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Mechanistic study of novel chemical looping phase separation recovering lithium-ion battery cathode materials with biogas residues
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05461C, PaperYaming Wang, Weina Zhao, Weishan Yao, Jilong Li, Binglan Xu, Yecheng Yao, Guoqiang Wei, Xixian Yang, Haoran Yuan, Jun Xie
The rapid growth of biogas production and lithium-ion battery (LIB) deployment has led to two urgent challenges: the environmental burden of excess biogas residues and the sustainable recycling of spent LIB cathodes.
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Toward sulfur retention and H2S mitigation in composting: elucidating and validating the molecular pathway of Fe(II)/Fe(III)-driven sulfur incorporation into humic acid
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05649G, PaperJin Zhou, Yiqi Yin, Jiaran Chen, Yu Deng, Rui Sun, Caihong Song, Zimin Wei
Fe(III) drives sulfur oxidation and stable fixation in humic acid, boosting sulfur–HA by 58.04% and slashing H2S emissions by 94.68%, while Fe(II) leads to unstable intermediates. This work aids sulfur pollution control and waste resource recovery.
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A chemical–electrochemical cascading strategy for the efficient synthesis of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and its methyl ester from 2-furoic acid and CO2
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05661F, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ruizhi Li, Minling Zhong, Maitreyo Biswas, Nan Jiang, Arun Mannodi-Kanakkithodi, Yujie SunThe electrocatalytic upgrading of biomass-derived furanics offers a sustainable route to high-value monomers for polymer manufacturing.
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Constructing highly reactive Pd nanoparticles with π bonds in imidazolium-based metal–organic frameworks for chemoselective CO2 multicomponent transformation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04311E, PaperJie Chen, Lingfang Kong, Qinggang Zhang, Wenjing Shi, Shiyong Zhang, Hongen Qu, Guohai Xu, Zhonggao Zhou, Yiwang Chen
A scalable π-bond-stabilized 10%Pd@Er-MOF catalyst drives 100% selective 4C-TCRs of propargylic amines, aryl iodides, and in situ-activated CO2, yielding oxazolidinones with 99% yield and 227 h−1 TOF.
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Minute-level alkylation of heteroarenes via a photo-Fenton mechanism in continuous flow
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05263G, PaperXiaobin Ge, Lijun Yuan, Qiqi Sun, Ting Lin, Weihao Chen, Ji Sun, Huangchao Yu, Jian Jin, Feng Liu, Hui He, Guoqiang Xu, Fabrice Gallou, Ning Ye, Yiming Mo, Xiaodong Shen
A photo-Fenton flow protocol that converts inexpensive H2O2 into ˙OH radical using a ferrocenyl diphenylphosphine oxide photocatalyst was developed for downstream hydrogen atom abstraction, enabling the minute-level alkylation of heterocycles.
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Regenerating hazardous waste: enhancing photocatalytic performance through heterojunctions and oxygen vacancy-driven charge transport
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05333A, PaperShuo Cui, Guoxin Mu, Yikun Li, Jiayu Feng, Feixiang Lu, Fang Wang, Rui Cao, Zibin Pan, Wenwei Li, Ping Ning, Lijuan Jia
This work transforms electric arc furnace dust into a ZnFe2O4/ZnO Z-scheme photocatalyst. The synergy of oxygen vacancies and heterojunctions boosts charge separation for superior tetracycline degradation.
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Systematic evaluation of plasma and reactor parameters in non-thermal dielectric barrier discharge plasma ammonia synthesis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05784A, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Rutvija Dange, Daniel Sinausia, Anatoly Bekkerman, Denis Leybo, Charlotte VogtA multi-parameter study maps how reactor geometry, plasma microdischarges, and excitation pathways govern ammonia formation in a dielectric-barrier discharge reactor, revealing design rules for catalyst-free electrified nitrogen activation.
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A self-sufficient biocatalytic photo-Fenton system using immobilized glucose oxidase
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04388C, PaperShifei Kang, Chenjun Lei, Chenjie Ding, Lasse Hyldgaard Klausen, Bianxiao Cui, Lifeng Cui
A self-sufficient photo-Fenton system is developed using a hybrid catalyst that generates H2O2 in situ from glucose, enabling efficient and recyclable wastewater treatment under neutral conditions.
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Machine learning guidelines for designing next-generation nanocomposite membranes for CO2 capture
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05552K, Critical ReviewDoaa Sallam, Basamat S. Shaheen, Nageh K. Allam
Escalating CO2 emission levels underscore the urgent need for scalable and high-performance carbon capture membranes. Integrating machine learning across membrane design and optimization stages can significantly accelerate technological advancement.
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Metal-Free-Mediated C(sp3)–H Bond Functionalization via Oxidative Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05120G, CommunicationJun Xu, Fan Zhang, Minghua Gan, Yaoyao Liu, Mengqi Wang, Jianfeng Wen, Die Hu
The functionalization of C(sp3) –H bond through oxidative cross-dehydrogenative coupling strategy represents a challenging transformation in the field of organic chemistry. In continuation of our research interest in green oxidation...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05120G, CommunicationJun Xu, Fan Zhang, Minghua Gan, Yaoyao Liu, Mengqi Wang, Jianfeng Wen, Die Hu
The functionalization of C(sp3) –H bond through oxidative cross-dehydrogenative coupling strategy represents a challenging transformation in the field of organic chemistry. In continuation of our research interest in green oxidation...
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Cutting the overpotential of electrochemical hydrogenations for enhanced hydrogenation efficiency
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05348J, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jannelle Casanova, Keyvan Malaie, Uwe SchröderThis article highlights the opportunity to perform electrochemical hydrogenations at potentials positive to the hydrogen evolution reaction, thus increasing Coulomb and energy efficiency.
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Sb2S3@carboxyl-modified COF S-scheme heterojunctions: the Sb–O–C interface enhances photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04211A, PaperZhenfeng Zhong, Chenyu Zhou, Ming Zhu, Huaizhi Yang, Yuqi Wan, Zhiquan Pan, Qingrong Cheng
Carboxyl-modified LZU-1 and Sb2S3 form an S-scheme heterojunction with significant photocatalytic degradation and CO2 reduction effects. IEF and Sb–O–C synergistically promote performance enhancement.
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Recent progress in food waste-derived porous carbons for supercapacitors
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05691H, Critical ReviewShuai Guo, Daoheng Zhang, Yan Zhao, Hongwei Qu, Xingcan Li, Yafei Shen
Supercapacitors are one of the most promising energy storage systems owing to their outstanding power density, reliable cycling life, ultra-fast charging rate, and wide range of operational conditions. Porous carbon...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05691H, Critical ReviewShuai Guo, Daoheng Zhang, Yan Zhao, Hongwei Qu, Xingcan Li, Yafei Shen
Supercapacitors are one of the most promising energy storage systems owing to their outstanding power density, reliable cycling life, ultra-fast charging rate, and wide range of operational conditions. Porous carbon...
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Introduction to “Make polymers sustainable, why and how?”
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC90226F, EditorialMaiyong Zhu, Gerard Lligadas, Fiona L. Hatton, Garret Miyake, Antoine Buchard
Maiyong Zhu, Gerard Lligadas, Fiona L. Hatton, Garret Miyake and Antoine Buchard introduce the Green Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and RSC Sustainability themed collection ‘Make polymers sustainable, why and how?’.
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Editing Sugars: Decatungstate Photocatalyzed Site- and Stereoselective C-H Functionalization in β-Fucosides
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05775B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sarah Mazzotta, Matteo Piro, Elena Cassera, Michele Gerola, Maurizio Fagnoni, Davide Ravelli, Anna Bernardi
C–H Bond functionalization via (photoinduced) Hydrogen Atom Transfer (HAT) catalysis is emerging as a powerful eco-sustainable tool for sugar editing, albeit challenges in governing the reactivity patterns and site-selectivity remain....
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05775B, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sarah Mazzotta, Matteo Piro, Elena Cassera, Michele Gerola, Maurizio Fagnoni, Davide Ravelli, Anna BernardiC–H Bond functionalization via (photoinduced) Hydrogen Atom Transfer (HAT) catalysis is emerging as a powerful eco-sustainable tool for sugar editing, albeit challenges in governing the reactivity patterns and site-selectivity remain....
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Enhancing interface kinetics in zinc powder anode via β-cyclodextrin modification toward zinc ion batteries with low N/P ratio
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06263B, PaperZi-Xin Zhao, Fujun Shang, Xi Liang, Zhi Liang, Qi Zhang, Xiaoyi Sun, Juan Li
The high utilization rate, processability and tunability of zinc powder make it a promising candidate for the anode in rechargeable zinc-ion batteries. However, a rough surface with a high surface...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06263B, PaperZi-Xin Zhao, Fujun Shang, Xi Liang, Zhi Liang, Qi Zhang, Xiaoyi Sun, Juan Li
The high utilization rate, processability and tunability of zinc powder make it a promising candidate for the anode in rechargeable zinc-ion batteries. However, a rough surface with a high surface...
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Continuous Flow Synthesis of Epinephrine through Modularized Multienzyme Cascades
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05637C, PaperWenhao Meng, Zejiao Liu, Xiaofan Lin, Zhenkun Zhang, Yifei Zhang
Heavily used as an emergency medicine, the natural hormone epinephrine is still primarily produced via chemical synthesis followed by chiral resolution, with efficient biomanufacturing yet to be developed. Here, we...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05637C, PaperWenhao Meng, Zejiao Liu, Xiaofan Lin, Zhenkun Zhang, Yifei Zhang
Heavily used as an emergency medicine, the natural hormone epinephrine is still primarily produced via chemical synthesis followed by chiral resolution, with efficient biomanufacturing yet to be developed. Here, we...
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Selective polyethylene hydrocracking to liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons over Co–Ni catalysts supported on H-BEA zeolite
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04620C, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Mahdokht Soltani, Julia N. Hancock, Zeno R. Ramadhan, Samuel Somerville, Jamie Clark, Richard Tilley, Julie E. RorrerAn optimal 1 : 1 ratio of Co and Ni on an acidic zeolite catalyzes the conversion of polyethylene to value-added hydrocarbons by balancing hydrogen activation and suppressing methane formation.
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Porous ionic liquids from cyclodextrin carbon for deep extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05670E, PaperKaihao Mo, Peng Cui, Dongni Liu, Cailan Chen, Hanyu Zhang, Minmeng Tang, Peiwen Wu, Yan Huang, Haiyan Ji, Wenshuai Zhu
By incorporating porous carbons from a green cyclodextrin polymer with ionic liquid, a novel porous ionic liquid was constructed for deep extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
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Photoredox catalysis with pyridinium and structurally related onium salts: sustainable synthesis via reactive oxygen species generation and electron transfer
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03738G, Tutorial ReviewXin-Rong Yao, Jing-Wang Cui, Meng-Ze Jia, Jie Zhang
Tunable pyridinium catalysts with redox activity and Lewis acidity, facilitate photocatalytic oxidations, bond cleavages, and tandem transformations of diverse organic molecules via ROS generation and electron transfer.
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