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Highly efficient benzyl alcohol valorisation via the in situ synthesis of H2O2 and associated reactive oxygen species
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00680E, Paper


The selective oxidation of alcohol to the corresponding aldehydes via in situ H2O2 (and associated ROS) production offers an exciting, environmentally friendly alternative to the use of stoichiometric oxidants.
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Red analytical performance index (RAPI) and software: the missing tool for assessing methods in terms of analytical performance
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05298F, Paper


Although performing validation of an analytical method is a widely accepted standard, assessing and comparing the overall analytical potential covering all validation criteria is not straightforward.
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Unveiling dynamic surface transformations: Mo-doped Fe-based MOFs as next-generation oxygen evolution catalysts
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01263E, PaperSheraz Muhammad, Bowen Yao, Aling Zhou, Zhiyang Huang, Sumayya Khan, Fengli Wei, Zuyang Luo, Tayirjan Taylor Isimjan, Xiulin Yang
MoFe-NH2-BDC 2D-nanosheets show excellent OER activity (254 mV@20 mA cm−2) and exceptional overall water splitting. Operando studies reveal surface FeOOH reconstruction and Mo-driven AEM formation, accelerating reaction kinetics.
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Photoelectrochemical-induced heterogeneous catalytic selective dehalogenation coupling of alkyl halides with thiophenols via interfacial charge transfer
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00990A, PaperLulu Zhao, Jianjing Yang, Kelu Yan, Xingda Cheng, Zongzhao Sun, Jiangwei Wen
We present a green and energy-efficient photoelectrochemical strategy for selective dehalogenation coupling of alkyl halides with thiophenols via interfacial charge transfer, employing a recyclable PHI/In2S3 heterojunction photocatalyst.
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A facile phase transformation-mediated mechanochemical assembly strategy facilitates the scale-up synthesis of enzyme@MOF biocomposites
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01222H, PaperQing Chen, Lihong Guo, Xiaoxue Kou, Rui Gao, Ningyi Zhong, Anlian Huang, Rongwei He, Siming Huang, Fang Zhu, Guosheng Chen, Gangfeng Ouyang
This study introduces a phase transformation-mediated mechanochemical encapsulation (PTME) strategy, enabling green and rapid (1 minute) incorporation of enzymes within a 2D quasi-mesoporous MOF.
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Facile depolymerization of lignin into phenolics via self-hydrogen transfer hydrogenolysis over a skeletal CuZnAl catalyst
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06395C, PaperLi Zhao, Qun-Xing Liu, Hao Wu, Ji-Long Zhang, Ke-Ming Li, Yao Xiao, Feng-Shuo Guo, Yao-Bing Huang, Qiang Lu
Self-hydrogen transfer hydrogenolysis (STH) has emerged as an effective approach for lignin depolymerization to phenolics due to its high atomic and energy efficiency.
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Microgel-engineered temperature-responsive microcapsules at liquid interfaces for sequential biocatalytic reactions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00775E, PaperDivya Gaur, Wasia Khanam, Nidhi C. Dubey, Bijay P. Tripathi
Microgels, with their adjustable deformability and responsiveness, offer a promising alternative to prepare microcompartments via template-directed assembly onto emulsion droplets.
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Synergistic SiO2@NC core–shell nanospheres enhance catalytic hydrogenation of lignin-derived aromatic aldehydes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00857C, PaperQian Jiang, Shuguang Xu, Zuzhi Li, Xingjie Guo, Rui Zhang, Zhicheng Jiang, Bi Shi
The design of heterogeneous catalysts to enhance substrate adsorption and hydrogen spillover plays a key role in the hydrogenation of biomass-derived chemicals.
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Lignin valorization through microbial production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: recent trends, challenges and opportunities
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00370A, Critical ReviewZhe Liang, Sivasamy Sethupathy, Dang Wenqian, Hu Jinhao, Daochen Zhu
This review explores recent advances in lignin depolymerisation and its conversion into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) via microbial biotransformation. It evaluates the opportunities and challenges in enhancing sustainable PHA production from lignin.
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Order–disorder hybrid high-entropy Co–Cu-Fe–Mn–Ce oxides for photothermal CO2 hydrogenation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01073J, PaperXin-Yan Wei, Zhen-Hong He, Mei-Xia Yang, Hui Ma, Wen-Jing Shi, Kuan Wang, Hongye Zhao, Weitao Wang, Huan Wang, Zhao-Tie Liu
CoCuMnFeCeOx high-entropy oxides exhibit exceptional performance in the photothermal catalytic reduction of CO2 to CO.
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Research progress on the preparation of lignin micro/nano-particles and their biomedical applications
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00178A, Tutorial ReviewFuyuan Lu, Yan Wang, Dan Sun, Yingjuan Fu, Fengshan Zhang, Runcang Sun
Physical, chemical, and biological methods can prepare core-shell structured LMNPs. The cube in the figure symbolizes their diverse biomedical applications, with its height indicating the breadth of these applications.
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The importance of indirect hotspots when prioritizing research in green chemical synthesis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01085C, Perspective


An indirect hotspot is a process step that may cause little harm on its own but has a strong influence on a very harmful tstep (the direct hotspot) and thereby the total harm of the process.
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Correction: Chitosan-based inks for 3D printing and bioprinting
Green Chem., 2025, 27,5388-5388
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC90073E, Correction
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Mohsen Taghizadeh, Ali Taghizadeh, Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi, Payam Zarrintaj, Florian J. Stadler, Joshua D. Ramsey, Sajjad Habibzadeh, Somayeh Hosseini Rad, Ghasem Naderi, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Masoud Mozafari, Ulrich S. Schubert
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC90073E, Correction


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Engineering Yarrowia lipolytica as a green yeast cell factory for de novo biosynthesis of daidzein and puerarin
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00180C, PaperTao Qian, Wenping Wei, Jiayun Xu, Ping Zhang, Mengfan Li, Yihui Zhu, Xiaochuan Chen, Bang-Ce Ye
Isoflavones are natural polyphenolic secondary metabolites found in legumes and play crucial roles in human health.
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Fe2+/Fe3+-Mediated synergistic electrochemical leaching of spent lithium-ion batteries under low voltage: a green chemistry approach
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00852B, PaperKenan Zhong, Mengjia Kang, Zhuo Ye, Bicheng Meng, Xueyang Hou, Zhongliang Tian, Kai Yang, Qingjuan Wang, Zhao Fang
To lower the costs and environmental impact of hydrometallurgy leaching while improving safety, electrochemical leaching of spent lithium-ion battery (LIB) cathodes has gained attention.
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Biomass-derived sustainable hypergolic rocket propellants with hydrogen peroxide
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00255A, Paper


To mitigate the harmful environmental impact of chlorinated combustion products arising from traditional rocket propellants and replace highly hazardous hydrazine-based propellants, biomass-derived sustainable rocket propellants are developed.
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Design of a cage–core–chain structure catalyst for deep catalytic oxidative desulfurization with enhanced substrate enrichment
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00838G, PaperRan Liu, Chang Wang, Xiangxiang Gao, Chen Liu, Jianmin Lv, Yusheng Zhang, Xinying Liu, Ndzondelelo Bingwa, Yali Yao, Fa-tang Li
Developing composite metal–organic framework (MOF) catalysts that integrate target molecule enrichment and reactive oxygen species generation to enhance oil–water biphasic desulfurization efficiency remains challenging.
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Enhanced electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to methane via synergistic Sb and F dual-doping on copper foil under pulsed potential electrolysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00648A, PaperKuan Wan, Xue Jiang, Xin-Peng Li, Zhe Cao, Zhen-Hong He, Weitao Wang, Huan Wang, Xiaojuan Lai, Zhao-Tie Liu
A copper foil-based catalyst with abundant interfaces was constructed through electrodeposition to achieve Sb and F dual doping on the copper surface, enabling efficient CH4 production through pulsed CO2 electrolysis.
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One-pot oximation-Beckmann rearrangement under mild, aqueous micellar conditions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00958H, PaperMaryam Nabi, Kirti Sharma, Raj S. Wandre, Amol B. Gade
A sustainable and eco-friendly approach to the one−pot oximation−Beckmann rearrangement has been developed, leveraging nanomicelles to facilitate the reaction in water under mild conditions.
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Efficient continuous flow oxidation of furfural to maleic anhydride using O2 as a green oxidant
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06305H, Paper


Continuous flow operation greatly improved the oxidation of biorenewable furfural to maleic anhydride, achieving improved productivity while adhering to green chemistry principles.
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