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Complementary Acid Site Mechanisms in Hydrogen-Free Polyethylene Upcycling: Elucidating the Distinct Roles of Brønsted and Lewis Sites in Ce-Modified Zeolites
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01799H, PaperTaeeun Kwon, Joughyun Park, Ki Hyuk Kang, DaeSung Jung, Wangyun Won, Insoo Ro
The environmental burden of petrochemical-derived plastics, particularly polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, has spurred the search for sustainable upcycling strategies. Conventional hydrogenolysis and hydrocracking processes rely on external H2,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01799H, PaperTaeeun Kwon, Joughyun Park, Ki Hyuk Kang, DaeSung Jung, Wangyun Won, Insoo Ro
The environmental burden of petrochemical-derived plastics, particularly polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, has spurred the search for sustainable upcycling strategies. Conventional hydrogenolysis and hydrocracking processes rely on external H2,...
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Photoinduced 1,2-cis Glycosidation with Catalytic Amounts of NIS: Minimizing the Requirements for Donor Activation and Additive Dependent Anomeric Stereocontrol
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01243K, PaperJianwu Lv, Yongshun Qiu, Yuanyuan Yuanyuan Li, Tianlu Li, R. R. Schmidt, Peng Peng
Stereoselective glycosidation in a catalytic manner is one of the long-standing challenges in carbohydrate chemistry. Herein, an efficient and practical photo-induced glycosidation method is reported with O-gluco-, O-galacto- and O-xylopyranosyl...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01243K, PaperJianwu Lv, Yongshun Qiu, Yuanyuan Yuanyuan Li, Tianlu Li, R. R. Schmidt, Peng Peng
Stereoselective glycosidation in a catalytic manner is one of the long-standing challenges in carbohydrate chemistry. Herein, an efficient and practical photo-induced glycosidation method is reported with O-gluco-, O-galacto- and O-xylopyranosyl...
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Hierarchical phosphorus-enriched organic polymer supports for immobilized palladium catalysts: enabling green and efficient Buchwald-Hartwig amination
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02325D, PaperXin Liu, Xinxin Han, Jiaxi Cai, Qiaoya Wang, Le Liu, Xin-Hua Duan, Mingyou Hu
Heterogeneous palladium catalysts supported on phosphorus-rich cross-linked organic polymers provide a sustainable solution to the scarcity of Pd resources in the chemical industry. We synthesized COP-BINAP by utilizing (±)-2,2’-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1’-binaphthyl (BINAP)...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02325D, PaperXin Liu, Xinxin Han, Jiaxi Cai, Qiaoya Wang, Le Liu, Xin-Hua Duan, Mingyou Hu
Heterogeneous palladium catalysts supported on phosphorus-rich cross-linked organic polymers provide a sustainable solution to the scarcity of Pd resources in the chemical industry. We synthesized COP-BINAP by utilizing (±)-2,2’-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1’-binaphthyl (BINAP)...
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Porphyrin-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks Anchored with Cu Species for Highly Efficient Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CH4
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02085A, PaperWeiqi Cao, Dexin Yang, Bingyu Li, Yulan Mi, Kongsheng Qi, Yidan Mao, Yuhua Zhao, Hongping Li, Zhen-Hong He
The electrocatalytic carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction into methane (CH4) represents a promising strategy for sustainable carbon cycling. Nevertheless, this complex conversion, involving an eight-electron transfer process, faces significant challenges in...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02085A, PaperWeiqi Cao, Dexin Yang, Bingyu Li, Yulan Mi, Kongsheng Qi, Yidan Mao, Yuhua Zhao, Hongping Li, Zhen-Hong He
The electrocatalytic carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction into methane (CH4) represents a promising strategy for sustainable carbon cycling. Nevertheless, this complex conversion, involving an eight-electron transfer process, faces significant challenges in...
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Developing and improving enzyme-driven technologies to synthesise emerging prebiotics
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01723H, Tutorial Review
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Noelia Losada-Garcia, Milica Simović, Marija Ćorović, Ana Milivojević, Nikola Nikačević, Cesar Mateo, Dejan Bezbradica, Jose M. PalomoThis review highlights the enzymatic advances in the synthesis of emerging prebiotics, focusing on improved control, biocatalyst enhancement, and bioprocess intensification.
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Methanol production in a sustainable, mild and competitive process: Concept launch and analysis
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01307K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Phillip Nathrath, Fabian Kroll, David Karmann, Michael Geißelbrecht, Patrick Schühle
In this study, we propose a novel process route for the conversion of wet biomass into renewable methanol under unprecedentedly mild reaction conditions, that operates at pressures below 10 bar...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01307K, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Phillip Nathrath, Fabian Kroll, David Karmann, Michael Geißelbrecht, Patrick SchühleIn this study, we propose a novel process route for the conversion of wet biomass into renewable methanol under unprecedentedly mild reaction conditions, that operates at pressures below 10 bar...
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Continuous mechanochemical nitration of solid aromatics using nitric acid
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01578B, PaperArshad Hussain, Vishnu Ganthimeri, Amol A. Kulkarni
This manuscript reports continuous flow mechanochemical aromatic nitration of solid aromatic substrates using nitric acid in a vertical single-screw reactor.
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A Bifunctional Hypercrosslinked Polymer Valorised from Expired Pharmaceutical: Efficient Lewis Acid and Phase Transfer Catalyst†
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02010G, CommunicationZhenhua Xu, Tianjian Zhang, Rongxian Bai, Minghao Li, Jiang Huang, Yanlong Gu
A simple method of valorizing the reclaimed bifonazole was developed to synthesize a hypercrosslinked polymer catalyst (HCP-B), which can be used as efficinent catalyst for organic transformations thanks to its...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02010G, CommunicationZhenhua Xu, Tianjian Zhang, Rongxian Bai, Minghao Li, Jiang Huang, Yanlong Gu
A simple method of valorizing the reclaimed bifonazole was developed to synthesize a hypercrosslinked polymer catalyst (HCP-B), which can be used as efficinent catalyst for organic transformations thanks to its...
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25th Anniversary Celebration of Green Chemistry
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC90115D, EditorialMichael A. Rowan, Andrea Carolina Ojeda Porras
Reflecting on Green Chemistry's history and celebrating 25 years of the journal's founding principles and recent initiatives aimed at supporting the next generation of green research.
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Dynamic Kinetic Resolution of tert-Alcohols via Combination of Lipase/Brønsted Acid in Biphasic Reaction Medium
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06535B, PaperTakusho Kin, Satoshi Horino, Jihoon Moon, Momoka Tsuda, Harald Gröger, Shuji Akai, Kyohei Kanomata
Chemoenzymatic dynamic kinetic resolution (DKR) provides a promising green approach for synthesizing optically active alcohols and their derivatives, which serve as widely used key intermediates in the fine chemical industry....
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DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06535B, PaperTakusho Kin, Satoshi Horino, Jihoon Moon, Momoka Tsuda, Harald Gröger, Shuji Akai, Kyohei Kanomata
Chemoenzymatic dynamic kinetic resolution (DKR) provides a promising green approach for synthesizing optically active alcohols and their derivatives, which serve as widely used key intermediates in the fine chemical industry....
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Medium ion-association electrolyte enables fast and stable K-storage for ferrocene-based organic anodes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01964H, PaperJing Zheng, Qun Li, Hao Wang, Jijian Xu, Xiaokang Chu, Ran Chen, Haobo Xia, Jianying Long, Meng Lei, Mengtao Ma, Zixia Lin, Qingxue Lai
A non-fluorinated, low-toxicity and low volatility electrolyte featuring moderate ion-association, high ionic conductivity and anion-rich solvation structures was paired with a promising ferrocene-based organic anode.
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Low-temperature plasma-enabled CO2 dissociation: a critical analysis of plasma setups and conversion mechanisms toward scale-up valorization
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02037A, Critical ReviewYuxuan Xu, Yuan Gao, Liguang Dou, Dengke Xi, Chong Qi, Baowang Lu, Tao Shao
CO2 dissociation, as one of the key pathways for carbon utilization, plays a critical role in sustainable carbon emissions reduction. Low-temperature plasma (LTP) technology, with its highly reactive characteristics, can...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02037A, Critical ReviewYuxuan Xu, Yuan Gao, Liguang Dou, Dengke Xi, Chong Qi, Baowang Lu, Tao Shao
CO2 dissociation, as one of the key pathways for carbon utilization, plays a critical role in sustainable carbon emissions reduction. Low-temperature plasma (LTP) technology, with its highly reactive characteristics, can...
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Low-Energy and Green In-Situ Recycling of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Achieve Graphite Regeneration and Pre-Lithiation
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
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. Traditional methods often involve...
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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. Traditional methods often involve...
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Using a bioderived CO2-responsive polymer as an easily removed pressure sensitive adhesive
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
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. Dube, Michael F. Cunningham, Guojun Liu, Philip G. Jessop
Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are used extensively in industry for adhering labels onto substrates. These labels are expected to adhere to the desired substrate during use but be easily removed...
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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. Dube, Michael F. Cunningham, Guojun Liu, Philip G. JessopPressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are used extensively in industry for adhering labels onto substrates. These labels are expected to adhere to the desired substrate during use but be easily removed...
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The low-temperature selective oxidation of alcohols and a one-pot oxidative esterification using an IBS(III/V)/oxone catalysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01737H, Communication
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ryutaro Kondo, Muhammet Uyanik, Kazuaki IshiharaA low-temperature IBS(III/V)/oxone catalysis enables selective oxidation of alcohols and one-pot oxidative esterification under mild, metal-free, and sustainable conditions.
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Catalyst-Free Urea Synthesis via Plasma-Driven Direct Coupling of CO₂ and N₂ under Ambient Conditions
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02193F, CommunicationDingwei Gan, Jingwen Huang, Longfei Hong, Haoxuan Jiang, Xiaoran Wang, Rusen Zhou, Jing Sun, Renwu Zhou
This work demonstrates a new catalyst-free pathway of urea synthesis via direct CO2/N2 coupling in spatially separated dual plasma reactors. The design isolates reactive species generation, suppressing oxidative side reactions...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02193F, CommunicationDingwei Gan, Jingwen Huang, Longfei Hong, Haoxuan Jiang, Xiaoran Wang, Rusen Zhou, Jing Sun, Renwu Zhou
This work demonstrates a new catalyst-free pathway of urea synthesis via direct CO2/N2 coupling in spatially separated dual plasma reactors. The design isolates reactive species generation, suppressing oxidative side reactions...
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Techno-economic assessment of bio-based routes for acrylic acid production
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01769F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Yash Bansod, Mostafa Jafari, Prashant Pawanipagar, Kamran Ghasemzadeh, Vincenzo Spallina, Carmine D'Agostino
This work evaluates the techno-economic performance of biobased and conventional routes for producing acrylic acid, a key industrial chemical. Four pathways are assessed: three glycerol-based routes (via allyl alcohol, lactic...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01769F, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Yash Bansod, Mostafa Jafari, Prashant Pawanipagar, Kamran Ghasemzadeh, Vincenzo Spallina, Carmine D'AgostinoThis work evaluates the techno-economic performance of biobased and conventional routes for producing acrylic acid, a key industrial chemical. Four pathways are assessed: three glycerol-based routes (via allyl alcohol, lactic...
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An atomically dispersed Pt/γ-Mo2N(O0.3) catalyst for hydrogen production via aqueous-phase reforming of methanol
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02092A, PaperYeteng Gong, Hengyue Xu, Yongsheng Li, Yaxuan Jing, Xiaohui Liu, Yanqin Wang, Yong Guo
Aqueous-phase reforming (APR) of alcohols has emerged as a promising approach for hydrogen production. The APR of methanol (APRM) is particularly important, given its cost-effectiveness and high hydrogen yield. Hence,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02092A, PaperYeteng Gong, Hengyue Xu, Yongsheng Li, Yaxuan Jing, Xiaohui Liu, Yanqin Wang, Yong Guo
Aqueous-phase reforming (APR) of alcohols has emerged as a promising approach for hydrogen production. The APR of methanol (APRM) is particularly important, given its cost-effectiveness and high hydrogen yield. Hence,...
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Closed-loop recycling of spent Li6.5La3Zr1.5Ta0.5O12: from selective lithium recovery to high-efficiency sintering-aid preparation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02023A, PaperYufan Zheng, Kexin Wan, Yuancheng Chen, Chuang Ji, Hongxiang Kuai, Xunhui Xiong
Selective lithium extraction from spent Li6.5La3Zr1.5Ta0.5O12 and preparation of lithium residue as an efficient sintering aid.
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Boosting the sustainable recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries through mechanochemistry
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02354H, PaperShubin Wang, Shuxuan Yan, Zihao Chen, Yudie Ou, Binod Mahara, Xiangping Chen, Ying Yang, Tao Zhou
Mechanochemistry, with low energy and reagent use, minimizes secondary waste and offers a scalable, sustainable route for closed-loop recycling of complex spent LIBs, aligning with the principles of green chemistry and the circular economy.
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