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A green route to nitrate-selective nitrogen fixation: catalyst-free hybrid discharge integrating plasma–liquid energy coupling
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03673A, PaperZi-Kai Zhou, Zhi Zheng, Shu-Qi Li, Yu-Zheng Wang, Jian-Ping Liang, Zhao-Lun Cui, Xiao-Qiong Wen, De-Zheng Yang
Nitrate synthesis pathways were explored using needle-water coupled bubble hybrid discharges, clarifying the synthetic contributions of the two discharge forms and providing insight into optimizing sustainable nitrogen fixation by plasma.
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Evaluating lithium recovery using electrochemical membrane separation: cost analysis and design strategies
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03414K, PaperSobhan Neyrizi, Keimpe Nevenzeel, Dirk J. Groenendijk, Ben in ‘t Veen, Jack Ledingham, Paul J. Corbett
Dimensional tuning of cell pair thickness, width/length ratio, and spacer size enables optimization of electrochemical lithium recovery, based on membrane cost and lithium composition.
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Inhibition of cyclic oligomer formation via rare earth coordination and long-chain amine end capping during PA6 synthesis process
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03310A, PaperJunting Gao, Feng Gao, Ke Liu, Wenxing Chen, Wangyang Lu
Long-chain ammonia end capping and rare earth coordination effectively inhibits the formation of cyclic oligomers during the polymerization of PA6, and combines with deep devolatilization to achieve more energy-efficient production of PA6.
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Biomimicry of CO2 transfer through a biotin-mediated ATP-free pathway
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02628H, PaperAbdussalam K. Qaroush, Feda'a M. Al-Qaisi, Ala'a F. Eftaiha, Rana T. Abu-Saileek, Khaleel I. Assaf, Alex MacDonald, Philip G. Jessop
The Mukaiyama-carbonic acid (MCA) adduct enables CO2 transfer to sodium pyruvate under mild conditions, offering a promising in vitro route for biotin carboxylation.
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Sustainable upcycling of polyethylene waste to compatibilizers and valuable chemicals
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02799C, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Darien K. Nguyen, Zoé O. G. Schyns, LaShanda T. J. Korley, Dionisios G. VlachosCatalyst-free, bulk oxidation of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) can be achieved with non-thermal atmospheric plasma via a viscosity modifier approach, enabling compatibilization in mixed polymer blends.
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Incorporation of lignin into adhesives: a review
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02998H, Critical Review
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Juan Paez, Pedram FatehiThis review discusses the recent advancements and challenges associated with the use of lignin in adhesive fabrication.
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SolECOs: a data-driven platform for sustainable and comprehensive solvent selection in pharmaceutical manufacturing
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04176G, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yiming Ma, Shang Gao, Neel Mehta, Qinqing Fu, Wei Li, Brahim BenyahiaSolECOs combines machine learning and sustainability metrics to enable data-driven solvent selection. Validated with four APIs, it delivers robust solubility prediction, sustainability ranking, and crystallization design support.
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One-pot depolymerization–repolymerization of PET waste into sustainable photocurable liquid copolyesters for high-performance additive manufacturing
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02696B, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Rosario Carmenini, Alberto Sanz de León, Tiziana Benelli, Loris Giorgini, Mauro Comes Franchini, Sergio I. Molina, Mirko MaturiSolvent-free one-pot PET upcycling yields photocurable copolyesters with record mechanical performance and 83% sustainable content for vat photopolymerization.
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Acidic CO2 electroreduction to formic acid at low overpotentials over Cu modified with a dual site polymer
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03348A, PaperYajuan Wang, Zijun Zhang, Chunjun Chen, Yingxuan Liu, Yichi Zhang, Mingjie Cheng, Xia Bai, Shuaiqiang Jia, Mingyuan He, Haihong Wu, Buxing Han
The FE of HCOOH was enhanced over commercial Cu by the modification with a dual site polymer under acidic conditions. The quaternary ammonium cation promoted CO2 reduction at low potentials, the tertiary amine stabilized the key intermediate *OCHO.
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De novo biosynthesis of zeaxanthin and 3-hydroxy-β-ionone by engineered Yarrowia lipolytica
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01415H, PaperXin-Liang Chen, Lei Wang, Ying-Ying Wu, Laijiayun Jin, Xin Feng, Yu-Yue Ma, Hao Liu, Qiang Hua, Ze-Jian Wang, Liu-Jing Wei
Zeaxanthin and its derivatives have an increasing market demand owing to their strong antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Natural product driven redox-recovery of lithium cobalt oxide cathodes under mild conditions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03826J, PaperChang-Lian Xu, Xinlei Ji, Honghao Zhang, Xiaoxun Xu, Lilin Wang, Guiyin Wang, Guochun Lv, Xin Qi, Junzhuo Cai, Shirong Zhang, Zhanbiao Yang, Zhang Cheng, Lin Kong, Yaoyuan Zhang
A sustainable closed-loop process is proposed for efficient and selective metal recovery under mild conditions; utilizing the natural amino acid cysteine as a leaching agent, and using the natural oxalic acid as a selective recovery reagent of Co.
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Additively manufactured electrochemical platforms from reclaimed ground tire rubber for environmental monitoring
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02259B, PaperGilvana P. Siqueira, Agata Rodak, Raquel G. Rocha, Tomasz Swebocki, Mateusz Cieślik, Eduardo M. Richter, Krzysztof Formela, Jacek Ryl, Rodrigo A. A. Muñoz
Reclaimed ground tire rubber enables the additive manufacturing of sensors for carbendazim sensing in water.
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Machine learning-guided engineering of chalcone synthase enables high-selectivity phloretin biosynthesis in yeast
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03435C, PaperMei Li, Canyu Zhang, Hui Liang, Boyang Wu, Wenxi Yu, Guangjian Li, Yufei Cao, Wen-Yong Lou
Machine learning-guided engineering of chalcone synthase effectively overcomes substrate promiscuity, enabling highly selective biosynthesis of phloretin in yeast, and provides a framework for the microbial production of high-value natural products.
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Recent Advancements in Microbial Carbon Dioxide Fixation: Metabolic Engineering Strategies
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03349G, Tutorial ReviewZeeshan Mustafa, Naeem Auroona, Arslan Sarwar, Eun Yeol Lee
Global warming driven by rising CO2 emissions has spurred intense interest in biological carbon fixation as a sustainable alternative to physicochemical approaches. This review explores natural, engineering, and synthetic CO2...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03349G, Tutorial ReviewZeeshan Mustafa, Naeem Auroona, Arslan Sarwar, Eun Yeol Lee
Global warming driven by rising CO2 emissions has spurred intense interest in biological carbon fixation as a sustainable alternative to physicochemical approaches. This review explores natural, engineering, and synthetic CO2...
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Mechanochemical ball milling as an emerging tool in chemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03507D, Critical Review
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Anamarija Briš, Davor Margetić, Vjekoslav ŠtrukilA comprehensive review of mechanochemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers by ball milling is critically assessed, highlighting its efficiency and potential for the depolymerization or degradation of waste plastics.
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Correction: Hydrothermal liquefaction vs. fast/flash pyrolysis for biomass-to-biofuel conversion: new insights and comparative review of liquid biofuel yield, composition, and properties
Green Chem., 2025, 27,12483-12486
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC90176F, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Farid Alizad Oghyanous, Cigdem Eskicioglu
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC90176F, Correction
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Sustainable silica microcapsules
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03298A, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.O. Norvilaite, C. Lindsay, M. J. Rymaruk, P. Taylor, S. P. ArmesSustainable micron-sized silica microcapsules for potential agrochemical applications are prepared under mild conditions at relatively high solids using a wholly aqueous formulation involving cheap, commercially available reagents.
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Plastic photoreforming: catalytic production of hydrogen and valuable chemicals
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02621K, Tutorial ReviewHeng Li, Yeqiong Huang, Yueyang Zhang, Haiyan Li, Chengcheng Shen, Dong Xia, Yanmei Zheng
This review summarizes advances in plastic photoreforming for hydrogen production, aiming to promote the development of sustainable and efficient technologies for plastic waste degradation and green energy recovery.
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Unlocking the potential of plastic recycling processes with the integration of membrane technology: a focus on PET valorisation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03012A, Perspective
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Hamidreza Mahdavi, Laila Halim, Selina Giles, Xiaoheng Jin, Leonie van 't Hag, Zongli Xie, Matthew R. Hill, Benny D. FreemanPlastics have transformed society but generate waste; integrating membrane technologies into recycling supports pretreatment, impurity separation, valuable-component purification, and waste treatment for higher-quality, lower-energy circularity.
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Evaluation of Ni/TiO2 catalysts in the semi-hydrogenation of alkynols under mild conditions in water
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03626G, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ajay Tomer, Laurent Djakovitch, Noémie PerretSelective hydrogenation of 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol to 2-methyl-3-butene-2-ol in water at room temperature with titania-supported Ni catalysts.
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