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Efficient and low-carbon synthesis of colorless transparent polyimides
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01983D, PaperJiahui Liu, Chuying Li, Yanwei He, Bo Deng, Haitao Huang, Siwei Liu, Yi Zhang
Our method uses eco-friendly MDMPA to synthesize high molecular weight, transparent polyimide in 4 h, reducing polymerization time by 94%, power use by 60%, and reagents by 95%, boosting efficiency and sustainability in line with green chemistry.
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An ionic liquid-mediated hydrogen-bond network: a pathway to high-efficiency PEMFCs with unlocked active sites of Pt/C catalysts
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01820J, PaperMiao Ma, Lixiao Shen, Pan Guo, Bo Liu, Ziyu Zhang, Yunfei Xia, Zigang Zhao, Aibing Chen, Yunlong Zhang, Lei Zhao, Zhenbo Wang
The hydroxyl-functionalized ionic liquid modified Pt/ionomer interface contributes to the enhancement of H+ conductivity, O2 transport, and catalytic activity within the catalyst layers of proton exchange membrane fuel cells.
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Advancing solar-driven redox processes: pyrene-based covalent organic frameworks for efficient environmental remediation and H2O2 production
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01711D, PaperA. Yaxuan Zheng, B. Siyu Han, C. Yuxin Sun, D. Zhangpei Chen, E. Yuqiu Huo, F. Jianshe Hu
The rational design of efficient photocatalysts is critical for solar-driven chemical conversions.
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Co-recycling of spent cathode and anode via redox-mediated lithiation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02248G, PaperZhimin Du, Peixiang Gao, Yuxiang Chen, Yingming Zhang, Yongzhi Liu, Xuejing Qiu, Lingling Xie
Co-recycling of spent cathode/anode via redox-mediated lithiation enables anodic de-lithiation and cathodic re-lithiation, regenerating Al, Cu, graphite and LiFePO4.
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Recent advancements in catalytic CO2 conversion to methanol: strategies, innovations, and future directions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01906K, Critical ReviewMuhammad Tahir Khalil, Xianli Wu, Shuling Liu, Yanyan Liu, Saima Ashraf, Ruofan Shen, Huanhuan Zhang, Zhikun Peng, Jianchun Jiang, Baojun Li
The catalytic CO2 to methanol conversion enables sustainable fuel production and emissions reduction. Advanced catalysts, reaction mechanisms, and process optimization are critically analyzed.
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Sustainable synthesis of 1-thiol-3-alkyl bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes via electron donor–acceptor complex photoactivation: a metal- and additive-free strategy for bioisostere design
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02067K, PaperRuiyuan Xu, Binye Cao, Yibo Wang, Jingyi Zhang, Yuping Huang, Wanmei Li
This study demonstrates a green multicomponent reaction driven by electron donor–acceptor (EDA) complex photoactivation, enabling direct alkylation and thiolation of [1.1.1]propellane under metal- and additive-free conditions.
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Rational design of direct and indirect electron transfer pathways to engineer efficient electroactive Escherichia coli for green bioelectrochemical system applications
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02722E, PaperJiao Feng, Wenjing Yang, Yao Liu, Yan Zhao, Sheng Xu, Xin Wang, Kequan Chen
An electroactive Escherichia coli is constructed through the reasonable design and interaction of multiple electron transfer pathways and applied in a BES.
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Methanol production in a sustainable, mild and competitive process: concept launch and analysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01307K, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Phillip Nathrath, Fabian Kroll, David Karmann, Michael Geißelbrecht, Patrick SchühleA novel process for the decentralized production of renewable methanol from wet biomass is presented, operating under mild conditions (<210 °C, <10 bar) with high carbon efficiency and competitive costs.
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Continuous mechanochemical nitration of solid aromatics using nitric acid
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01578B, PaperArshad Hussain, Vishnu Ganthimeri, Amol A. Kulkarni
This manuscript reports continuous flow mechanochemical aromatic nitration of solid aromatic substrates using nitric acid in a vertical single-screw reactor.
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A bifunctional hypercrosslinked polymer valorised from an expired pharmaceutical: an efficient Lewis acid and phase transfer catalyst
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02010G, CommunicationZhenhua Xu, Tianjian Zhang, Rongxian Bai, Minghao Li, Jiang Huang, Yanlong Gu
A simple method of valorizing reclaimed bifonazole was developed to synthesize a hypercrosslinked polymer (HCP-B), which can be used as an efficient catalyst for some organic transformations.
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Medium ion-association electrolyte enables fast and stable K-storage for ferrocene-based organic anodes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01964H, PaperJing Zheng, Qun Li, Hao Wang, Jijian Xu, Xiaokang Chu, Ran Chen, Haobo Xia, Jianying Long, Meng Lei, Mengtao Ma, Zixia Lin, Qingxue Lai
A non-fluorinated, low-toxicity and low volatility electrolyte featuring moderate ion-association, high ionic conductivity and anion-rich solvation structures was paired with a promising ferrocene-based organic anode.
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Techno-economic assessment of bio-based routes for acrylic acid production
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01769F, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Yash Bansod, Mostafa Jafari, Prashant Pawanipagar, Kamran Ghasemzadeh, Vincenzo Spallina, Carmine D'AgostinoThis work evaluates the techno-economic performance of biobased and conventional routes for producing acrylic acid, a key industrial chemical.
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Triazine-cored donor–acceptor covalent organic framework promotes highly efficient photocatalytic synthesis of H2O2
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01754H, PaperLihua Li, Xin Yao, Weizhi Ou, Jing Chai, Ru Ma, Chenglong Ran, Anzhi Ma, Xiaojun Shi, Pifeng Wei, Hong Dong, Hongpeng Zhou, Wenbing Yang, Hai-Chao Hu, Jian-Feng Wu, Hui Peng, Guofu Ma
A D–A COF (TPB–TPT-COF) with triazine groups enabled photocatalytic H2O2 production at 6740 μmol g−1 h−1 without sacrificial agents. DFT and experiments show its D–A structure boosts carrier separation and transport for enhanced performance.
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Tuning the electron affinity of cobalt oxide catalysts for robust acidic oxygen evolution
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02058A, PaperRuozi Fang, Xinyi Wan, Junsheng Chen, Youmin Hou, Bin Hua
Here, we report an oxygen-defective Mo-substituted Co3O4 catalyst that delivers both enhanced activity and robust stability.
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Chemical upcycling of biodegradable plastic waste: a critical review
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02078F, Critical ReviewNing Li, Zhixun Li, Yangli Cui, Lan Liang, Wenchao Peng, Zhanjun Cheng, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen
We evaluated the advantages and limitations of various BP chemical conversion technologies. Influencing factors and mechanisms are discussed in detail.
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Electrochemical C–O bond cleavage of diaryl ethers: upcycling of lignin 4-O-5 models and polyphenylene oxide
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02174J, PaperFangfang He, Yifan Wang, Xianshuai Huang, Shuanglin Qu, Jie Liu
We describe a straightforward and efficient electrochemical nucleophilic aromatic substitution of diaryl ethers, including lignin 4-O-5 models and polyphenylene oxide (PPO).
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Photoinduced Carbonylative Multicomponent Reaction of Anilines and Arylaldehydes
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02973B, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Mao-Lin Yang, Xiao-Feng Wu
While the carbonyl alkylation amination of alkyl aldehydes has been established as a powerful strategy for accessing tertiary amines, analogous transformations involving aryl aldehydes remain underexplored. Herein, we introduce a...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02973B, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Mao-Lin Yang, Xiao-Feng WuWhile the carbonyl alkylation amination of alkyl aldehydes has been established as a powerful strategy for accessing tertiary amines, analogous transformations involving aryl aldehydes remain underexplored. Herein, we introduce a...
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A “wave-riding” biocatalysis: an all-enzyme system for genuinely green and flexible manufacture of machine-washable dyed wool fabrics
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01614B, PaperXinrui Zhang, Jun Wang, Man Zhou, Yuanyuan Yu, Ping Wang, Qiang Wang
An all-enzyme strategy based on a “wave-riding” enzymatic mechanism was developed to achieve genuinely green manufacture of machine-washable dyed wool fabrics.
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N,Se co-doped strategy to boost the K+ storage performance of metal organic framework-derived 3D amorphous carbon
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01554E, PaperYuyu Wang, Liangqin Cai, Shuo Yuan, Lin Feng, Zhen Guo, Shihua Dong
In view of the cost-effective, tunable interlayer spacing, and high electrical conductivity, carbonaceous materials are regarded as the most promising anodes for potassium-ion energy storage devices. Whereas, the poor diffusion...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01554E, PaperYuyu Wang, Liangqin Cai, Shuo Yuan, Lin Feng, Zhen Guo, Shihua Dong
In view of the cost-effective, tunable interlayer spacing, and high electrical conductivity, carbonaceous materials are regarded as the most promising anodes for potassium-ion energy storage devices. Whereas, the poor diffusion...
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Synthesis and Characterization of 3-Hydroxybutyrate and 3-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoate Copolymer from Engineered Halomonas
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02422F, PaperXinyu Chen, Jiangnan Chen, Yan Xu, Qiong Wu, Fuqing Wu, George Guo-Qiang Chen
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is a family of biodegradable polyesters accumulated by various microorganisms. Halophilic microorganism Halomonas bluephagenesis has been developed as a production platform strain for various PHA, chemicals and proteins...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02422F, PaperXinyu Chen, Jiangnan Chen, Yan Xu, Qiong Wu, Fuqing Wu, George Guo-Qiang Chen
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is a family of biodegradable polyesters accumulated by various microorganisms. Halophilic microorganism Halomonas bluephagenesis has been developed as a production platform strain for various PHA, chemicals and proteins...
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