption while increasing the analysis throughput. In this combination, selectivity...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02488A, PaperCarlos Calero-Cañuelo, Rafael Lucena, Soledad Cárdenas
The direct combination of sample preparation and mass spectrometry (MS) arose as an alternative to classical chromatographic methods, reducing solvent consumption while increasing the analysis throughput. In this combination, selectivity...
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Advances in biomass-based molecularly imprinted polymers: From sustainable design to diverse applications
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01018G, Tutorial ReviewLina Fu, Xinlin Zhang, Xuanting Zhao, Litao Wang, Yujie Fu
Biomass-based molecularly imprinted polymers (bio-based MIPs) are well used in more fields because of their environmentally friendly properties, low costs, and abundant active functional groups. This work comprehensively reviewed the...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01018G, Tutorial ReviewLina Fu, Xinlin Zhang, Xuanting Zhao, Litao Wang, Yujie Fu
Biomass-based molecularly imprinted polymers (bio-based MIPs) are well used in more fields because of their environmentally friendly properties, low costs, and abundant active functional groups. This work comprehensively reviewed the...
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Recent advancements in chemical recycling and biodegradation of post-consumer polystyrene waste
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02162F, Critical ReviewHongbo Lei, Zigao Wang, Songjun Li, Maiyong Zhu
The difficulties of recycling and degrading polystyrene waste result in its end-of-life cycle posing significant threats to humans, organisms, and the environment. To fully achieve environmental protection and green sustainable...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02162F, Critical ReviewHongbo Lei, Zigao Wang, Songjun Li, Maiyong Zhu
The difficulties of recycling and degrading polystyrene waste result in its end-of-life cycle posing significant threats to humans, organisms, and the environment. To fully achieve environmental protection and green sustainable...
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Sustainable biodiesel synthesis via non-catalytic transesterification of biomass waste-derived oil and ethanol
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02712H, PaperJee Young Kim, Dohee Kwon, Jun Ho Yim, Youngju Kim, Young Jae Jeon, Eilhann E. Kwon
Ethanol (EtOH)-based biodiesel, known as fatty acid ethyl ester (FAEE), offers better fuel properties than methanol-based biodiesel.
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Caffeine-catalyzed synthesis of photopolymers for digital light processing
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00177C, Paper


A caffeine-catalyzed reaction synthesizes an elastic, degradable, and sustainable thiol–norbornene photopolymer for digital light processing.
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MOF-derived Bi@NC electrocatalysts with heteroatomic engineering for high-efficiency CO2-to-formate conversion
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01683E, PaperJingxuan Song, Yuexian Du, Lu Liu, Kunfan Dong, Ziyu Deng, Yanghe Fu, Yijing Gao, Fumin Zhang, Fa Yang, Weidong Zhu, Maohong Fan
Electrochemical CO2 reduction offers a sustainable pathway to convert CO2 into value-added chemicals and fuels, addressing critical challenges of energy sustainability and environmental remediation associated with greenhouse gas emissions. However,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01683E, PaperJingxuan Song, Yuexian Du, Lu Liu, Kunfan Dong, Ziyu Deng, Yanghe Fu, Yijing Gao, Fumin Zhang, Fa Yang, Weidong Zhu, Maohong Fan
Electrochemical CO2 reduction offers a sustainable pathway to convert CO2 into value-added chemicals and fuels, addressing critical challenges of energy sustainability and environmental remediation associated with greenhouse gas emissions. However,...
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Selective and efficient cleavage of Cα-Cβ bond in lignin models and native lignin through S-scheme CeO2/g-C3N4 heterojunction photocatalyst
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02601F, PaperYin Ai, Yuzhen Zhao, Xiaoqin Huang, Xutang Liu, Siqi Kuang, Haichang Ding, Yu-Ling Zeng, Hongliang Liu, Gang Liu
The selective photocatalytic breaking of Cα-Cβ bonds holds significant promise for converting lignin biomass into value-added aromatic chemicals. However, achieving high efficiency under environmentally benign conditions remains challenging due to...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02601F, PaperYin Ai, Yuzhen Zhao, Xiaoqin Huang, Xutang Liu, Siqi Kuang, Haichang Ding, Yu-Ling Zeng, Hongliang Liu, Gang Liu
The selective photocatalytic breaking of Cα-Cβ bonds holds significant promise for converting lignin biomass into value-added aromatic chemicals. However, achieving high efficiency under environmentally benign conditions remains challenging due to...
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Radical Reductive Formylation of N-heteroarenes with Formic acid under Catalyst- and Solvent-Free conditions
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01788B, PaperShaofeng Pang, Qi Wei, Junxi Liang, Liqun Jiang, Xinyun Guan, Bolin Xia, Rong Shang, Yanbin Wang, Yujing Zhang
N-formyl-heterocycles are commonly found in pharmaceuticals and bioactive drugs. However, circumventing the typical catalytic transfer hydrogenation of N-heteroarenes and formic acid for the construction of these compounds, thus avoiding potential...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01788B, PaperShaofeng Pang, Qi Wei, Junxi Liang, Liqun Jiang, Xinyun Guan, Bolin Xia, Rong Shang, Yanbin Wang, Yujing Zhang
N-formyl-heterocycles are commonly found in pharmaceuticals and bioactive drugs. However, circumventing the typical catalytic transfer hydrogenation of N-heteroarenes and formic acid for the construction of these compounds, thus avoiding potential...
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Bio-Derived Dimethyl Itaconate: A Sustainable, Low-Cost Electrolyte Additive for High-Performance Lithium Batteries
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01367D, PaperChengliang Wang, Mingming Zhou, Lintong Zhou, Le Chang, Jianjiang He, Wei Zhao, Jingjiang Sun, Qingfu Wang
The development of sustainable, cost-effective electrolyte additives is critical for advancing lithium-ion battery (LIB) technologies while addressing environmental concerns. Here, we present dimethyl itaconate (DMIC), a fully bio-based and industrially...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01367D, PaperChengliang Wang, Mingming Zhou, Lintong Zhou, Le Chang, Jianjiang He, Wei Zhao, Jingjiang Sun, Qingfu Wang
The development of sustainable, cost-effective electrolyte additives is critical for advancing lithium-ion battery (LIB) technologies while addressing environmental concerns. Here, we present dimethyl itaconate (DMIC), a fully bio-based and industrially...
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Alternating Current Enabled of para-Selective C(sp²)–H/N–H Cross-Coupling of Aniline
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01992C, Communicationzhaoliang yang, haiyan du, Yuan Zhou, Mingming Yu, jianye zhang
C-H/N-H coupling using electrochemistry and non-transition metal catalysis is a highly efficient method for atom and step economy. However, its synthesis remains a significant challenge because of issues related to...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01992C, Communicationzhaoliang yang, haiyan du, Yuan Zhou, Mingming Yu, jianye zhang
C-H/N-H coupling using electrochemistry and non-transition metal catalysis is a highly efficient method for atom and step economy. However, its synthesis remains a significant challenge because of issues related to...
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Exploring 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Hydrogenation Pathways using NHC-Stabilized Water-Soluble Nanoparticles of various Metals and Alloys
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01961C, PaperOscar Suárez Riaño, Jaime Mazarío, Gabriel Mencia, Victor Varela-Izquierdo, Nicolas Ratel-Ramond, Antonio Martín-Pinillos, Edwin A. Baquero, Luis Miguel (M.) Martínez-Prieto, Simon Tricard, Bruno Chaudret
The catalytic valorization of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a key bio-based platform molecule, is central for sustainable chemical production. In this work, we report the aqueous-phase hydrogenation of 5-HMF using a family...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01961C, PaperOscar Suárez Riaño, Jaime Mazarío, Gabriel Mencia, Victor Varela-Izquierdo, Nicolas Ratel-Ramond, Antonio Martín-Pinillos, Edwin A. Baquero, Luis Miguel (M.) Martínez-Prieto, Simon Tricard, Bruno Chaudret
The catalytic valorization of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a key bio-based platform molecule, is central for sustainable chemical production. In this work, we report the aqueous-phase hydrogenation of 5-HMF using a family...
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