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Enhancing vitamin B5 biosynthesis by multimodule optimization and protein engineering
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02458G, PaperBo Zhang, Yunying Xiao, Yi Zhu, Chaoze Liu, Lidan Zhu, Junping Zhou, Xue Cai, Guoping Qian, Zhiqiang Liu, Yuguo Zheng
A multi-module strategy was adopted to construct the de novo synthesis pathway of VB5 with Escherichia coli as the chassis cells.
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Catalytic Coproduction of Renewable Lubricant Base Oils and Diesel Fuels from Bio-Lipid and Aromatics via Alkylation and Hydrodeoxygenation
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03991F, PaperBinbin Zhou, Nan Wang, Yixin Fan, Yuanyang Lin, Sibao Liu, Guozhu Liu
The production of alkane-based lubricants and diesel fuels from bio-lipid resources represents a promising and sustainable pathway toward achieving carbon neutrality. In this study, we propose a novel catalytic strategy...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03991F, PaperBinbin Zhou, Nan Wang, Yixin Fan, Yuanyang Lin, Sibao Liu, Guozhu Liu
The production of alkane-based lubricants and diesel fuels from bio-lipid resources represents a promising and sustainable pathway toward achieving carbon neutrality. In this study, we propose a novel catalytic strategy...
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Sulfur-Doped Bimetallic Phosphides with Regulated Intermediates Adsorption for Efficient Polyethylene Terephthalate Upgrading
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03484A, PaperXiaofen Huang, Zhiyong Ye, Kaige Yu, Xingchen Zhou, Xianglong Hu, Yixuan Jin, Xueliang Jiang, Huan Yang
Upgrading ethylene glycol (EG) derived from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste into valuable formic acid (FA) and H2 offers a promising solution for plastic pollution. However, EG high-selectivity oxidation to form...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03484A, PaperXiaofen Huang, Zhiyong Ye, Kaige Yu, Xingchen Zhou, Xianglong Hu, Yixuan Jin, Xueliang Jiang, Huan Yang
Upgrading ethylene glycol (EG) derived from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste into valuable formic acid (FA) and H2 offers a promising solution for plastic pollution. However, EG high-selectivity oxidation to form...
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Electroreductive hydrodimerization of allylbenzenes and vinylarenes enables the diversified synthesis of 1,4-diarylbutanes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02979A, PaperWei Zhang, Shilu Zhang, Wan-Jian Fan, Shu Chen, Mei Xiong, Lei Chen
We developed a novel electrochemical reductive coupling of allylbenzenes and vinylarenes, enabling the modular synthesis of 1,4-diarylbutanes with precise C1–C4 modification under mild conditions.
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Catalyst-free one-step oxidation of benzene to phenol using nanobubbles
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02605A, PaperRui Yin, Qihang Zhang, Weiqing Yang, Xinlan Hou, Mingyi Xie, Yuxi Tian
One-step conversion from benzene to phenol without catalyst was achieved under ambient conditions by nanobubble chemistry using a light-assisted ultrasonic method. The conversion rate can be as high as 34.5% with a selectivity of 96.6%.
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The formation mechanism and properties of carbon quantum dots prepared from guaiacyl/syringyl lignin and catechyl lignin
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03644E, PaperXingmei Tang, Wenhua Gao, Sheng Duan, Jing Li, Jinsong Zeng, Jinpeng Li, Daxian Cao, Bin Wang, Jun Xu, Kefu Chen
The mapping relationship between the properties of L-CQDs and the lignin structure was elucidated, complementing the understanding of the formation of L-CQDs.
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Catalyst- and Solvent-Free Depolymerization of Poly(bisphenol A Carbonate): Aminolysis
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03046C, PaperHyo Won Lee, Ji Yeong Lee, Lars Borchardt, Jeung Gon Kim
This study presents a sustainable strategy for the chemical recycling of bisphenol A polycarbonate (BPA-PC) via amine-induced depolymerization under solvent and catalyst-free conditions. Comparative investigations of thermal and mechanochemical protocols...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03046C, PaperHyo Won Lee, Ji Yeong Lee, Lars Borchardt, Jeung Gon Kim
This study presents a sustainable strategy for the chemical recycling of bisphenol A polycarbonate (BPA-PC) via amine-induced depolymerization under solvent and catalyst-free conditions. Comparative investigations of thermal and mechanochemical protocols...
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“Gradient armor” design of the Si–C anode using biomass-derived porous carbon for high-stability pouch cells
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03638K, PaperLei Ma, Zhi Chen, Qiming Wang, Ying Lin, Lichun Zhou, Xiongbang Wei, Linnan Bi, Sizhe Wang, Jiaxuan Liao
In situ CVD growth of nano-silicon in biomass-derived porous carbon to achieve a highly stable silicon–carbon anode.
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High-performance neutral Zn–air batteries: revolutionizing energy storage with concurrent hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02857D, PaperYunlong Liu, Cairong Gong, Ruguang Wang, Jiaxin Guo, Jisi Li, Quanlu Wang, Zheng Lv, Tao Ling
An epoxy-modified Co–N–C catalyst drives efficient H2O2 production in a neutral Zn–air battery, enabling self-powered wastewater treatment and disinfection.
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Integration of B-doped Co nanoclusters within Cu metal–organic frameworks for highly efficient electrocatalytic nitrate reduction
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03112E, PaperRan Li, Hui Li, Yuxin Liu, Jing Luo, Qi Sui, Keke Wang, Jiarui Xia, Yi Jiang
CoB@Cu-HHTP achieves 99% FE in the e-NO3−RR with a high NH3 rate. Co activates NO3−, and B aids in *NO to *NOH conversion.
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From qualitative analysis to quantitative insights: a systematic review of early phase sustainability assessments of chemical processes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02565F, Critical Review
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Katharina Waniek, C. Oliver Kappe, Rupert J. BaumgartnerSystematic literature review on early-phase sustainability assessments of chemical processes using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques.
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Breaking the C–C coupling barrier in pressurized CO2RR: local alkalinity control against buffering of CO2 species at industrial current densities
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02334C, PaperShilei Zhang, Hang Wang, Yang Wang, Min Zhang, Weimin Wang, Liang Zhang, Jun Li, Xun Zhu, Qian Fu, Qiang Liao
This study presents a pressurized liquid-phase electrolyzer and electrolyte engineering strategy to enable high-rate conversion of CO2 to value-added C2 chemicals under industrial conditions.
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Electrochemical intermolecular trifluoromethylimination of alkenes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02920A, CommunicationMeiqun Lu, Kailun Chen, Hu Cai
A novel electrochemical trifluoromethylimination of olefinsemploys Langlois reagent (CF3SO2Na) and diaryl ketimines to provide primary amines after hydrolysis, overcoming stability issues in direct electrochemical amine synthesis.
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Molecular recognition interfaces driving homogeneous zinc deposition for superior Zn metal anodes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02826D, PaperFusheng Luo, Xin Qi, Qing Wu, Jinlong Zhang, Song Yang, Xiude Liu, Zeyu Yan, Jun Huang
RNA and DNA as eco-friendly electrolyte additives form stable nucleic acid recognition interfaces, protecting Zn anodes and promoting uniform interfacial reactions for high-performance ZIBs.
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An in situ phosphorization constructed VP2@VS2 nanoflower heterostructure with a modulated d-band center of V for efficient polysulfide adsorption and conversion in lithium–sulfur batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03028E, PaperZhidong Ye, Yaxiong He, Huasheng Gao, Heming Hu, Tao Chen, Qi Jiang
Li-S: low cost, high energy (≈2600 Wh kg−1), abundant S. VP2@VS2 enables triple synergy: LiPSs adsorption, d-band optimization, Li2S barrier reduction. 88% retention after 1000 cycles@2C, suppresses shuttle, enables renewable storage.
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A bioinspired heterogeneous catalyst for green and targeted transesterification of ethanol and dimethyl carbonate to ethyl methyl carbonate with high endurance
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03241E, PaperRongkai Cui, Fengyue Yin, Wangquan Gong, Ningjing Yan, Siyao Li, Changshen Ye, Ting Qiu, Jie Chen
Developing an efficient and sustainable method for producing ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC), a key electrolyte component in lithium-ion batteries, is essential to meet the growing industrial demand and comply with green chemistry principles.
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Green epoxidation of unactivated alkenes via the catalytic activation of hydrogen peroxide by 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02537K, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Efthymios T. Poursaitidis, Christiana Mantzourani, Ierasia Triandafillidi, Maroula G. Kokotou, Christoforos G. KokotosAn organocatalytic protocol that utilizes 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde as an activator of H2O2 for the epoxidation of unactivated olefins is described. An unprecedented Payne/Dakin tandem mechanistic scenario is presented, supported by DI-HRMS experiments.
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Hydrogen peroxide pre-oxidation breaks down the recalcitrance of poplar biomass during acid/pentanol biphasic fractionation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03429A, PaperHong Liao, Yimeng Wang, Huayou Chen, Fubao Sun, Junhua Zhang
Structure-guided preprocessing drives efficient and selective phase migration of lignin and hemicellulose in biphasic systems.
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A PASE synthesis of tetrazoloquinolines and its applications in the syntheses of bioactive compounds
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00908A, CommunicationXiaofeng Zhang, Sashirekha Nallapati, Shea Johnson, Xian Chen, Jongwon Lim
Tetrazoloquinolines, formed by the fusion of quinoline and tetrazole moieties, can engage multiple biological targets, often resulting in improved potency and selectivity.
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Advances and future perspectives of composite strategies in vanadium-/manganese-based cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01694K, Tutorial ReviewTao Song, Weifeng Fan, Yu Hu, Heng Zhang, Youcun Bai
This review summarizes the recent research progress in vanadium/manganese-based composite materials, focusing on green synthesis strategies employing the composite support materials CNTs, GO, MOF-derived carbon, MXenes and other hybrid carriers.
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