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Effective and scalable mechanochemical synthesis of platinum(II) heteroleptic anticancer complexes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02781K, PaperFatin Rashid, Christopher P. Gordon, Jennette A. Sakoff, Jayne Gilbert, Felipe García, Janice R. Aldrich-Wright
A robust mechanochemical strategy enables rapid and scalable synthesis of platinum(II) anticancer complexes. This greener method reduces solvent use, boosts energy efficiency, cuts costs and promotes sustainable metal complex production.
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Utilisation of reactive ionic liquids for energy storage and regulation of the power grid
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02519B, Perspective
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Merlin Kleoff, Franziska Klaucke, Patrick Voßnacker, Rainer Weber, Karsten Neuhoff, Sebastian RiedelChlorine is an essential feedstock for polymers and pharmaceuticals, with annual production exceeding 100 Mt.
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N,Se co-doping strategy to boost the K+ storage performance of metal organic framework-derived 3D amorphous carbon
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01554E, PaperYuyu Wang, Liangqin Cai, Shuo Yuan, Lin Feng, Zhen Guo, Shihua Dong
NSeC material with a high content of edge N and abundant micropores is synthesized, and shows fast potassium storage capabilities, promoted by the pseudo-capacitive effect, enhanced kinetics, and high structural stability.
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Synthesis and characterization of a 3-hydroxybutyrate and 3-hydroxy-9-octadecenoate copolymer from engineered Halomonas
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02422F, PaperXinyu Chen, Jiangnan Chen, Xu Yan, Qiong Wu, Fuqing Wu, Guo-Qiang Chen
A new copolymer of 3-hydroxybutyrate and 3-hydroxy-9-octadecenoate produced using recombinant Halomonas bluephagenesis is reported. The properties of this copolymer are characterized, and its potential applications are demonstrated.
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Polyphenolic nanomaterials ameliorated salmonellosis via barrier restoration and microbiota regulation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01363A, PaperTianyou Wang, Jinhong Dong, Bo Liang, Jianhua Zhang, Weijie Liu, Hengjie Zhang, Lei Yang, Yiwen Li, Xianchun Chen, Zhipeng Gu
Polyphenolic nanomaterials were developed for ciprofloxacin delivery, enhancing antibacterial efficacy while protecting gut health through green synthesis, minimizing side effects, and promoting intestinal barrier and microbiota recovery.
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Application and mechanism of various modified nano zero-valent iron in wastewater treatment: a critical review
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02077H, Critical ReviewWei Teng, Kang Yang, Junhui Chen, Hongji Li, Junwei Han
This review systematically summarizes the nZVI modification strategies and their enhanced contaminant removal mechanisms for improved wastewater treatment.
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Closed-loop electro-upcycling of PET waste into formate and hydrogen via self-supported NiCo2O4 spinel arrays
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01993A, PaperMingkun Jiang, Yang Yang, Yujie Wang, Yajie Wang, Marina Ratova, Dan Wu
NiCo2O4 electrocatalyst upcycles PET to formate (96.7% FE) and H2 at 400 mA cm−2, giving $774.56 per ton PET. Ni–Co sites cleave C–C bonds while limiting overoxidation, enabling sustainable plastic valorization.
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Life-cycle environmental impacts of typical plasticizers for plastics and their sustainable transformation potential
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01960E, PaperYijun Li, Kai Zhao, Chi Wang, Hang Fu, Shanying Hu
This study presents a comparative life cycle assessment of 12 commonly used plasticizers, highlighting key differences in their environmental profiles and identifying promising candidates for green substitution.
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Performance and structural evolution of a new critical raw material-free catalyst, synthesized from spent lithium-ion batteries, for solar-driven CO2 conversion
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 E. Depero, Elza BontempiA new critical raw material-free malate catalyst originating from spent lithium-ion batteries was prepared. It shows high catalytic performance for CO2 conversion.
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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
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 practical, environmentally friendly, visible-light-driven and EDA complex-promoted method for the synthesis of α-trifluoromethyl-β-phosphorodithioate tertiary alcohols in the absence of metals, photocatalysts and oxidants has been reported.
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Making polymers with low carbon content: a sustainable option
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02706C, PerspectiveYanni Xia, Chengjian Zhang, Xinghong Zhang
To address challenges from petroleum-based polluting polymers, we propose partial substitution of polymer carbon with oxygen (or sulfur) and biomass carbon to construct low-carbon polymers.
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Selective chemodivergent depolymerization of poly(cyclohexene carbonate) with lanthanide-organic catalysts
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01399B, Paper
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  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. MarksIntroducing chemodiversity into chemical plastics recycling could provide a catalyst-efficient means of recovering high-value building blocks from synthetic polymers for many recycling applications via simple tuning of catalytic conditions.
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Research progress on photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide over MOFs and COFs
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02617B, Critical ReviewYang An, Tianyan Cai, Weiyi Jiang, Tao Lei, Huan Pang
This paper examines photocatalytic H2O2 production, focusing on MOFs, COFs, and their derivatives. Key mechanisms and advances are discussed, along with current challenges and future research directions.
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Harnessing the synergism between Ni particles and an Ni–ceria interface for efficient biomass reductive amination
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02082D, PaperYulong Li, Rong Shang, Shipeng Wu, Qinghu Tang, Qiu-E Cao, Wenhao Fang
An Ni/CeO2 catalyst reached a 100% AMF yield from HMF reductive amination under hypobaric H2. Ingenious integration of distinct Ni active sites on a single catalyst can synergistically drive the transformations of organic reactants and H2 molecules.
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Production of value-added chemicals and fuels from selective conversion of CO, CC, and C–O bonds in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural over bimetallic catalysts
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 ZhaoThis review highlights the utilization of bimetallic catalysts in the catalytic hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and summarizes metal–support interactions, including the electronic and steric effects, oxygen vacancies, and acidity.
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Visible light-driven regioselective tert-butyl peroxidation and hydroperoxidation of alkenes using TBHP
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02911B, PaperRenhua Su, Jiantao Zhang, Yanfu Jiang, Xian Jiang, Peng Zhou, Jingxing Jiang, Weibing Liu
We report a visible-light-driven bisperoxidation of aryl alkenes using TBHP, enabling the regioselective synthesis of α,β-bisperoxides. This represents the first radical reaction using TBHP as source of tert-butylperoxy and hydroperoxy groups.
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Biobased amide surfactants derived from cellulose-waste hydroxy acids: mechanochemical synthesis, foam fractionation and performance
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. These HAs are then used in the production of biobased amide surfactants using mechanochemistry.
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Assessing mass intensity as a green chemistry metric: why expanding system boundaries is not enough
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02994E, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Stefan Eichwald, Hesam Ostovari, Hannah Minten, Janine Meyer-Waßewitz, Dieter Förtsch, Niklas von der AssenThis study investigates under which circumstances the common practice of using mass intensities as proxies for environmental impacts is suitable—and where it fails.
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One-pot electrocatalytic lignin depolymerization with in situ extraction: a feasible approach for the production of biomass-based oils
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01810B, PaperLucie M. Lindenbeck, Silas Brand, Finn Schatz, Franka Stallmann, Nele Petersen, Björn B. Beele, Jessica Pichler, Marcella Frauscher, Raphaela Süss, Pascal Olschowski, Serhiy Budnyk, Adam Slabon, Bruno V. M. Rodrigues
A biphasic electrocatalytic system using MIBK extracts lignin-derived compounds during the aqueous-phase depolymerization of Kraft lignin, affording a stable, low-molecular-weight bio-oil (>60% yield) with potential as a lubricant base oil. Image partly generated using AI.
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The use of a dynamic solvent system as a novel approach to sustainable MOF crystallization
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01029B, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Leonid Shupletsov, Alina C. Schieck, Irena Senkovska, Volodymyr Bon, Stefan KaskelInstead of the toxic and strictly regulated dimethylformamide, a dynamic solvent system containing an alcohol and a carboxylic acid is used for the synthesis, enabling the production of high-quality MOFs alongside valuable esterification products.
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