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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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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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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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Advances in biomass-based molecularly imprinted polymers: from sustainable design to diverse applications
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01018G, Tutorial ReviewLina Fu, Xinlin Zhang, Xuanting Zhao, Litao Wang, Yujie Fu
This work comprehensively reviewed the recent advances in biomass-based molecularly imprinted polymers (bio-based MIPs), including classification, design strategies, and diverse applications.
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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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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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Atom-efficient aldol condensation via magnetically recyclable nanoreactors: sol–gel imprinting enables template-switchable triple selectivity
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02933C, PaperYa Liu, Jinghai Yan, Yi Hao, Xuemeng Tian, Yue Wang, Xueyi Liu, Ruixia Gao
By synergizing molecular precision with scalable selectivity and covalent durability, this work establishes a programmable green catalysis paradigm via magnetic sol–gel surface imprinting nanoreactor.
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Techno-economic assessment of bio-based routes for acrylic acid production
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01769F, Paper
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  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'Agostino
This work evaluates the techno-economic performance of biobased and conventional routes for producing acrylic acid, a key industrial chemical. Four pathways are assessed: three glycerol-based routes (via allyl alcohol, lactic...
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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. Four pathways are assessed: three glycerol-based routes (via allyl alcohol, lactic...
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Copper(I) anchored on a covalent triazine framework/ionic liquid as a recyclable catalytic system for cyclization of propargylic amines with CO2 under ambient conditions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02137E, PaperYu Guan, Bin Wang, Yan-Ling Ying, Ping Li, Zhan-Hui Zhang
A novel and efficient approach has been developed for the preparation of 2-oxazolidinones through propargylamine–CO2 coupling reactions employing a Cu(I)-functionalized covalent triazine framework (CTF)/ionic liquid as a recyclable catalytic system.
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Radical reductive formylation of N-heteroarenes with formic acid under catalyst- and solvent-free conditions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01788B, PaperShaofeng Pang, Qi Wei, Junxi Liang, Liqun Jiang, Xinyun Guan, Bolin Xia, Rong Shang, Yanbin Wang, Yujing Zhang
A catalyst- and solvent-free system for reductive formylation of N-heteroarenes with formic acid was developed via a radical-mediated hydrogen transfer strategy to obtain N-formyl-heterocycles.
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Boosting the sustainable recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries through mechanochemistry
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02354H, PaperShubin Wang, Shuxuan Yan, Zihao Chen, Yudie Ou, Binod Mahara, Xiangping Chen, Ying Yang, Tao Zhou
Mechanochemistry, with low energy and reagent use, minimizes secondary waste and offers a scalable, sustainable route for closed-loop recycling of complex spent LIBs, aligning with the principles of green chemistry and the circular economy.
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Caffeine-catalyzed synthesis of photopolymers for digital light processing
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00177C, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Warrick Ma, Anthony R. D'Amato, Yadong WangA caffeine-catalyzed reaction synthesizes an elastic, degradable, and sustainable thiol–norbornene photopolymer for digital light processing.
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Visible-light-mediated late-stage N-functionalization of unprotected peptides: introducing the aza-Zimmerman–O'Connell–Griffin reaction
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02108A, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sara Bacaicoa, Mario Martos, Wilma Yhlen Graf, August Runemark, Ganesh H. Shinde, Ganesh S. Ghotekar, Henrik SundénA sustainable, reagent-free method for amide synthesis and peptide functionalization via photoinduced ZOG rearrangement. High-yielding, purification without chromatography, and driven solely by light—ideal for greener peptide modification.
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Amine-functionalized lignin hydrogels for high-performance N-type ionic thermoelectric materials
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06542E, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Nazish Jabeen, Clara M. Gómez, Rafael Muñoz-Espí, Andrés Cantarero, Maurice N. Collins, Mario CulebrasAmine-functionalized lignin hydrogels serve as stable n-type thermoelectric materials through the thermodiffusion effect, offering efficient energy harvesting platforms.
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Green solvent-based separation and regeneration of layered ternary cathode materials for sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01636C, PaperLiying Ou, Ying Zhang, Pengwei Li, Kai Zhu, Yinyi Gao, Dianxue Cao
Based on TEP solvent for separating electrode materials, efficient dissociation of NCM from binders and conductive agents is achieved, providing a green separation pathway for the targeted recycling of precious metals and Li resources in spent LIBs.
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Mechanism of ultrasound-enhanced alkaline selective leaching of zinc from steel waste: experimental and DFT simulation analysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02296G, PaperChunfu Xin, Shenxu Bao, Yimin Zhang, Bo Chen, Wei Ding, Hongwei Zhang, Shuo Liu
Ultrasound-enhanced alkaline leaching selectively extracts zinc from steel waste via cavitation-driven mineral destruction and preferential ZnO dissolution, enabling efficient hazardous waste upcycling with less reagents and time.
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Recycling of polystyrene waste to mono-aromatic hydrocarbons via intermittent thermal scission
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01563D, PaperZhuohan Lin, Jiaxin Li, Wang Xu, Qiaohui Ruan, Jiakang Hu, Peiqing Yuan, Yan Li
Tunable depolymerization–repolymerization during polystyrene pyrolysis enables selective production of mono-aromatic hydrocarbons (MAHs), achieving >90% liquid yield with ~95% MAHs. The strategy applies to various polystyrene feedstocks.
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Amino and hydroxyl functionalization of nucleosides via resonant acoustic mixing
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01768H, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Julian Marlyn, Olivia Del Carlo, James D. Thorpe, Masad J. DamhaThis study finds resonant acoustic mixing to be an effective tool in solvent minimization and rate acceleration in a variety of functionalization and protection reactions on nucleosides.
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Streamer-spark discharge at the water surface as a source of plasma-activated water: nitrogen fixation yields and biocidal efficiency
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01343G, PaperJiří Fujera, Petr Hoffer, Václav Prukner, Palma Rosa Rotondo, Garima Arora, Vít Jirásek, Rita Milvia De Miccolis Angelini, Petr Lukeš, Milan Šimek
The plasma filaments propagating along the air–water interface offer a useful approach to enhance the transport of reactive species from plasma into the liquid medium.
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