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Upcycling spent polycrystal LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathodes into single-crystal Ni-rich materials via the “four-in-one” upcycling regeneration strategy
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03333K, PaperFu Wan, Da Yang, Ruiqi Liu, Yupeng Lin, Wenwei Yin, Kaida Hu, Changding Wang, Yujie Zheng, Weigen Chen
The “four-in-one” upgraded regeneration strategy achieved the directional regeneration of waste low-nickel polycrystalline NCM111 to the molybdenum-gradient-doped nickel-rich single crystal NCM811.
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A liquid molten salt catalyst with dynamic active sites for efficient conversion of CO2 to CO
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03584H, PaperRui Yu, Baoxin Gao, Xi Xiong, Kaifa Du, Kaiming Wu
A novel liquid molten salt catalyst for converting CO2 to CO via the reverse water–gas shift (RWGS) reaction.
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Upgrading biomass-derived platform chemicals into biofuel additives in synergism with H2O2 via a ZnIn2S4 photocatalyst: towards solar fuels
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02763B, PaperArpna Jaryal, Shivali Dhingra, Nisha Mehla, Md. Ehesan Ali, Kamalakannan Kailasam
Nothing to sacrifice: a versatile photo-redox system, i.e., ZnIn2S4, for synergistically producing bio-fuel additives from biomass-derived chemicals and H2O2 (a carbon-free fuel).
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Crab shell-derived chitin nanofiber separator for high-rate potassium-ion batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02731D, PaperTaohong Wang, Haoxian Shi, Junyi Wen, Donghao Yang, Boyang Zhou, Hao Xi, Zhen Zhang
Partially deacetylated chitin nanofiber separator for high-rate potassium-ion batteries
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Scalable glycolysis-based depolymerization of polyurethane foam waste enabled by ionic liquids
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03643G, Paper


A sustainable and scalable strategy for the glycolytic depolymerization of polyurethane foam (PUF) waste, based on the ionic liquid technology under mild conditions, provides a suitable starting material for re-synthesis of new flexible PUF.
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Interface engineering via in situ constructed zincophilic gradient interphases for high-performance zinc-ion batteries in wide temperature ranges
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03908H, PaperYi-Yang Bi, Song-Lin Tian, Yang Yu, Yu Zhang, Lian-Shan Sun, Jian Li, Wan-Qiang Liu, Kai Li, Gang Huang
With the steadily rising demand for energy storage devices, there is an increasing need for high-performance batteries.
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Catalytic vapour phase hydrodehalogenation of 1,8-dichlorooctane over Pd@MIL-101(Cr)-NH2: a step forward in MOF-based technologies
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04671H, Paper


Catalytic hydrodehalogenation (HDH) represents a promising strategy to remove halogens (Cl and Br) in pyrolysis oils derived from halogenated plastic waste.
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A comprehensive review on hydrothermal humic acids: synthesis, characterization, applications, and perspectives
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03926F, Tutorial ReviewHu Xu, Yangyang Li, Yexuan He, Xin Sheng, Zhiwei Zhao, Li Li
The synthesis and application of hydrothermal humic acids represent a carbon-negative pathway, analogous to the significance of basketball as a vital form of exercise.
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Intensifying hydrogen spillover over silicotungstic acid decorated carbon black-supported Ru by green plasma preparation for boosting the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03845F, PaperYunzhe Ma, Hong Li, Fei Gao, Yue Hua, Xiuling Zhang, Jingsen Zhang, Lanbo Di
Green plasma preparation intensified hydrogen spillover over silicotungstic acid decorated carbon black-supported Ru for boosting HER performance.
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An unconventional photochemical amide synthesis from excited-state nitroarenes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03649F, PaperZengping Wang, Xiaofang Zhai, Pengtao Bai, Li Fang, Shaojun Zheng, Jiajia Zhao, Fu Yang, Chen Xu, Heng Song
Based on the bifunctional nature of photoexcited nitroarenes, a novel photochemical approach for amide synthesis was developed.
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Mechanochemical ball milling as an emerging tool in chemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03507D, Critical Review


A comprehensive review of mechanochemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers by ball milling is critically assessed, highlighting its efficiency and potential for the depolymerization or degradation of waste plastics.
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2-Methyl-2-(pyridin-2-yl)malononitrile: a site-selective cyano transfer reagent for photocatalytic cyanation reactions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03425F, PaperXiang-Chuang Tan, Lei Yan, Hao-Ni Qin, Peng-Fei Xu
Herein, we report the development of a carbon-bound radical cyanating reagent, 2-methyl-2-(pyridin-2-yl)malononitrile (MPYMN), which enables metal-free photocatalytic cyanation with high reactivity and site selectivity.
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Interfacial engineering-triggered electronic regulation of Re and CoP hollow multi-shelled structure toward high-activity electrochemical water splitting
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03290C, PaperGuangyao Zhou, Mingxin Pang, Jing Li, Bin He, Zhijuan Li, Yawen Tang
Cooperation between interfacial engineering and a hollow multi-shelled structure boosts the water electrolysis performance of Re/CoP.
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Short and sustainable synthesis of the anticancer agent tepotinib
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04089B, CommunicationEduam O. Boeira, Angélica V. Moro, Bruce H. Lipshutz
Synthesis of the anticancer drug tepotinib was achieved in only 5 steps (3 steps in the longest linear sequence), with an overall yield of 75%.
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Eco-friendly synthesis of imine-based COFs for efficient photocatalytic H2O2 production
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03415A, PaperYayang Wang, Ting Xu, Zhongxing Zhang, Yaowen Wang, Jiming Huang, Mi Tang, Zhengbang Wang
Imine-based COFs, synthesized via eco-friendly methods, enable efficient visible-light-driven H2O2 production with excellent photocatalytic performance.
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Novel control of fractionation–depolymerization for rapid dissociation of lignin-associated xylan: toward complete lignocellulosic biomass valorization in lignin-first biorefinery
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02925B, PaperJianyu Guan, Ho-Yin Tse, Huaimin Wang, Wancheng Zhao, Raffel Dharma Patria, Molly Meng-Jung Li, Song Cheng, Tuo Wang, Shao-Yuan Leu
Harvesting sustainable aromatic chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass is a critical part of a bio-based economy.
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Ionic liquid-mediated solid–liquid extraction and separation processes for essential oils: modern trends
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01303H, PerspectivePankaj Kumar, Sonali Khanal, Isha Soni, Pooja Shandilya, Manish Kumar, Dinesh Kumar, Tejwant Singh Kang, Vinay Chauhan
Ionic liquids (ILs) have proven to be a potential medium for the extraction and separation of essential oils (EOs) from the most varied sources.
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Upcycling waste polyamide into sustainable plastics by catalyst-free and solvent-free melt polycondensation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03424H, PaperHongjie Zhang, Shihao Niu, Mingyu Gao, Qiuquan Cai, Wenxing Chen, Wangyang Lu
Waste polyamide 66 has been successfully upcycled into a sustainable anhydride-linked material via a carboxyl–amide exchange process, and high-purity adipic acid is also effectively recovered, without the need for catalysts or solvents.
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Porous core–shell CuAu@Cu2O catalyst for acidic C–N coupling toward urea electrosynthesis from CO2 and nitrate
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04150C, PaperXiang Ji, Yaodong Yu, Yujia Guan, Jianping Lai, Lei Wang
The porous core-shell CuAu@Cu2O catalyst promotes C–N bond formation and suppresses the hydrogen evolution side reaction under acidic conditions, enabling efficient electrocatalytic urea synthesis from CO2 and nitrate.
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Skeletal editing of anthranils for chemodivergent synthesis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02493E, CommunicationHaixia Li, Jianming Liu, Yanping Huo, Xianwei Li, Qian Chen, Yang Gao
A skeletal editing strategy has been developed for converting readily available anthranils into divergent nitrogen-containing heterocycles with different amines.
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