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Electrochemical iron-catalyzed difunctionalization of olefins: efficient and sustainable access to β-heteroarylated esters
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02319J, PaperBinbin Chen, Jun Xu, Zeyi Wang, Ling Yang, Qianyuan Liu, Pengfei Zhang
This study describes an electrochemical iron-catalyzed system for olefin difunctionalization with heteroarenes and methyl carbazate, providing an efficient and sustainable route to β-heteroarylated esters.
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Photo-induced C(sp3)–H functionalization of unactivated alkanes under transition-metal- and photocatalyst-free conditions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02386F, CommunicationYonghong Liu, Wanqiang Wang, Wei Xu, Ting Pang, Ziren Chen, Qi Xu, Xin Wang, Yonghong Zhang, Ping Liu
The Giese reaction is a powerful method for C–C bond formation, but traditional approaches typically necessitate the incorporation of a leaving group on the substrate.
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Predicting lignin removal efficiency in deep eutectic solvent-based biomass fractionation: an explainable machine learning approach
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02370J, PaperZijing Zhong, Babbiker Mohammed Taher Gorish, Yue Bai, Waha Ismail Yahia Abdelmula, Wenqian Dang, Daochen Zhu
Efficient and sustainable lignin extraction is essential for advancing green biorefinery processes.
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The acetate anion promotes hydrolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) in aprotic and protic ionic liquid water mixtures
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02409A, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Maariyah Y. Suleman, Harriet Louise Judah, Panagiotis Bexis, Paul Fennell, Jason P. Hallett, Agi Brandt-Talbot
A circular plastic economy reduces raw material consumption and discourages pollution. Chemical recycling upgrades the quality of recyclate and is a complementary approach to thermomechanical recycling of plastic waste. This...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02409A, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Maariyah Y. Suleman, Harriet Louise Judah, Panagiotis Bexis, Paul Fennell, Jason P. Hallett, Agi Brandt-TalbotA circular plastic economy reduces raw material consumption and discourages pollution. Chemical recycling upgrades the quality of recyclate and is a complementary approach to thermomechanical recycling of plastic waste. This...
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Metal bioaccumulation prediction via QSPR-q-RASPR synergy and cross-species risk analysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00904A, PaperRamin Abdullayev, Kabiruddin Khan, Gopala Krishna Jillella, Varun Gopalakrishnan Nair, Sk. Abdul Amin, Joyita Roy, Mahmoud Bousily, Agnieszka Gajewicz-Skretna
This study presents novel QSPR, q-RASPR, and SbSD models designed to predict metal bioaccumulation across a wide range of species and to identify the key molecular factors influencing this process.
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Simultaneous phenol oxygenation and quinone hydrogenation with water as both the oxygen and hydrogen source
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01480H, PaperYongtao Wang, Kehan Yu, Wenjing Sun, Jia Yao, Haoran Li
Metal-free acid-catalyzed coupling of phenol oxygenation and 1,4-quinone hydrogenation is demonstrated using water as both the oxygen and hydrogen source, mediated by a bio-inspired geminal diol adduct.
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Kinetic-control difunctionalization of olefins to α-hydroxycarbonyls under catalyst-free conditions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02308D, Communication
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Hong-Yu Hou, Yuan-Yuan Cheng, Xin-Yu Zhang, Ke Zhang, Hui-Zhen Ren, Kaiyi Su, Zhiyuan Huang, Bin Chen, Chen-Ho Tung, Li-Zhu WuCatalyst-free difunctionalization of alkene is achieved under visible light irradiation to form complex α-hydroxycarbonyls.
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An Fe3S4/Ni3S2 heterostructure realizing highly efficient electrocatalysis of ethylene glycol and alkaline electrolyte to produce high value-added chemicals and hydrogen
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02244D, PaperHongwei Ren, Junming Zhang, Tianjun Hu, Yongfeng Li, Haocheng Zhao, Ergui Luo, He Xiao, Man Zhao, Jingxiao Tang, Jianfeng Jia
The coupled electrolysis system (HER||EGOR) is considered a green and promising strategy for hydrogen production.
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Deep eutectic solvents for high-efficiency recovery of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries: rational design and mechanistic insights
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02999F, PaperQian Liu, Yulin Li, Yuxin Qiu, Jin Zhang, Hongye Cheng, Zhen Song, Zhiwen Qi
Deep eutectic solvents are used as leaching solvents for achieving green and efficient recovery of valuable metals in cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries.
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Controlling edge active sites by vulcanizing a bimetallic hydroxide for boosting the oxygen evolution reaction
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02745D, PaperChengyu Fu, Min Zhang, Long Zhao, Zhao Yang, Li Shi, Yakun Tian, Yixing Luo, Qingsheng Wu, Yongqing Fu, Ming Wen
CoNi–S/CoNi(OH)2 constructed by partially vulcanizing CoNi(OH)2 provides high-density edge active sites and exhibits superior activity toward OER, attributed to effective bimetallic cooperation and rapid reconstruction into active S–CoNiOOH.
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Electrochemical ring-opening oxidation of aryl thianthrenium salts
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02103K, PaperYong Yuan, Chunyan Bai, Yuyan Tao, Ya-Nan Zhang, Xiazhen Bao, Dongsheng Ji, Liwei Wang, Xiaotian Qi, Congde Huo
An interesting electrochemical ring-opening oxidation of aryl thianthrenium salts is accomplished without the need for chemical oxidizing reagents.
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Engineered Pseudomonas putida: a versatile chassis for lignin valorization
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02312B, Critical ReviewHong-Wei Zhu, Chen Wang, Hai-Yuan Jia, Zhi-Hua Liu, Bing-Zhi Li
Engineered Pseudomonas putida facilitates lignin valorization, proposing a new paradigm for biomass conversion.
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Transforming orange by-products into high-value neuroprotective products: environmental and economic assessment of advanced green extraction methods
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02153G, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Brenda L. S. Porto, Berenice Acevedo-García, Ayla Elmi Kashtiban, Tulio Miranda Sepulveda, Miguel Herrero, Alejandro Cifuentes, Jose A. Mendiola, Elena IbáñezThis study explores the environmental and technoeconomical valorization of orange by-products for the production of neuroprotective fractions using three extraction methods: maceration, gas expanded liquid and pressurized liquid.
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Halide-ion induced reconstruction of Cu-based catalysts to form stable Cu0/Cu+ sites enabling efficient electroreduction of CO2 to C2+ products
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03114A, PaperYahui Jiang, Haichuan He, Dan Xia, Hongwei Zhang, Shirui Tan, Li Luo, Yifan Kong, Liu Deng, You-Nian Liu
In situ halide ions induce the reconstruction of Cu-based catalysts, forming stable Cu0/Cu+ sites to enable highly efficient CO2 electroreduction toward C2+ products.
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Advances in catalytic conversion of ethanol to higher alcohols as liquid fuels and aviation fuel precursors
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02486B, Tutorial ReviewRongqi Lei, Zetong Chen, Quanzhou Xu, Nan Wang, Yanlin Qin, Tiejun Wang, Xuliang Lin, Xueqin Qiu
As a renewable green energy source, the catalytic upgrading of ethanol to higher alcohols (C4+) represents a critical pathway to overcome its inherent fuel limitations.
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Single electron transfer/hydrogen atom transfer synergistic catalysis for green synthesis of benzyl thioesters
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01733E, PaperHong-Tao Gao, Pei-Lin Ou, Hao Ma, Hao Zhang, Lin-Mei Zhang, Yi-Lei Xu, Yun-Zhou Guo, De-Bo Hao, Chao-Li Chen, Dong-Sheng Li, Shang-Fu Yuan, Tao Wu
This study presents a novel synergistic photocatalytic strategy that integrates single electron transfer and hydrogen atom transfer, enabling efficient and green synthesis of benzyl thioesters from elemental sulfur, benzyl chlorides, and aldehydes.
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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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