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Quenching-triggered amorphous/crystalline-heterostructure with tensile strain achieves efficient alkaline HER kinetics by operating the unique Co1–P–Co2 electrocatalytic mechanism
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02044A, PaperYunmei Du, Jinghan Xu, Shan Lu, Zhenyu Xiao, Yanru Liu, Kang Liu, Lei Wang
The CoOx/CoP-L nanosheets with 2.65% tensile strain were constructed by the 'phosphorization-quenching' treatment. In situ Raman combined with DFT reveal that heterostructure creates the unique Co1–P–Co2 electrocatalytic pathway for alkaline HER.
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Performances and structural evolution of a new critical raw materials-free catalyst, synthesized from spent lithium-ion batteries, for solar-driven CO₂ conversion
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02583D, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Antonella Cornelio, Alessandra Zanoletti, Giusy Dativo, Roberto Fiorenza, Annalisa Zacco, Mohsin Muhyuddin, Carlo Santoro, Laura Eleonora Depero, Elza Bontempi
The development of next-generation catalysts is crucial for advancing sustainable CO₂ conversion technologies and addressing pressing environmental challenges. This work integrates green chemistry principles by combining CO₂ valorization, waste recovery,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02583D, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Antonella Cornelio, Alessandra Zanoletti, Giusy Dativo, Roberto Fiorenza, Annalisa Zacco, Mohsin Muhyuddin, Carlo Santoro, Laura Eleonora Depero, Elza BontempiThe development of next-generation catalysts is crucial for advancing sustainable CO₂ conversion technologies and addressing pressing environmental challenges. This work integrates green chemistry principles by combining CO₂ valorization, waste recovery,...
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Halide-ion induced reconstruction of Cu-based catalysts to form stable Cu0/Cu+ sites enabling efficient electroreduction of CO2 to C2+ products
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03114A, PaperYahui Jiang, Haichuan He, Dan Xia, Hongwei Zhang, Shirui Tan, Li Luo, Yifan Kong, Liu Deng, You-Nian Liu
In situ halide ions induce the reconstruction of Cu-based catalysts, forming stable Cu0/Cu+ sites to enable highly efficient CO2 electroreduction toward C2+ products.
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Visible-light-induced and EDA complex-driven multicomponent reaction: A strategy for the synthesis of α-CF3-β-phosphorodithioate tertiary alcohols
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01349F, PaperMengqing Wang, Ziren Chen, Fei Xue, Qianqian Tan, Bin Wang, Yonghong Zhang, Yu Xia, Shaofeng Wu, Weiwei Jin, Xuefeng Jiang, Chenjiang Liu
A green and efficient synthetic strategy has been developed for the construction of α-trifluoromethyl-β-phosphorodithioate tertiary alcohols from trifluoromethyl alkenes, O2, P4S10, and alcohols via a visible-light-promoted, electron donor-acceptor (EDA) complex-driven...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01349F, PaperMengqing Wang, Ziren Chen, Fei Xue, Qianqian Tan, Bin Wang, Yonghong Zhang, Yu Xia, Shaofeng Wu, Weiwei Jin, Xuefeng Jiang, Chenjiang Liu
A green and efficient synthetic strategy has been developed for the construction of α-trifluoromethyl-β-phosphorodithioate tertiary alcohols from trifluoromethyl alkenes, O2, P4S10, and alcohols via a visible-light-promoted, electron donor-acceptor (EDA) complex-driven...
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Making Polymers with Low Carbon Content is a Sustainable Option
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02706C, PerspectiveYanni Xia, Chengjian Zhang, Xinghong Zhang
To copy with the challenges of the general polymer materials that rely on petroleum and produce pollution, we advocate partial substitution of carbon elements in polymers with oxygen (or other...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02706C, PerspectiveYanni Xia, Chengjian Zhang, Xinghong Zhang
To copy with the challenges of the general polymer materials that rely on petroleum and produce pollution, we advocate partial substitution of carbon elements in polymers with oxygen (or other...
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Selective Chemodivergent Depolymerization of Poly(Cyclohexene Carbonate) with Lanthanide-Organic Catalysts
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01399B, Paper Open Access 
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Liwei Ye, Xiaoyang Liu, Giacomo Forti, Linda J. Broadbelt, Yosi Kratish, Tobin J. Marks
If feasible, introducing chemodiversity into the selective chemical recycling of plastics would provide a resource- and catalyst-efficient means of recovering high-value building blocks from synthetic polymers for diverse recycling applications...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01399B, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Liwei Ye, Xiaoyang Liu, Giacomo Forti, Linda J. Broadbelt, Yosi Kratish, Tobin J. MarksIf feasible, introducing chemodiversity into the selective chemical recycling of plastics would provide a resource- and catalyst-efficient means of recovering high-value building blocks from synthetic polymers for diverse recycling applications...
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Advances in Catalytic Conversion of Ethanol to Higher Alcohols as Liquid Fuels and Aviation Fuel Precursors
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02486B, Tutorial ReviewRongqi Lei, Zetong Chen, Quanzhou Xu, Nan Wang, Yanlin Qin, Tiejun Wang, Xuliang Lin, Xueqing Qiu
As a renewable green energy source, the catalytic upgrading of ethanol to higher alcohols (C4+) represents a critical pathway to overcome its inherent fuel limitations. C8–C16 isomer groups within higher...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02486B, Tutorial ReviewRongqi Lei, Zetong Chen, Quanzhou Xu, Nan Wang, Yanlin Qin, Tiejun Wang, Xuliang Lin, Xueqing Qiu
As a renewable green energy source, the catalytic upgrading of ethanol to higher alcohols (C4+) represents a critical pathway to overcome its inherent fuel limitations. C8–C16 isomer groups within higher...
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Research Progress on Photocatalytic Production of Hydrogen Peroxide over MOFs and COFs
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02617B, Critical ReviewYang An, Tianyan Cai, Weiyi Jiang, Tao Lei, Huan Pang
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have shown great potential in the photocatalytic synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) which has been taken as an important green oxidant extensively...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02617B, Critical ReviewYang An, Tianyan Cai, Weiyi Jiang, Tao Lei, Huan Pang
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have shown great potential in the photocatalytic synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) which has been taken as an important green oxidant extensively...
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Single electron transfer/hydrogen atom transfer synergistic catalysis for green synthesis of benzyl thioesters
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01733E, PaperHong-Tao Gao, Pei-Lin Ou, Hao Ma, Hao Zhang, Lin-Mei Zhang , Yi-Lei Xu, Yun-Zhou Guo, De-Bo Hao, Chaoli Chen, Dong-Sheng Li, Shang-Fu Yuan, Tao Wu
Benzyl thioesters, a specific subclass of thioesters, are widely used as important intermediates in organic synthesis and the pharmaceutical field. Traditional synthetic methods for benzyl thioesters often suffer from toxic...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01733E, PaperHong-Tao Gao, Pei-Lin Ou, Hao Ma, Hao Zhang, Lin-Mei Zhang , Yi-Lei Xu, Yun-Zhou Guo, De-Bo Hao, Chaoli Chen, Dong-Sheng Li, Shang-Fu Yuan, Tao Wu
Benzyl thioesters, a specific subclass of thioesters, are widely used as important intermediates in organic synthesis and the pharmaceutical field. Traditional synthetic methods for benzyl thioesters often suffer from toxic...
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Harnessing synergism between Ni particles and Ni-ceria interface for efficient biomass reductive amination
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02082D, PaperYulong Li, Rong Shang, Shipeng Wu, Qinghu Tang, Qiu-E Cao, Wenhao Fang
Catalytic reductive amination of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into primary amine has become a very promising upgrading route for cellulosic biomass. Ingenious integration of distinct catalytic centers on a single catalyst can...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02082D, PaperYulong Li, Rong Shang, Shipeng Wu, Qinghu Tang, Qiu-E Cao, Wenhao Fang
Catalytic reductive amination of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into primary amine has become a very promising upgrading route for cellulosic biomass. Ingenious integration of distinct catalytic centers on a single catalyst can...
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Leaching state prediction for battery black mass using online sensor data
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00581G, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Wei Song, Andrey Yasinskiy, Fabian Diaz, Tobias Kleinert, Bernd FriedrichAn innovative process monitoring strategy during battery black mass leaching, using correlation analysis, regression modeling, and mechanistic interpretation.
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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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Mining waste as heterogeneous catalysts
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01509J, Critical Review
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Soo Lim Kim, Heejin Yang, Seonho Lee, Si-Kyung Cho, Chang-Gu Lee, Seitkhan Azat, Jechan LeeMining activities generate significant waste that poses serious environmental challenges, emphasizing the urgent need for effective waste management strategies.
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Molecularly engineering cellulose into a functional cellulose-based aerogel adsorbent for the recovery of precious metals from e-waste
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00100E, PaperYumei Chen, Chunhui Xie, Yang You, Tonghui Xu, Yunqi Li, Jili Yuan, Haibo Xie, Yuanlong Guo
Crosslinking cellulose levulinate and polyethylene imine produced aerogels with excellent adsorption capacities and selectivity for precious metals, providing a promising material for recovery of valuable metals from electronic waste.
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Production of value-added chemicals and fuels from selective conversion of C=O, C=C, and C–O bonds in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural over bimetallic catalysts
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02412A, Critical Review Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Xinluona Su, Tingting Xiao, Qihang Gong, Haiyang Cheng, Fengyu Zhao
The catalytic conversion of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has been extensively studied due to its potential to produce a range of valuable chemicals and fuels through the selective hydrogenation/hydrodeoxynation of C=O,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02412A, Critical Review
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Xinluona Su, Tingting Xiao, Qihang Gong, Haiyang Cheng, Fengyu ZhaoThe catalytic conversion of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has been extensively studied due to its potential to produce a range of valuable chemicals and fuels through the selective hydrogenation/hydrodeoxynation of C=O,...
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Powering lignocellulose biorefineries with solar energy – A critical review with furfural as a case study
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01462J, Critical Review Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Clément Spadetto, Cyril Hachemi, Mathieu Prévot
In the context of a circular carbon economy, biorefineries are set to replace traditional petrochemical installations. While a standard biorefinery model involves the use of decarbonized electricity and reactive gases...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01462J, Critical Review
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Clément Spadetto, Cyril Hachemi, Mathieu PrévotIn the context of a circular carbon economy, biorefineries are set to replace traditional petrochemical installations. While a standard biorefinery model involves the use of decarbonized electricity and reactive gases...
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Efficient Tin Halide Perovskite Solar Cells with Extended Processing Window
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01790D, PaperHongju Qiu, Zhiyue Tang, Haoran Yang, Cheng Wu, Pengyu Yan, Jie Luo, Liming Ding, Yuanhang Cheng, Feng Hao
Tin halide perovskite solar cells (TPSCs) have emerged as the most promising lead-free analogs, attributed to their low toxicity, desirable band gap and high carrier mobility. However, the rapid crystallization...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01790D, PaperHongju Qiu, Zhiyue Tang, Haoran Yang, Cheng Wu, Pengyu Yan, Jie Luo, Liming Ding, Yuanhang Cheng, Feng Hao
Tin halide perovskite solar cells (TPSCs) have emerged as the most promising lead-free analogs, attributed to their low toxicity, desirable band gap and high carrier mobility. However, the rapid crystallization...
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Visible light-driven regioselective tert-butyl peroxidation and hydroperoxidation of alkenes with TBHP
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02911B, PaperRenhua Su, Jiantao Zhang, Yanfu Jiang, Xian Jiang, Peng Zhou, Jingxing Jiang, Weibing Liu
We reported a visible-light-driven, photocatalyst-free bisperoxidation of aryl alkenes with tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), enabling the regioselective synthesis of α,β-bisperoxides. To our knowledge, this represents the first radical reaction utilizing TBHP...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02911B, PaperRenhua Su, Jiantao Zhang, Yanfu Jiang, Xian Jiang, Peng Zhou, Jingxing Jiang, Weibing Liu
We reported a visible-light-driven, photocatalyst-free bisperoxidation of aryl alkenes with tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), enabling the regioselective synthesis of α,β-bisperoxides. To our knowledge, this represents the first radical reaction utilizing TBHP...
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Biobased amide surfactants derived from cellulose–waste hydroxy acids: mechanochemical synthesis, foam fractionation and performance
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01806D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Giorgia Crigna, Davide Moscatelli, Tuomo Sainio
A series of hydroxycarboxylic acids (HAs) with excellent hydrophilic properties are produced from alkali treatment of cellulose–containing materials. The great majority of these hydroxy acids is constituted by glucoisosaccharinic acids...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01806D, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Giorgia Crigna, Davide Moscatelli, Tuomo SainioA series of hydroxycarboxylic acids (HAs) with excellent hydrophilic properties are produced from alkali treatment of cellulose–containing materials. The great majority of these hydroxy acids is constituted by glucoisosaccharinic acids...
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Intramolecular Nitrogen Insertion of Oxime Ester access to Aminated N-heterocycles
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02482J, CommunicationHan Wang, Jing Feng, Dan-Ni Liu, Mingming Yu, Ze-Feng Xu, Chuan-Ying Li
The synthesis of aminated N-heterocycles is a critical area in organic synthetic chemistry. But some issues need to be addressed for traditional amination of N-heterocycles, such as the need of...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02482J, CommunicationHan Wang, Jing Feng, Dan-Ni Liu, Mingming Yu, Ze-Feng Xu, Chuan-Ying Li
The synthesis of aminated N-heterocycles is a critical area in organic synthetic chemistry. But some issues need to be addressed for traditional amination of N-heterocycles, such as the need of...
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