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A catechol-catalyzed photocatalytic carbonylative four-component reaction of alkylboronic acids with aldehydes and amines
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02383A, Communication


A catechol-catalyzed photo-induced four-component carbonylation reaction of alkylboronic acids with aldehydes and amines for the direct synthesis of α-aminoketones has been developed.
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Copper(I) anchored on a covalent triazine framework/ionic liquid as a recyclable catalytic system for cyclization of propargylic amines with CO2 under ambient conditions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02137E, PaperYu Guan, Bin Wang, Yan-Ling Ying, Ping Li, Zhan-Hui Zhang
A novel and efficient approach has been developed for the preparation of 2-oxazolidinones through propargylamine–CO2 coupling reactions employing a Cu(I)-functionalized covalent triazine framework (CTF)/ionic liquid as a recyclable catalytic system.
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Aqueous liquid–liquid phase separation (AqLLPS) droplet microreactors for biocatalysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02073E, Tutorial ReviewFutai Du, Huan Xin, Huiyuan Zheng, Weijiang Wang, Hao Yuan, Chaolong Liu, Tao Meng, Qingming Ma
This review summarizes aqueous liquid–liquid phase separation (AqLLPS) mechanisms, design strategies, and applications for biocatalysis, including enzymatic synthesis, biosensing, and therapeutics.
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Unlocking enhanced reactivity of hexafluoroisopropanol: a sustainable atom economical approach to selective cascade di-π-functionalization of allenamides
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01273B, PaperYafia Kousin Mirza, Partha Sarathi Bera, R. Nandini, Dhrubajyoti Talukdar, Sachin Balaso Mohite, Manoj V. Mane, Milan Bera
Hexafluoroisopropanol mediated di-π-functionalization of allenamides with 4-hydroxycoumarin was developed. This strategy features a general cascade C–C and C–O bond formation process for accessing novel pyranocoumarins.
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MOF-derived CoSx as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for efficient sulfide oxidation and coupled ammonia synthesis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01690H, PaperKwangyeol Baek, Tianlei Li, Changsoo Lee, Wenzhen Li, Kwiyong Kim
A MOF-derived CoSx catalyst enables efficient sulfide oxidation and nitrate reduction, offering an energy-saving strategy for ammonia synthesis and pollutant remediation via bifunctional electrolysis.
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Covalent organic framework-derived highly dispersed Pt single atoms collaborate with Pt nanoclusters electrocatalyst for acid hydrogen evolution
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05667A, PaperHuihui Zhao, Xinghao Zhang, Chengcheng Yu, Wenya Gao, Xiuxiu Chen, Haikuo Lan, Xiaorong Xin, Kang Liu, Dingxuan Ma
A promising HER electrocatalyst characterized by dispersed Pt single atoms and ultrafine Pt nanoclusters was synthesized using hard template method combined with ion adsorption and substitution.
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Advances in biomass-based molecularly imprinted polymers: from sustainable design to diverse applications
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01018G, Tutorial ReviewLina Fu, Xinlin Zhang, Xuanting Zhao, Litao Wang, Yujie Fu
This work comprehensively reviewed the recent advances in biomass-based molecularly imprinted polymers (bio-based MIPs), including classification, design strategies, and diverse applications.
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Recent advancements in the chemical recycling and biodegradation of post-consumer polystyrene waste
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02162F, Critical ReviewHongbo Lei, Zigao Wang, Songjun Li, Maiyong Zhu
From the viewpoints of energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, and eco-friendliness, we systematically summarize the recent advances in the chemical recycling and biodegradation of post-consumer polystyrene waste.
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Caffeine-catalyzed synthesis of photopolymers for digital light processing
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00177C, Paper


A caffeine-catalyzed reaction synthesizes an elastic, degradable, and sustainable thiol–norbornene photopolymer for digital light processing.
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Radical reductive formylation of N-heteroarenes with formic acid under catalyst- and solvent-free conditions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01788B, PaperShaofeng Pang, Qi Wei, Junxi Liang, Liqun Jiang, Xinyun Guan, Bolin Xia, Rong Shang, Yanbin Wang, Yujing Zhang
A catalyst- and solvent-free system for reductive formylation of N-heteroarenes with formic acid was developed via a radical-mediated hydrogen transfer strategy to obtain N-formyl-heterocycles.
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Bio-derived dimethyl itaconate: a sustainable, low-cost electrolyte additive for high-performance lithium batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01367D, PaperChengliang Wang, Mingming Zhou, Lintong Zhou, Le Chang, Jianjiang He, Wei Zhao, Jingjiang Sun, Qingfu Wang
Bio-based dimethyl itaconate stabilizes anode and cathode interfaces via forming robust SEI/CEI; providing a sustainable, cost-effective, and industrially scalable electrolyte additive alternative to vinylene carbonate for advanced Li-ion batteries.
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Alternating current enabled para-selective C(sp2)–H/N–H cross-coupling of aniline
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01992C, CommunicationZhaoliang Yang, Haiyan Du, Yuan Zhou, Mingming Yu, Jianye Zhang
This study reports an AC electrochemical technique using polarity reversal to enable metal/oxidant-free, para-selective amination of arylamines, accommodating diverse aniline substrates with excellent regioselectivity.
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Base-catalyzed cascades of monosaccharide conversion to formic acid: isotope tracking reveals pathways and their optimal usage under mild conditions in water
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01907A, PaperStefan S. Warthegau, Mette-Maya Siewertsen, Robert Madsen, Sebastian Meier
We use real-time isotope tracking to resolve the complex pathways of glucose conversion to formate and its byproducts, which are shown to operate under kinetic control in water. Factors determining process efficiency are clarified.
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Electrochemical Ni–H catalysis for selective tail-to-tail reductive dimerization of terminal alkynes to access 2,3-dibranched butadienes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02238J, PaperShide Lv, Mingming Yu, Yinglong Ni, Tiantian Huang, Hong Yi, Aiwen Lei
Reductive dimerization of terminal alkynes offers a direct route to synthesize diverse 2,3-branched-1,3-diene frameworks.
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Photocatalytic 1,2-thiosulfonylation of alkenes with thiophenols and sulfonyl chlorides promoted by directly knitted copper polymers
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02121A, PaperLijie Chen, Kai Zhang, Yajing Shen, Zhen Chen, Weiwei Fang
A three-component photocatalytic 1,2-thiosulfonylation reaction of alkenes with thiophenols and sulfonyl chloride was promoted by using a rationally designed copper-containing hypercrosslinked polymer via the “direct knitting” strategy.
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Visible-light-mediated late-stage N-functionalization of unprotected peptides: introducing the aza-Zimmerman–O'Connell–Griffin reaction
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02108A, Communication


A sustainable, reagent-free method for amide synthesis and peptide functionalization via photoinduced ZOG rearrangement. High-yielding, purification without chromatography, and driven solely by light—ideal for greener peptide modification.
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Overcoming the conversion reaction limitation with a dual-phase sulfide-based cathode for all-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01720C, PaperRuojian Ma, Yingzuo He, Minghao Ruan, Ruyi Fang, Xinxu Wang, Jun Zhang, Yongping Gan, Xinping He, Hui Huang, Xinhui Xia, Wenkui Zhang, Xinyong Tao, Min Fan, Yang Xia
A dual-phase sulfide-based cathode integrating CoS2 as an active site enhances cathode utilization and cycling stability of all-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries.
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Amine-functionalized lignin hydrogels for high-performance N-type ionic thermoelectric materials
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06542E, Paper


Amine-functionalized lignin hydrogels serve as stable n-type thermoelectric materials through the thermodiffusion effect, offering efficient energy harvesting platforms.
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Intensification of wheat straw autohydrolysis at minimal water input: Advancing a novel hemicellulose-first approach
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02300A, PaperStanislav Parsin, Martin Kaltschmitt
The autohydrolysis of wheat straw, as a key step in a hemicellulose-first concept, was investigated with a focus on separating xylose-based oligomers and water-soluble polymers.
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The reaction of maleic anhydride with alkenes: a review on the mechanisms involved in the reaction of maleic anhydride with lipids
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00543D, Critical ReviewShamseldin A. Mohamed, Mildrède Debello, Justine Cantot, Stéphane Lavaud, Guillaume Chollet, Clémence Queffélec, Emmanuel Chailleux
Maleic anhydride is one of the most widely used anhydrides after acetic and phthalic anhydride and its market has grown rapidly over the last century.
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