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A circular life-cycle paradigm for bio-derived dual-ligand Cu-MOFs: from scalable manufacturing to greenhouse gas mitigation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06279A, PaperZhang-Ye Han, Xuefeng Bai, Rui Li, Qiang Chen, Jian-Rong Li
A full-life-cycle circular protocol for bio-based dual-ligand Cu-MOFs integrates green synthesis, shaping, reconstruction, and recycling to deliver kg-scale, high-yield products for greenhouse gas capture, accelerating industrial deployment.
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Design of a rhenium-decorated mesoporous nickel phyllosilicate-derived Ni–Re/MCM-41 catalyst for efficient hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06171G, PaperYupawan Maneewong, Pratikkumar Lakhani, Sakhon Ratchahat, Chularat Sakdaronnarong, Wanwisa Limphirat, Bunyarat Rungtaweevoranit, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Kanyanat Khosukwiwat, Kittisak Choojun, Tawan Sooknoi, Keiichi Tomishige, Atthapon Srifa
The NiRe-PS catalyst achieves complete LA conversion with high GVL yield under mild conditions, exhibiting a high turnover frequency. Isotopic studies reveal dual hydrogenation pathways, highlighting enhanced catalytic efficiency and sustainability.
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Correction: The hydrogen economy fairytale
Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC90021F, Correction
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DOI: 10.1039/D6GC90021F, Correction
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Tycho Ehrhardt, Gadi RothenbergTo cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
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Solvent-Free Aerobic Oxidation of Benzylic C-H Bonds via Nanoconfined Cobalt-Porphyrin Frameworks: A Green and Safe Catalytic Strategy
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00073H, PaperHongliang Ye, Kaijing Zhang, Yuanbin She
The solvent-free aerobic oxidation of inert benzylic C–H bonds using molecular oxygen represents an atom-economical and environmentally benign route to high-value oxygenated chemicals. However, conventional approaches often suffer from safety...
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DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00073H, PaperHongliang Ye, Kaijing Zhang, Yuanbin She
The solvent-free aerobic oxidation of inert benzylic C–H bonds using molecular oxygen represents an atom-economical and environmentally benign route to high-value oxygenated chemicals. However, conventional approaches often suffer from safety...
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Quaternary Ammonium Hydroxide Catalyzed Methanolysis of Bisphenol-A Polycarbonate: Performance, Mechanism, and Scale-Up
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05255F, PaperLu Zhang, Li Song, Haipeng Dong, Jing-Bang Kang, Honglu Zhu, Yunjin Zhong, Hengcong Tao, Yao-Yao Zhang, Xianming Zhang
Polycarbonate (PC) is extensively utilized in various industrial applications; however, its environmental persistence and the inherent difficulties associated with its recycling have raised significant concerns. To address these issues and...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05255F, PaperLu Zhang, Li Song, Haipeng Dong, Jing-Bang Kang, Honglu Zhu, Yunjin Zhong, Hengcong Tao, Yao-Yao Zhang, Xianming Zhang
Polycarbonate (PC) is extensively utilized in various industrial applications; however, its environmental persistence and the inherent difficulties associated with its recycling have raised significant concerns. To address these issues and...
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Selective Conversion of Lignin to Benzoquinones Under Ambient Conditions: Unlocking the Potential of a Single Platform Chemical Strategy
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04121J, PaperXinquan Li, Anthony J Chavez, Hao Zhang, Daria Andryushkina, Peter C Ford, Mahdi M. Abu-Omar
Lignin, a highly abundant component of lignocellulosic biomass, represents a promising sustainable source of aromatic platform chemicals. This work introduces a selective oxidative cleavage methodology to convert lignin into high-value...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04121J, PaperXinquan Li, Anthony J Chavez, Hao Zhang, Daria Andryushkina, Peter C Ford, Mahdi M. Abu-Omar
Lignin, a highly abundant component of lignocellulosic biomass, represents a promising sustainable source of aromatic platform chemicals. This work introduces a selective oxidative cleavage methodology to convert lignin into high-value...
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Metal-and Photosensitizer-Free Hydrodifluoromethylation of Unactivated Alkenes via Acetamide-Activated Difluoromethyl Aryl Sulfones
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06124E, PaperLujun Lou, Tianshuai Zhu, Jing-Jing Zhang, Zhen Chen
Herein, we report a photocatalyst-and metal-free, visible-light-induced hydrodifluoromethylation of unactivated alkenes via an acetamide-mediated activation of difluoromethyl aryl sulfones, a class of bench-stable CF₂H reagents. The cooperative roles of acetamide,...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06124E, PaperLujun Lou, Tianshuai Zhu, Jing-Jing Zhang, Zhen Chen
Herein, we report a photocatalyst-and metal-free, visible-light-induced hydrodifluoromethylation of unactivated alkenes via an acetamide-mediated activation of difluoromethyl aryl sulfones, a class of bench-stable CF₂H reagents. The cooperative roles of acetamide,...
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Toward Stable Zinc Metal Anodes in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: A Green and Bifunctional Electrolyte Additive
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06361B, PaperJincheng Zhang, Jingyu Xu, Shubing Zhen, Chunyan Xu, Yuyun Xie, Jiayuan Luo, Xinhao Li, Jinxi Ye, Qian Qu, Tong Zhang
Abstract：Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their high safety and low cost. However, the practical application of zinc metal anodes is hampered by...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06361B, PaperJincheng Zhang, Jingyu Xu, Shubing Zhen, Chunyan Xu, Yuyun Xie, Jiayuan Luo, Xinhao Li, Jinxi Ye, Qian Qu, Tong Zhang
Abstract：Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their high safety and low cost. However, the practical application of zinc metal anodes is hampered by...
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Modulation of Hydrogen Transfer Behaviors over Fe/Cu Interfacial Sites for Boosted Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction Reaction
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06182B, PaperHongxia Luo, Lin Gu, Ziyang Wu, Jun Chen, Jianping Yang
Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) over Cu-based catalysts represents an energetically feasible route for treating nitrogenous wastewater. However, its efficiency remains limited by the sluggish dissociation of H2O, which fails...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06182B, PaperHongxia Luo, Lin Gu, Ziyang Wu, Jun Chen, Jianping Yang
Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) over Cu-based catalysts represents an energetically feasible route for treating nitrogenous wastewater. However, its efficiency remains limited by the sluggish dissociation of H2O, which fails...
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Bioconversion of ethylene glycol to glycolic acid for waste polyethylene terephthalate upcycling
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05987A, PaperHaohong Lin, Rong Wang, Canhao Qiu, Xiaoli Zhou, Anming Xu, Xiujuan Qian, Weiliang Dong, Min Jiang
Post-consumer PET is enzymatically depolymerized and upgraded via whole-cell biocatalysis to glycolic acid, enabling low-energy separation and high-value upcycling toward sustainable bio-based plastics.
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Divergent synthesis of unique trifluoromethyl alcohols through Lewis acid-catalyzed anti-Meinwald rearrangement
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05493A, PaperYu Zhang, Dinggang Wang, Lijun Zhang, Ziyang Qiu, Licheng Zhou, Miaomiao Zhuo, Le Zhang, Dong Lu, Xin Luan, Wei-Dong Zhang
A metal-free, Lewis acid-catalyzed ring-opening of trifluoromethyl epoxides is reported. This divergent method facilitates gram-scale synthesis of pseudo-natural products and late-stage functionalization of drugs with potent antitumor activity.
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Well-Controlled Synthesis of Biodegradable Polyesters using Edible Catalysts
Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05933J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Toshiki Miwa, Ryota Suzuki, Tianle Gao, Takuya Yamamoto, Feng Li, Takuya Isono, Toshifumi Satoh
Biodegradable polyesters, represented by polylactic acid and poly(ε-caprolactone), are regarded as not only environmentally friendly alternatives to current nondegradable polyolefins but also important polymer materials for biomedical applications. The ring-opening...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05933J, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Toshiki Miwa, Ryota Suzuki, Tianle Gao, Takuya Yamamoto, Feng Li, Takuya Isono, Toshifumi SatohBiodegradable polyesters, represented by polylactic acid and poly(ε-caprolactone), are regarded as not only environmentally friendly alternatives to current nondegradable polyolefins but also important polymer materials for biomedical applications. The ring-opening...
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High-performance multi-component synergistic hydrogel electrolyte with enhanced ion transport for flexible zinc–air batteries and wearable sensors
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05884H, PaperQiusheng Zhou, Li Song, Minmin Song, Linfang Lu, Weihao Pan, Xianying He, Chenxu Zhao, Ziyu Zhao, Chuanyin Xiong
A conductive hydrogel is prepared via a facile one-pot synthesis. Based on quaternary ammonium chitosan, it achieves high ionic conductivity (324 mS cm−1) and enables flexible Zn–air batteries with a power density of 164 mW cm−2.
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Asymmetric photoenzymatic synthesis of chiral γ-acyloxybutenolides from 2-furoic acid in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran: from batch to flow process
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00138F, PaperYi He, Ning Li
A one-pot photoenzymatic route toward biobased chiral ABs in 2-MeTHF is presented.
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Unlocking the activity of lattice oxygen in P-engineered MoO2 for efficient oxygen evolution reaction: a d-band center modulation perspective
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05605E, PaperYi Xu, Fanshu Yuan, Xiaotian Xie, Jinhui Tong, Cheng Min, Qian Zhang, Jie Tang, Jie Liu, Tingting Lv, Qianli Zhang
Phosphorus doping regulates the d-band center of Mo sites in MoO2, activating lattice oxygen and enabling the LOM pathway for OER. As a result, the catalyst delivers a low overpotential of 247 mV at 10 mA cm−2 in alkaline media.
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Electrocatalytic oxidation of 1,2-cyclohexanediol to adipic acid with high faradaic efficiency under high current density over a CoFe2O4@CuO/CF catalyst
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05237H, PaperXuzheng Cao, Gang Yan, Qi Zhao, Huaqiao Tan, Wensi Tang, Aicen Li, Yangguang Li
The green preparation of Adipic acid (AA) has been achieved through an environmentally friendly electrocatalytic oxidation process, combined with biomass derivatives as raw materials.
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Multi-field coupling of photothermal effects and magnetism for boosting the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction performance
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04562B, PaperChong Liu, Lianqing Yu, Nannan Chen, Yichao Huang, Yaping Zhang, Haifeng Zhu
A multi-field coupling strategy synergistically integrating light, heat, and magnetic fields achieves a remarkable 50% reduction in HER overpotential and reveals the underlying spin-polarization and magnetohydrodynamic enhancement mechanisms.
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Design and engineering of biosynthetic and regeneration pathways for central sulfate donors: toward the sustainable production of bioactive sulfated products
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05754J, Tutorial ReviewRuirui Xu, Fengling Yang, Weiquan Ding, Xiaoyuan Sun, Yaoqi Tian, Jian Chen, Zhen Kang
PAPS and its precursor APS are central activated sulfur metabolites that link inorganic sulfate assimilation, and advances in their biosynthesis and regeneration enable the efficient and sustainable production of sulfated metabolites.
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Electrochemical selective recovery of thorium from rare earths using an amidoxime modified graphite felt electrode
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05411G, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Peilin Lei, Yun Gao, Xiaoqi SunThorium (Th) is a natural radioactive element often associated with rare earths. Electrochemical selective recovery of Th from rare earths using an amidoxime modified graphite felt electrode is studied in this article.
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Dual silane-promoted palladium catalysis: synthesis of phenols from carbon dioxide and 1,4-enynes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05578D, CommunicationZhongrong Xu, Ting Zhao, Wenxin Jiang, Yanwei Ren, Chaorong Qi, Huanfeng Jiang
A unique dual-hydrosilane system enables the palladium-catalyzed reductive carbonylative benzannulation of 3-acetoxy-1,4-enynes with CO2, providing direct access to multi-substituted phenols under operationally simple conditions.
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