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In situ amino–lignin production via biomass fractionation for high-efficacy CO2 capture
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00429B, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ruijie Wu, Caiyun Liu, Yongchao Zhang, Jiayun Xu, Andrey Pranovich, Jarl Hemming, Teija Tirri, Xiaoju Wang, Chunlin XuOne-pot reactive fractionation of biomasses using an aniline–formic acid solvent system produces high-purity cellulose and high-N-density aminated lignins. The obtained aminated lignin can serve as a valuable precursor for carbon capture.
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The synergistic effect of formate dehydrogenase and carbonic anhydrase accelerates the ethanol fermentation process and improves carbon recovery
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00705D, PaperYing He, Yimin Li, Jiaxin Liu, Liming Su, Cong Du, Wenjie Yuan
Schematic diagram of formate dehydrogenase and carbonic anhydrase in enhancing ethanol fermentation and carbon recovery.
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Computer-aided design of stability enhanced nicotinamide cofactor biomimetics for cell-free biocatalysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00351B, PaperAlexandra P. Platt, Heidi Klem, Sam J. B. Mallinson, Yannick J. Bomble, Robert S. Paton
We computationally expanded nicotinamide cofactor biomimetic chemical space for cell-free biosynthesis and uncovered key stability design principles using predictive modeling.
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Co-recovery of tungsten and lanthanum from photovoltaic tungsten-based busbars scrap by molten salt electrolysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00126A, PaperXiang Xue, Liwen Zhang, Qi Fang, Chunjia Liu, Shuijie Su, Xiaoli Xi, Zuoren Nie
Overall recycling of photovoltaic tungsten wires by molten salts electrolysis.
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Visible-light-induced selenium-mediated cascade cyclization of 2-isocyanobenzonitriles with secondary amines to access indole-fused polycyclics
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01245G, PaperDongping Xu, Lizhen Jin, Mengya Huang, Wu Zhang
Controllable synthesis of indolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines and imidazo[4,5-b]indoles was achieved through the cascade cyclization of 2-isocyanobenzonitriles with secondary amines. An intramolecular EDA complex triggered this photochemical radical process.
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Aerobic oxidation of a covalent organic framework facilitating photocatalytic CO2 reduction with water
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01528F, PaperJiangqi Ning, Qing Niu, Zheyuan Liu, Liuyi Li
Aerobic oxidation of the azine linkage in covalent organic frameworks yields highly reactive species, facilitating photocatalytic reduction of CO2 under aerobic conditions.
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Highly selective, catalyst-free CO2 reduction in strong acid without alkali cations by a mechanical energy-induced triboelectric plasma-electrolytic system
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00977D, CommunicationHui Hu, Nannan Liu, Qinglong Ru, Wei Jiang, Yongcui Yang, Kailan Ma, Lixiang Meng, Zuliang Du, Bao Zhang, Gang Cheng
A mechanical energy-driven hybrid triboelectric plasma-electrochemical system in strong acids was constructed to trigger CO2 reduction at room temperature and atmospheric pressure without catalysts or alkali cations.
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Multidimensional metabolic engineering of Yarrowia lipolytica for highly efficient biosynthesis of betulinic acid
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01276G, PaperXiaoyan Li, Liangcheng Jiao, Guowei Zhao, Yunchong Li, Yunjun Yan, Jinyong Yan
Yarrowia lipolytica was engineered for high-level betulinic acid production via modular pathway and organelle engineering, precursor and redox optimization, metabolic rewiring, and 3 L fermentation using cost-effective carbon sources.
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Polymer monomers fabricated from biomass platform molecules over metal-free catalysts
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01162K, PaperSiwei Xu, Nian Xiang, Jie He, Yang Li, Huankun Nie, Liang Huang, Chongbei Wu, Zehui Zhang
A biomass-derived carbon catalyst is reported to facilitate the synthesis of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and glycolic acid through the selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and 1,3-dihydroxyacetone, respectively.
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Rational design of a cost-efficient and eco-friendly fluorinated ether for high-energy and long-lived Li-metal batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00474H, PaperNan Li, Xue Han, Xinke Cui, Longji Xu, Chenxi Liu, Qiao Han, Kai Xi, Zhenglong Xu, Xiaobing Dai, Chong Mao, Lewen Yang, Weijiang Xue
The rational design for a cost-efficient and eco-friendly fluorinated ether for high-energy and long-lived Li-metal batteries.
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Multicolor-Tunable Ultralong Room Temperature Phosphorescence Based on Cyclodextrin Metal-Organic Frameworks
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01603G, PaperJiayin Zhang, Jiaxuan Tang, Yongsheng Zhang, Yifu Chen, Junbo Gong
A series of multicolor persistent phosphorescent crystalline materials were constructed using the inherently green, heavy atom-free γ-cyclodextrin (γ-CD) metal-organic framework (CD-MOF) through guest encapsulation. Attributed to the fact that macrocycles...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01603G, PaperJiayin Zhang, Jiaxuan Tang, Yongsheng Zhang, Yifu Chen, Junbo Gong
A series of multicolor persistent phosphorescent crystalline materials were constructed using the inherently green, heavy atom-free γ-cyclodextrin (γ-CD) metal-organic framework (CD-MOF) through guest encapsulation. Attributed to the fact that macrocycles...
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Pore tuning in multivariate Zr/Ce-MOFs utilizing C4 natural linkers through room-temperature synthesis for customized adsorptive separation of gases and vapours
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01697E, PaperBochun Zhang, Qingqing Yan, Sujing Wang
Multivariate metal–organic frameworks (MTV-MOFs), inspired by the sequence-controlled organization of natural systems, offer a promising platform for tailoring functional properties through precise structural modularity.
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Design and application of a decatungstate-based ionic liquid photocatalyst for sustainable hydrogen atom transfer reactions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02160J, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Miguel Claros, Julian Quévarec, Sara Fernández-García, Timothy NoëlDecatungstate-based ionic liquid photocatalyst (DT-IL) for sustainable hydrogen atom transfer reactions.
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Efficient radical-driving electrocatalytic dimerization of furfural to jet fuel precursors using WMoB nanoflakes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01116G, PaperXiaodie Zhang, Bin Liu, Yuchen Wang, Ying Long, Zhenhao Xu, Hua-Tay Lin, Rafael Luque, Kai Yan
Solvent-free synthesis of WMoB nanoflakes toward efficient radical-driving electrocatalytic dimerization of furfural to jet fuel precursor.
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High ionic conductivity conjugated artificial solid electrolyte interphase enabling stable lithium metal batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01282A, PaperDong Yan, Yuhao Ma, Hao Wang, Weishang Jia, Xiaobin Niu, Haibo Wang, Wei Zou, Liping Wang
The functional artificial SEI layer (CPAN@ZnO), featuring high ionic conductivity, effectively enhances interface stability of Li metal and improves cycling performance of Li-limited cells.
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Mechanochemical biomimetic mineralization of UiO-66-NH2-immobilized cellulase for enhanced catalytic stability and efficiency
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00628G, PaperXiaoyang Sun, Linyu Nian, Huimin Qi, Mengjun Wang, Dechun Huang, Chongjiang Cao
A green mechanochemical strategy employing dodecanuclear zirconium clusters enabled efficient biomimetic mineralization of cellulase within UiO-66-NH2, leading to enhanced catalytic performance for sustainable biomass conversion.
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Discovery and green metabolic engineering of a self-sufficient genistein pathway in Paenibacillus jilinensis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01323B, PaperJia Bao Zhang, Wei Chen, Yong Jun Yang, Zhen Zhen Liu
Omics-driven, GSMM-guided systems metabolic engineering of Paenibacillus jilinensis boosts native genistein titres 9.3-fold while reducing waste by 92%, establishing a sustainable, plant-free route to isoflavone bioproduction.
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Tuning charge-carrier transport in isostructural covalent organic frameworks for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02267C, PaperYize Zhang, Haobo Xu, Hangshuai Li, Junrong Jiao, Xin Wen, Qinggang Meng, Xingwang Lan
The synergy between Co and porphyrin–bicarbazole COFs establishes dual-channel charge transport pathways, enhancing charge separation and boosting CO2 photoreduction performance.
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Electrothermal upcycling of plastic waste
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01305D, Tutorial ReviewChunlin Luo, Shuai Liu, Tao Wu, Jianli Hu, Yuxin Wang
This review highlights emerging electrothermal strategies, including Joule, microwave, plasma, induction, and laser heating, for selectively upcycling plastic waste into hydrogen, olefins, aromatics, and carbon materials under renewable energy input.
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Simultaneous phenol oxygenation and quinone hydrogenation with water as both the oxygen and hydrogen source
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01480H, PaperYongtao Wang, Kehan Yu, Wenjing Sun, Jia Yao, Haoran Li
Metal-free acid-catalyzed coupling of phenol oxygenation and 1,4-quinone hydrogenation is demonstrated using water as both the oxygen and hydrogen source, mediated by a bio-inspired geminal diol adduct.
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