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Renewable Aromatic Production from Waste: Exploring Pathways, Source Materials, and Catalysts
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05683C, Tutorial ReviewRipsa Rani Nayak, Navneet Kumar Gupta
The growing demand for aromatic compounds, essential in industries like pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials manufacturing, coupled with rising environmental concerns, has driven significant research toward renewable production pathways. Traditionally, aromatic...
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DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05683C, Tutorial ReviewRipsa Rani Nayak, Navneet Kumar Gupta
The growing demand for aromatic compounds, essential in industries like pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials manufacturing, coupled with rising environmental concerns, has driven significant research toward renewable production pathways. Traditionally, aromatic...
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Conversion of biomass-derived monosaccharides to 2-methylfuran in supercritical acetone
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01910A, PaperQiufu Zeng, Chenyu Ge, Qianxin Sun, Xi Li, Changwei Hu
2-Methylfuran (2-MF) is an important organic intermediate with a wide range of applications in pharmaceutical, pesticide and fine chemical industries. The existing industrial route to 2-MF relies on the energy-intensive,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01910A, PaperQiufu Zeng, Chenyu Ge, Qianxin Sun, Xi Li, Changwei Hu
2-Methylfuran (2-MF) is an important organic intermediate with a wide range of applications in pharmaceutical, pesticide and fine chemical industries. The existing industrial route to 2-MF relies on the energy-intensive,...
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Electrochemically Driven Tandem Addition–Cyclization: Synthesis of Thiadiazinanes and Thiophosphonates
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01831E, PaperHonghao Zhou, Zhang Yike, Liting Ma, Xiangyang Liu, Chun Zhang, Feifei Tong, Dandan Hu, Jun-Qi Zhang, Jianguo Yang
We herein report a robust electrochemical one-pot two-step strategy for the efficient synthesis of valuable 1,2,5-thiadiazinane and thiophosphonate derivatives. The methodology employs electricity as a clean oxidant and catalytic tetrabutylammonium...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01831E, PaperHonghao Zhou, Zhang Yike, Liting Ma, Xiangyang Liu, Chun Zhang, Feifei Tong, Dandan Hu, Jun-Qi Zhang, Jianguo Yang
We herein report a robust electrochemical one-pot two-step strategy for the efficient synthesis of valuable 1,2,5-thiadiazinane and thiophosphonate derivatives. The methodology employs electricity as a clean oxidant and catalytic tetrabutylammonium...
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Anaerobic Digestion-derived Digestate Valorization: Green Chemistry Innovations for Resource Recovery and Reutilization
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01053E, Tutorial ReviewSamuel Jacob, Debajyoti Kundu, Anjani Devi Chintagunta, Sampath K Nunne, Palas Samanta, Chandan Mahata, Sukhendu Dey, RG Shibirathna, Arun Barathi, Sunil Kumar, Zhiwu Drew Wang, Gaurav Goel
Anaerobic digestion (AD) plays a crucial role in sustainable waste management, converting biowaste into biogas while generating digestate as a nutrient-rich by-product. This review explores innovative digestate valorization strategies through...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01053E, Tutorial ReviewSamuel Jacob, Debajyoti Kundu, Anjani Devi Chintagunta, Sampath K Nunne, Palas Samanta, Chandan Mahata, Sukhendu Dey, RG Shibirathna, Arun Barathi, Sunil Kumar, Zhiwu Drew Wang, Gaurav Goel
Anaerobic digestion (AD) plays a crucial role in sustainable waste management, converting biowaste into biogas while generating digestate as a nutrient-rich by-product. This review explores innovative digestate valorization strategies through...
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Enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction and biomass oxidation over Ce-doped NiPx via optimization of electronic modulation
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01605C, PaperShuhan Liu, Yifei Ye, Lele Gao, Zhen Yan, Haokun Pan, Zhaokun Wang, Guangrui Zhang, Xiubing Huang
Electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMFOR) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) via highly efficient electrocatalysts is a current research hotspot. In this work, nickel form supported Ce doped transition metal phosphide (i.e.,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01605C, PaperShuhan Liu, Yifei Ye, Lele Gao, Zhen Yan, Haokun Pan, Zhaokun Wang, Guangrui Zhang, Xiubing Huang
Electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMFOR) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) via highly efficient electrocatalysts is a current research hotspot. In this work, nickel form supported Ce doped transition metal phosphide (i.e.,...
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Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Depolymerization of Post-Consumer PET to Terephthalic Acid via Cerium Catalysis with Batch-to-Flow Scalability
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01218J, CommunicationYujian Pang, Xiqun Wu, Zhijie Li, Jie Sun, Zhenjiang Li, Jiang-Kai Qiu, Jian Wang, Canliang Ma, Kai Guo
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), as one of the five major engineering plastics with an annual production exceeding 80 million metric tons, has created escalating environmental challenges. Currently, approximately 79% of discarded...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01218J, CommunicationYujian Pang, Xiqun Wu, Zhijie Li, Jie Sun, Zhenjiang Li, Jiang-Kai Qiu, Jian Wang, Canliang Ma, Kai Guo
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), as one of the five major engineering plastics with an annual production exceeding 80 million metric tons, has created escalating environmental challenges. Currently, approximately 79% of discarded...
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Selective Oxidation of Glucose-Galactose Syrup to Gluconic and Galactonic Acid
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01381J, Communication
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Joseph Install, Anže Zupanc, Seonyeong Kim, Wenjia Wang, Marianna L Kemell, George W. Huber, Timo Repo
The global food industry, inclusive of dairy, is searching for sustainable upgrading of the large volumes of inedible waste they produce. Presented here is the selective oxidation of Greek yoghurt...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01381J, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Joseph Install, Anže Zupanc, Seonyeong Kim, Wenjia Wang, Marianna L Kemell, George W. Huber, Timo RepoThe global food industry, inclusive of dairy, is searching for sustainable upgrading of the large volumes of inedible waste they produce. Presented here is the selective oxidation of Greek yoghurt...
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Switchable α-Alkenylation and α‑Alkylation of Nitriles via a Coupling of Multiple Electrochemical Methods
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01206F, CommunicationKai Li, Tong Li, Yupu Zhang, Hao Yang, Qi Sun, Zhiyong Wang
The switchable α-alkenylation and α-alkylation of nitriles was developed via a strategic coupling of multiple electrochemical redox methods. The reaction can be carried out in an undivided cell under catalyst-free...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01206F, CommunicationKai Li, Tong Li, Yupu Zhang, Hao Yang, Qi Sun, Zhiyong Wang
The switchable α-alkenylation and α-alkylation of nitriles was developed via a strategic coupling of multiple electrochemical redox methods. The reaction can be carried out in an undivided cell under catalyst-free...
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Machine learning-guided optimization for ionic liquid-based polyethylene terephthalate waste recycling
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01998B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ji Gao, Wenbo Peng, Andres Galindo, Ethan Slaton, Jose Perez Martinez, Guanghui Lan, Zhaohui Tong
Ionic liquid (IL)-catalyzed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) glycolysis has emerged as a promising method for recycling valuable monomers for high-quality polymer production. However, traditional approaches rely heavily on trial-and-error and time-consuming...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01998B, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ji Gao, Wenbo Peng, Andres Galindo, Ethan Slaton, Jose Perez Martinez, Guanghui Lan, Zhaohui TongIonic liquid (IL)-catalyzed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) glycolysis has emerged as a promising method for recycling valuable monomers for high-quality polymer production. However, traditional approaches rely heavily on trial-and-error and time-consuming...
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Fluorine-free Polysiloxane-based Single-Ion Conducting Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium-Metal Batteries
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00252D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Leo Gräber, Vittorio MARANGON, Manish Kumar, Marcel Weil, Dominic Bresser
Herein, the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of a new, completely fluorine-free single-ion conducting polymer electrolyte (SIPE) for lithium-metal batteries is reported. For this new SIPE, lithium(4-styrenesulfonyl)(dicyanomethide) has been grafted onto...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00252D, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Leo Gräber, Vittorio MARANGON, Manish Kumar, Marcel Weil, Dominic BresserHerein, the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of a new, completely fluorine-free single-ion conducting polymer electrolyte (SIPE) for lithium-metal batteries is reported. For this new SIPE, lithium(4-styrenesulfonyl)(dicyanomethide) has been grafted onto...
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Green Synthesis of Building Blocks, Drug Candidates and Fine Chemicals by Barochemistry: Application of High Pressure in Organic Synthesis
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01075F, Tutorial Review Open Access 
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Guoshu Xie, Valerie Wright, Alexander Lazarev, Gary Smejkal, Vera Gross, Bela Torok
While there are many areas of green chemistry that affect contemporary synthesis, the development of non-traditional activation methods, such as microwaves, ultrasounds, mechanochemistry or high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) is considered...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01075F, Tutorial Review
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Guoshu Xie, Valerie Wright, Alexander Lazarev, Gary Smejkal, Vera Gross, Bela TorokWhile there are many areas of green chemistry that affect contemporary synthesis, the development of non-traditional activation methods, such as microwaves, ultrasounds, mechanochemistry or high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) is considered...
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Depolymerization of Polyesters by In-Situ Generated Alkali Metal Alkoxides
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00664C, PaperJunyan Wu, Qingqing Zhao, Diandian Shi, Yiguo He, Zhen Miao, Haijiao Xie, Dianyu Wang, Shuzhuang Sun, Yadong Zhang
The ubiquitous use of plastic has resulted in an undeniable global impact on the environment. Glycolysis of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a promising plastic recycling approach, but the use of...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00664C, PaperJunyan Wu, Qingqing Zhao, Diandian Shi, Yiguo He, Zhen Miao, Haijiao Xie, Dianyu Wang, Shuzhuang Sun, Yadong Zhang
The ubiquitous use of plastic has resulted in an undeniable global impact on the environment. Glycolysis of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a promising plastic recycling approach, but the use of...
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Flash recovery of lithium from spent anode graphite by carbothermal shock and water leaching
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00745C, PaperDuanmei Song, Beikai Zhang, Hongbiao Du, Jing Wu, Jiadong Yu, Jinhui Li
The global boom in electric vehicles has led to an alarming accumulation of lithium-ion battery waste.
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“On Water” Metal-Free Direct C-H Amination and Imination of Olefins via Tandem SNAr, Click Chemistry, and Molecular Nitrogen Release
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01076D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sudripet Sharma, Seyedesahar Miraghaee, Sachin Handa
We report a novel metal-free, sustainable C-H amination method conducted in an aqueous environment. This method leverages a combination of tandem nucleophilic aromatic substitution, metal-free click reactions, and de-nitrogenation processes,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01076D, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sudripet Sharma, Seyedesahar Miraghaee, Sachin HandaWe report a novel metal-free, sustainable C-H amination method conducted in an aqueous environment. This method leverages a combination of tandem nucleophilic aromatic substitution, metal-free click reactions, and de-nitrogenation processes,...
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A “wave-riding” biocatalysis: all-enzyme system toward genuine-green and flexible manufacture of machine-washable dyed wool fabrics
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01614B, PaperXinrui Zhang, Jun Wang, Man Zhou, Yuanyuan Yu, Ping Wang, Qiang Wang
The well-known phenomenon of felt shrinkage that occurs during home laundry of wool textiles has long bothered consumers. Currently, to address this issue, factories have no choice but to employ...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01614B, PaperXinrui Zhang, Jun Wang, Man Zhou, Yuanyuan Yu, Ping Wang, Qiang Wang
The well-known phenomenon of felt shrinkage that occurs during home laundry of wool textiles has long bothered consumers. Currently, to address this issue, factories have no choice but to employ...
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Electrochemical selective incorporation of SO2 to synthesize the fused-ring framework
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01138H, PaperZhi-Long Lei, Dan Tan, Jin-Tao Qin, Xiu-Jin Meng, Fei-Hu Cui, Hai-Tao Tang, Ying-Ming Pan
The direct incorporation of sulfur dioxide into organic molecules, resulting in sulfur dioxide-containing compounds, aligns with the principle of achieving a high atomic economy within the domain of organic synthesis....
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01138H, PaperZhi-Long Lei, Dan Tan, Jin-Tao Qin, Xiu-Jin Meng, Fei-Hu Cui, Hai-Tao Tang, Ying-Ming Pan
The direct incorporation of sulfur dioxide into organic molecules, resulting in sulfur dioxide-containing compounds, aligns with the principle of achieving a high atomic economy within the domain of organic synthesis....
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Closed-loop recycling of bio-based disulfide vitrimer via a solvent-, waste-free strategy
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01872B, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Solène Guggari, Fiona Magliozzi, Samuel Malburet, Alain Graillot, Mathias Destarac, Marc Guerre
This work presents a solvent-free recycling method for epoxy-based vitrimers using cystamine as a reactant and depolymerizing agent. The process depolymerize the vitrimer network via disulfide exchange, enabling the recovery...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01872B, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Solène Guggari, Fiona Magliozzi, Samuel Malburet, Alain Graillot, Mathias Destarac, Marc GuerreThis work presents a solvent-free recycling method for epoxy-based vitrimers using cystamine as a reactant and depolymerizing agent. The process depolymerize the vitrimer network via disulfide exchange, enabling the recovery...
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Multifunctional 3-Cyanopyridine Compounds: Synthesis Based on Tandem Reaction with 100% Atomic Economy and Their Applications
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01264C, PaperXi-Ying Cao, Zhong-Hao Li, Xiaohui Cao, Zong Li, Chu-Ming Pang, Zu-Qi Zhang, Zhaoyang Wang
Employing a tandem reaction with 100% atomic economy, a series of novel 3-cyanopyridine derivatives were synthesized from benzopyrannitriles and pyrrolidines under mild and metal-free conditions with the promotion of sodium...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01264C, PaperXi-Ying Cao, Zhong-Hao Li, Xiaohui Cao, Zong Li, Chu-Ming Pang, Zu-Qi Zhang, Zhaoyang Wang
Employing a tandem reaction with 100% atomic economy, a series of novel 3-cyanopyridine derivatives were synthesized from benzopyrannitriles and pyrrolidines under mild and metal-free conditions with the promotion of sodium...
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Monomer recycling of virgin polycarbonate (PC), end-of-life PC and PC-ABS blends by Ni-catalyzed reductive depolymerization
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06438K, CommunicationCarlos Marquez, Annelore Aerts, Dambarudhar Parida, Illian Glassee, Harisekhar Mitta, Lingfeng Li, Kevin M. Van Geem, Karolien Vanbroekhoven, Elias Feghali, Kathy Elst
The reductive depolymerization of polycarbonate using affordable, heterogeneous and non-noble Ni catalysts was achieved, efficiently breaking down PC back to its monomer, bisphenol-A, in high yields.
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Organocatalytic aqueous formulations: green organocatalytic hydrophobization of heterogeneous polysaccharide-based materials in water through “on-water” mechanisms
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06342B, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Rana Alimohammadzadeh, Dylan Ferreira, Zine Eddine Hamdouche, Tanel Mõistlik, Armando CórdovaGreen chemistry and sustainable technology for the fabrication of hydrophobic heterogeneous polysaccharide-based materials.
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