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High-performance neutral Zn–air batteries: revolutionizing energy storage with concurrent hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02857D, PaperYunlong Liu, Cairong Gong, Ruguang Wang, Jiaxin Guo, Jisi Li, Quanlu Wang, Zheng Lv, Tao Ling
An epoxy-modified Co–N–C catalyst drives efficient H2O2 production in a neutral Zn–air battery, enabling self-powered wastewater treatment and disinfection.
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Integration of B-doped Co nanoclusters within Cu metal–organic frameworks for highly efficient electrocatalytic nitrate reduction
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03112E, PaperRan Li, Hui Li, Yuxin Liu, Jing Luo, Qi Sui, Keke Wang, Jiarui Xia, Yi Jiang
CoB@Cu-HHTP achieves 99% FE in the e-NO3−RR with a high NH3 rate. Co activates NO3−, and B aids in *NO to *NOH conversion.
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From qualitative analysis to quantitative insights: a systematic review of early phase sustainability assessments of chemical processes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02565F, Critical Review
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Katharina Waniek, C. Oliver Kappe, Rupert J. BaumgartnerSystematic literature review on early-phase sustainability assessments of chemical processes using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques.
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Breaking the C–C coupling barrier in pressurized CO2RR: local alkalinity control against buffering of CO2 species at industrial current densities
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02334C, PaperShilei Zhang, Hang Wang, Yang Wang, Min Zhang, Weimin Wang, Liang Zhang, Jun Li, Xun Zhu, Qian Fu, Qiang Liao
This study presents a pressurized liquid-phase electrolyzer and electrolyte engineering strategy to enable high-rate conversion of CO2 to value-added C2 chemicals under industrial conditions.
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Electrochemical intermolecular trifluoromethylimination of alkenes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02920A, CommunicationMeiqun Lu, Kailun Chen, Hu Cai
A novel electrochemical trifluoromethylimination of olefinsemploys Langlois reagent (CF3SO2Na) and diaryl ketimines to provide primary amines after hydrolysis, overcoming stability issues in direct electrochemical amine synthesis.
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Molecular recognition interfaces driving homogeneous zinc deposition for superior Zn metal anodes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02826D, PaperFusheng Luo, Xin Qi, Qing Wu, Jinlong Zhang, Song Yang, Xiude Liu, Zeyu Yan, Jun Huang
RNA and DNA as eco-friendly electrolyte additives form stable nucleic acid recognition interfaces, protecting Zn anodes and promoting uniform interfacial reactions for high-performance ZIBs.
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An in situ phosphorization constructed VP2@VS2 nanoflower heterostructure with a modulated d-band center of V for efficient polysulfide adsorption and conversion in lithium–sulfur batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03028E, PaperZhidong Ye, Yaxiong He, Huasheng Gao, Heming Hu, Tao Chen, Qi Jiang
Li-S: low cost, high energy (≈2600 Wh kg−1), abundant S. VP2@VS2 enables triple synergy: LiPSs adsorption, d-band optimization, Li2S barrier reduction. 88% retention after 1000 cycles@2C, suppresses shuttle, enables renewable storage.
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A bioinspired heterogeneous catalyst for green and targeted transesterification of ethanol and dimethyl carbonate to ethyl methyl carbonate with high endurance
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03241E, PaperRongkai Cui, Fengyue Yin, Wangquan Gong, Ningjing Yan, Siyao Li, Changshen Ye, Ting Qiu, Jie Chen
Developing an efficient and sustainable method for producing ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC), a key electrolyte component in lithium-ion batteries, is essential to meet the growing industrial demand and comply with green chemistry principles.
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Green epoxidation of unactivated alkenes via the catalytic activation of hydrogen peroxide by 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02537K, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Efthymios T. Poursaitidis, Christiana Mantzourani, Ierasia Triandafillidi, Maroula G. Kokotou, Christoforos G. KokotosAn organocatalytic protocol that utilizes 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde as an activator of H2O2 for the epoxidation of unactivated olefins is described. An unprecedented Payne/Dakin tandem mechanistic scenario is presented, supported by DI-HRMS experiments.
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