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Direct electrochemical deoxygenation reaction of ketones using leaded bronze cathode in formic acid
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03495G, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sebastian Kissel, Marcel Nicolas Perner, Rok Narobe, Kyra Hochadel, Martin Klein, Bertram Cezanne, Philipp Schnieders, Volker Derdau, Siegfried R. WaldvogelA mild, resource efficient electrochemical deoxygenation reaction of ketones with a reusable leaded bronze cathode and recyclable electrolyte is reported. Simple workup by phase separation provides pre-requisites for potential technical applications.
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Metal-free synthesis of diverse 2-deoxy-β-N-glycosides through regio- and stereospecific aminoselenenylation of glycals
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02716K, PaperYimeng Xiong, Xiao Tan, Wenjie Yang, Shao-Fei Ni, Yuanwei Dai
An efficient and metal-free method to access structurally diverse 2-phenylseleno-β-N-glycosides and 2-deoxy-β-N-glycosides through regio- and stereospecific aminoselenenylation of glycals with commercially available N-heterocycles was disclosed.
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A visible light promoted cascade cyclization reaction via a PCET process: easy access to indolinone-fused polycycles
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03208C, CommunicationYuxuan Han, Jie Chen, Hong Zhang, Xiuling Cui
Indolinone-fused polycycles were rapidly synthesized via a PCET process under Brønsted base- and transition metal-free conditions, forming C–N and C–C bonds in one pot with atom utilization up to 98%, and produced water as the sole by-product.
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Insights into the excited state of a phenalenyl-based photocatalyst for facile divergent synthesis of sulfoxides and sulfones
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02770E, PaperVishali Pathania, Mall Akanksha, Shubhangi Majumdar, Pramit K. Chowdhury, Sudipta Raha Roy
A divergent and controllable photocatalytic technique has been developed under mild conditions by leveraging the excited-state routes of a phenalenyl-based organic photocatalyst.
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Advances in lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis and catalytic upgrading for sustainable biofuel production: process design strategies and reaction rationales
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02199E, Critical ReviewPenghui Yan, Hong Peng, Hesamoddin Rabiee, Lei Ge, Yilun Weng, Beibei Ma, Juntao Wang, Muxina Konarova, Guangyu Zhao, Eric M. Kennedy, Zhonghua Zhu, Michael Stockenhuber
Biomass is converted into drop-in fuels via pyrolysis-hydrodeoxygenation or hydropyrolysis pathways, culminating in renewable energy solutions that support carbon neutrality.
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From lithium-last technology to lithium-first technology: technical mapping and collaborative strategies for sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02804C, Critical ReviewJiefeng Xiao, Bo Niu, Pengwei Li, Weiqiang Chen, Zhenming Xu
The lithium-ion battery (LIB) industry faces a critical challenge in achieving sustainable resource circularity amid surging global demand.
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Photoelectrocatalytic heteroarene C(sp2)–H borylation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03231H, CommunicationLina Song, Jin-Liang Zhuang, Peng Xiong, Hai-Chao Xu
A photoelectrocatalytic strategy enables direct C(sp2)–H borylation of (hetero)arenes with Lewis base–borane complexes under mild, external-oxidant-free conditions.
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Switchable mechanical-force-induced selective reduction of nitroarenes via piezoelectric perovskite materials
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02613J, PaperMinxia Liu, Huiying Chen, Fiona Jiani Zhang, Mingxiang Zhu
A perovskite mechanocatalytic strategy enables switchable nitroarene reduction to anilines or azoxybenzenes under mild conditions, achieving unprecedented selectivity via intermediate regulation without complex catalysts or harsh conditions.
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Self-initiated radical leaching for green recovery of precious metals
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02561C, PaperChenchen Zhu, Anting Ding, Chuanyin Liu, Ming Li, Chengliang Xiao
A green, low-cost strategy using AlCl3 solution enables efficient recovery of Pd and Pt from spent catalysts via a self-initiated radical leaching process.
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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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A CNT-connection strategy of coupling ZnS and a CoFe alloy in ORR/OER catalysts of rechargeable zinc–air batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02131F, PaperJiankun Li, Shuhe Kang, Huize Zhang, Jincai Yang, Pengfei Wan, Zheng Li, Shang Wu, Yuzhi Sun, Quanlu Yang
FeCo-S/Z8-NC integrates CNTs, ZnS, a CoFe alloy and sp3 defect carbon with CNTs, forming a protective armor while enabling fast electron transport. The FeCo-S/Z8-NC-based zinc–air battery exhibits an open circuit potential of 1.56 V.
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Catalytic reductive conversion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste into fuels, valuable chemicals and degradable polymers
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03083H, Tutorial ReviewJingyu Liu, Shuyan Yi, Jingwen Cheng, Sibao Liu
This review presents recent advancements in the catalytic reductive recycling and upcycling of PET into fuels, valuable chemicals and degradable polymers.
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Electrocatalytic hydrodeoxygenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dimethylfuran over POx modified Cu electrocatalysts: the promoting role of POx
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02693H, PaperYiwei Zhao, Chao Zhang, Zuhang Jin, Cheng Tao, Tingting Xiao
Conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) by electrocatalysis is significant but challenging.
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Recycling of anhydride-cured epoxy resin-based carbon fiber-reinforced composites via a β-phenethyl alcohol/TBD catalytic system
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02625C, PaperRenlong Min, Chenyu Zhang, Haijuan Kong, Shuo Liu, Ziyao Peng
A sustainable β-phenethyl alcohol/TBD system enables rapid, high-quality recycling of carbon fibers from anhydride-cured epoxy composites, with clear identification of degradation products.
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Electrocatalytic oxidation of biomass-derived chemicals using non-precious metal catalysts: design strategies, performance characteristics and perspectives
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00719D, Critical ReviewHaoyun Wang, Xiaoyun Li, Chuanling Si
This review systematically summarizes the advancements in non-precious metal catalysts for biomass electrocatalytic oxidation focusing on reaction mechanisms and performance improvements in furfural, HMF, glycerol and glucose oxidation.
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Integration of metabolic and bioprocess engineering for the production of β-ketoadipic acid from glucose and xylose by Pseudomonas putida
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01813G, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Gabriel M. Rubinstein, Sekgetho C. Mokwatlo, Louis Chirban, Ariel R. Lepard, Morgan A. Ingraham, Kelsey J. Ramirez, Hoon Choi, Patrick O. Saboe, Davinia Salvachúa, Christopher W. Johnson, Gregg T. Beckhamβ-Ketoadipic acid, an intermediate in aerobic microbial aromatic catabolism suitable as a monomer in performance-advantaged biopolymers, was produced at a high titer, rate, and yield from glucose and xylose in P. putida with in situ product recovery.
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Sustainable synthesis of nitrogen-containing chemicals from biomass-derived carbonyls: catalytic strategies and mechanistic perspectives in multicomponent systems
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02853A, Critical Review
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Zhisen He, Shanjian Liu, Fernando Cardenas-Lizana, Dongmei Bi, Aimaro SannaThermochemical catalytic conversion of biomass-derived compounds to high-value nitrogen-containing chemicals via reactive carbonyl intermediates, multifunctional catalysts, and pathway-selective strategies under multicomponent system conditions.
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Cesium chemistry enables microporous carbon nanofibers with biomimetic ion transport channels for zinc-ion capacitors
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02376A, PaperZhenye Yin, Xuan Luo, Qian Zhang, Guangjie Yang, Chunmei Zhang, Zhenlu Liu, Xue Li, Jian Song, Haoqi Yang, Shuijian He
This work presents a sustainable “cesium chemistry” strategy to directly convert cellulose acetate into microporous carbon nanofibers with biomimetic ion channels, enabling efficient Zn2+ storage and high-performance zinc-ion capacitors.
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Ecotoxicity of binary mixtures of cholinium-based ionic liquids and salts to microalgae
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02838H, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Fátima Jesus, Joana L. Pereira, Sónia P. M. Ventura, João A. P. Coutinho, Fernando J. M. Gonçalves, Ana M. M. GonçalvesMixtures of cholinium-based ILs and salts may pose lower environmental hazards than anticipated from the toxicities of their individual components.
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Dynamic tailoring of the gradient porosity of biomass-derived porous carbons for highly effective CO2 capture
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03217B, PaperWeiwei Shi, Yanzhen Guo, Qixin Lu, Haitao Li, Yachao Liang, Faxue Ma, Baocheng Yang, Binbin Chang
Carbon capture has emerged as an efficient technology for mitigating the escalating atmospheric CO2 levels.
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