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Phase-segregated PtNi5 rhombic dodecahedra enable excellent electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in the full pH range
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03768A, PaperSiyuan Lai, Wendan Jiang, Jingzhe Zhao, Jun Yang, Xiongwu Kang
Ascribed to the Pt-rich vertexes and ridges and Ni-rich facets, phase-segregated PtNi5 rhombic dodecahedral nanocrystals achieve excellent performance in the hydrogen evolution reaction in the full pH range.
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Enhanced protein recovery from Chlorella vulgaris using micro-nanobubble-assisted liquid biphasic flotation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01921D, PaperWei Han Foo, Shir Reen Chia, Yu Xuan Lim, Kit Wayne Chew
A micro-nanobubble-assisted liquid biphasic flotation (MNBLBF) system achieves >99% protein recovery from Chlorella vulgaris, leveraging nanobubble stability and high surface charge for efficient bioseparation.
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Phase-change azobenzene derivatives for upgraded photon energy storage and release via molecular design
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03447G, PaperXingtang Xu, Penghao Li, Chonghua Li, Bo Wu, Jie Feng, Wen-Ying Li
An innovative molecular design strategy is presented that can significantly enhance the energy densities of molecular solar thermal fuels by simultaneously storing photon energy and phase change energy.
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Ternary engineered linear polymers with a controllable cascade electron transfer pathway for efficient H2O2 photosynthesis coupled with biomass conversion
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02197A, PaperXueling Song, Jiani Peng, Xin Li, Pengyan Zhao, Xiaoqin Zhao, Lei Wang
Ternary functionalized PS-TAA-AQ-Ru with a designable cascade electron transfer pathway for the full photocatalytic reaction of H2O2 production and FFA biomass conversion under visible-light irradiation.
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One-pot synthesis of lignin-derived fully bio-based dynamic dual-network polymers via synergistic side reactions and star-shaped architectural design
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02520F, PaperQuan Yan, Bailiang Xue, Xiaojie Xie, Wenliang Wang, Xinping Li, Xiaojun Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Wei Zhao
A one-pot strategy to construct reprocessable dual-network polymers from lignin by repurposing star–star coupling side reactions for enhanced atom economy and employing bio-based dynamic crosslinkers with green chemistry principles.
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Exploring 5-hydroxymethylfurfural hydrogenation pathways using NHC-stabilized water-soluble nanoparticles of various metals and alloys
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01961C, PaperOscar Suárez-Riaño, Jaime Mazarío, Gabriel Mencia, Víctor Varela-Izquierdo, Nicolas Ratel-Ramond, Antonio Martín-Pinillos, Edwin A. Baquero, Luis M. Martínez-Prieto, Simon Tricard, Bruno Chaudret
Colloidal NHC-stabilized nanoparticles unlock selective hydrogenation of 5-HMF to diverse products in water under mild conditions.
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Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06571A, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ilaria Quaratesi, Petre Chipurici, Vittoria Ferrara, Concepció Casas, Anna Bacardit, Noemi Proietti, Carmen Talotta, Carmine Gaeta, Veronica Iuliano, Immacolata Bruno, Antonio Pauciulo, Rocco Gliubizzi, Ioan Călinescu, Elena BadeaUltrasonication-derived alginate optimizes collagen interaction in chrome-free leather retanning, enhancing biodegradability and reducing waste.
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Electrochemical Reduction of Ammonia Captured CO2 to CO over Nickel Single-Atom Catalyst
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02515J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sujin Kang, Lun An, Tianlei Li, Long Qi, Wenyu Huang, Wenzhen Li
Carbon reactive capture and conversion offers a sustainable route to valuable chemicals and fuels while aiding GHG reduction. Direct electrochemical conversion of capture solutions like bicarbonate avoids the energy demands...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02515J, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sujin Kang, Lun An, Tianlei Li, Long Qi, Wenyu Huang, Wenzhen LiCarbon reactive capture and conversion offers a sustainable route to valuable chemicals and fuels while aiding GHG reduction. Direct electrochemical conversion of capture solutions like bicarbonate avoids the energy demands...
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The discovery of new metagenomic urethanases utilising a novel colorimetric assay for applications in the biodegradation of polyurethanes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03560K, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Silvia Anselmi, Yeke Ni, Alessia Tonoli, Jingyue Wu, Yu Wang, Luba Prout, Mark Miodownik, Jack W. E. Jeffries, Helen C. HailesNew urethane hydrolytic enzymes have been discovered from a drain metagenome and a novel colorimetric assay established for high-throughput applications.
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Systematic life cycle assessment of cobalt-based blue ceramic pigments: evaluating CoAl2O4 and lower-cobalt alternatives
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02709H, PaperAndrei Ungureanu, Antonella Sola, Paolo Neri, Roberto Rosa, Anna Maria Ferrari
This study identifies low-cobalt blue pigments as sustainable alternatives to traditional CoAl2O4, combining a good colouring performance with significantly reduced environmental impacts through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
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The Solvent Miscibility Table Updated: Miscibility and Potential Applications of Green Solvents
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02901E, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Olga Clavilier, Darragh Foy, Fergal Byrne
Green solvents play a central role in the design of more sustainable chemical processes. Among properties influencing solvent selection, miscibility is important, especially during the work-up and analysis steps. However,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02901E, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Olga Clavilier, Darragh Foy, Fergal ByrneGreen solvents play a central role in the design of more sustainable chemical processes. Among properties influencing solvent selection, miscibility is important, especially during the work-up and analysis steps. However,...
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Life cycle analysis of sustainable H2 production and hydrogenation of chemicals in a large-scale coupled photoelectrochemical system
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02117K, PaperXinyi Zhang, Michael Schwarze, Ferry Anggoro Ardy Nugroho, Muhammad Roil Bilad, Carol Sze Ki Lin, Reinhard Schomäcker, Roel van de Krol, Fatwa F. Abdi
This article presents a comprehensive life cycle analysis of a photoelectrochemical water splitting system coupled with hydrogenation of feedstock into valorization chemicals.
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Catalytic electron-acceptor mediated C(sp2)–H sulfoxidation reactions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03110A, PaperWenkai Huang, Xue Yang, Wanting Qi, Yuxin Ding, Changjun Zhang, Yuanyuan Xie
We present a novel catalytic EDA pathway employing NIS as catalytic electron acceptor for the C(sp2)–H sulfoxidation, it circumvents the irreversible consumption of the leaving group by enabling regeneration of the electron acceptor catalyst.
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Electrochemical radical 1,4-dialkoxylation of 1,3-dienes to access (E)-1,4-diether alkenes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03120F, CommunicationChenlei Ji, Yuhe Cheng, Zhiwei Jiang, Yang'en You
A highly selective radical 1,4-dialkoxylation of Z/E-mixture dienes has been reported, efficiently enabling access to (E)-1,4-diether internal alkenes.
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The critical role of crystal phases of LaPO4 in controlling the acidic sites for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from glucose
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01931A, PaperYanjuan Yang, Yuhuan Li, Liang Deng, Shangzhi Xie, Chuang Gao, Zixu Yang, Jing Xu
This work highlights the critical role of LaPO4 crystalline phases in controlling the acidic sites during the conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural through various characterization techniques and DFT calculations.
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Magnetically recyclable vanadium-substituted phosphotungstic acid in a deep eutectic solvent for effective wheat straw fractionation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02476E, PaperXirun Zhao, Gaojin Lyu, Chang Geun Yoo, Zhen Wang, Jiachuan Chen
A magnetically recyclable POM/DES system was developed to effectively fractionate wheat straw, promote enzymatic saccharification of the carbohydrate fraction, and valorize the lignin fraction.
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Engineering anisotropic wettability in metal–organic framework composites for advanced multiphase-interfacial biocatalysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02210J, PaperShenghao Wang, Linbo Cao, Jiasheng Zhang, Yueyuan Luo, Zhenning Guo, Mingmin Li
Design strategy of high-performance immobilized enzymes for liquid–liquid reactions.
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Spider web-inspired gelatin-based bioplastic enables closed-loop recyclable, biodegradable, and sustainable packaging
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02900G, PaperYuehong Zhang, Langlang Dai, Chen Yang, Bin Wei, Guangfu Liao
A spider web-inspired, glycerol-free gelatin bioplastic, engineered by integrating tea polyphenols (TP) and hyperbranched polyester (HBPE), enables closed-loop recyclable and biodegradable sustainable packaging.
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Glycine/carbon quantum dot dual modulation cooperatively stabilizing Zn anode interfaces
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03101J, PaperShuhua Yang, Zenglong Xu, Yiqun Du, Jinfeng Sun, Degang Zhao, Bingqiang Cao
Double-effect glycine (Gly)/carbon quantum dot (CQD) hybrid additives were designed to simultaneously regulate Zn2+ solvation sheath reconstruction and guide uniform Zn deposition, significantly enhancing Zn anode stability.
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Mechanochemical induced interfacial wetting and radical synergism for enhanced gallium recovery from waste gallium nitride
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03311J, PaperLanbin Wang, Beikai Zhang, Chaocheng Zeng, Jiadong Yu, Jinhui Li
A mechanochemical strategy integrates interfacial wetting and radical synergism for Ga recovery from waste GaN.
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