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Regulating interfacial proton transfer via Mo-induced hydrated K+-H2O networks in CoP@CoMoO4 heterojunction for enhanced alkaline hydrogen evolution
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC02036D, PaperBingbing Qiu, Banglong Shen, Junhao Dai, Donghui Zhang, Yanfang Wang, Huaqiang Chu, Fucong Lyu
The interface water structure of a heterostructure catalyst (CoP@CoMoO4) is regulated to increase the proportion of K+-H2O, which enhances the adsorption of water at the active sites, achieving efficient hydrogen evolution in alkaline solutions.
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Ni@ETS-10-catalyzed carboxylation of aryl and alkyl halides with CO2 in water: a green strategy for CO2 utilization
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC03050E, CommunicationChaojie Zhu, Xin Bao, Yiqing Xin, Huili Liu, Xiangdong He, Feiyang Li, Cheng Wang, Maogui Huang
The first successful example of zeolite-supported metal-catalyzed carboxylation of aryl and alkyl halides with CO2 in water under clean and green conditions.
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A bio-based route to formaldehyde-free, wet-durable wood bonding: aldehyde-functionalized straw microparticles stabilize networks and interphases in polyacrylamide adhesives
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01686C, PaperBo Hu, Feifei Gao, Yuan Xu, Ke Zhang, Minmin Qiang, Jikun Xu, Ling Qiu, Heyu Chen
A bio-adhesive from aldehyde-functionalized straw and Bio-AM forms a synergistic interfacial bonding network. It delivers good wet shear strength and low global warming impact for sustainable use.
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From data to catalysis: advances and prospects of machine learning-driven electrocatalytic CO2 reduction
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01575A, Critical ReviewHe Xixue, Ma Ruoxin, Zhang Zekun, Zhang Luping, Li Jiqun, Yan Wei, Xu Hao
As global decarbonization imperatives intensify, the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) has emerged as a key area of research in sustainable energy research.
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Naphthols improve lignin separation and induce photoluminescent structural changes during glycolic acid/pentanol biphasic pretreatment of poplar
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC02097F, PaperHong Liao, Wenjun Ying, Junjun Zhu, Huayou Chen, Junhua Zhang
In a glycolic acid/pentanol biphasic system, naphthol additives enriched in the organic phase, enhanced delignification and lignin fluorescence, and retained XOS yields, enabling simultaneous carbohydrate valorization and lignin functionalization.
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An integrated hydrodeoxygenation–hydroisomerization strategy for biofuel production from cashew nut shell liquid
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC07085F, PaperDekang Kong, Xuan Guo, Pei Hu, Yudi Zhao, Junhao Wang, Huili Zhang, Yunming Fang
Cashew nut shell liquid is continuously upgraded to renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in a one-pot hydrodeoxygenation-hydroisomerization dual-bed reactor.
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Eco-efficient fractionation of bamboo using a pyruvic acid-based deep eutectic solvent: a waste-minimized strategy for comprehensive valorization
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00388E, PaperFan Zhang, Jianbo Huang, Zeqi Wu, Zhenhua Su, Jun Xie, Chuanfu Liu, Wu Lan
A waste-minimized DES biorefinery enables selective bamboo fractionation for levoglucosan and lignin production, while directly upcycling solvent filtrate into plastic films.
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Application-driven design of a biocatalyst for the continuous synthesis of levulinate esters from α-angelica lactone: synergistic effects of silica, triflate ionic liquid and lipase
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01261B, PaperPiotr Latos, Anna Wolny, Paulina Powroźnik, Sebastian Jurczyk, Maciej Krzywiecki, Anna Chrobok
This study presents the design of a biocatalyst for the continuous synthesis of sustainable bioproducts with lignocellulosic biomass.
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Closing the loop to minimize the generation of liquid waste: recycling phosphorus species from solid residue to activate with H3PO4 for next-round activating biomass
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06796K, PaperMengjiao Fan, Maowen Qi, Yuxu Liu, Xiantao Meng, Yuchen Jiang, Baihong Li, Wenjian Liu, Shu Zhang, Yi Wang, Xun Hu
Activation of poplar with H3PO4 and washing filtrate to form porous activated carbon (AC).
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CuMoRu ternary alloy nanorods: synergy effect of metal elements enables efficient electrochemical CO2 reduction towards selective ethanol production
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00844E, PaperDong Xiang, Huanzong Liao, Ziyi Gui, Dezhong Hu, Kunzhen Li, Kanghua Miao, Aidar Kuchkaev, Dmitry G. Yakhvarov, Xiongwu Kang, Xiufang Wang
Synergy of Cu, Mo and Ru in alloy nanorods suppresses HER, and promotes *CO, asymmetric CO–CHO coupling and the hydrogenation of C2H3O to C2H5OH, achieving a FE of 51.8% and partial current density of 182.7 mA cm−2 for ethanol production.
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Precursor-regulated reconstruction of Cu-based catalysts for efficient electrocatalytic urea synthesis from CO2 and nitrate
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC02101H, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ke Wu, Guojie Ye, Zhengwei Zhou, Zuofeng Chen, Zhendong Lei, Deli WuElectrocatalytic C–N coupling of CO2 and nitrate offers a sustainable route to urea. We show that precursor chemistry regulates Cu active states during electrolysis, stabilizing *CO–*NH2 coupling and enabling efficient urea electrosynthesis.
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Interfacial ozone chemistry enables aromatic oxidation in microdroplets
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00973E, PaperLian Xue, Boyu Zhu, Peng Zheng, Xinyao Li, Kaiyu Geng, Jiao Geng, Xingbang Hu
Catalyst-free microdroplets enable in situ O3 generation and mild aerobic oxidation under ambient conditions.
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Advanced sodium-ion battery anode material prepared by regulating an environmentally friendly hard carbon precursor through bio-based molecular coupling
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01247G, PaperKewu Zhou, Jie Li, Shaoqiu Zheng, Yu Zhang, Yue Zhou, Xinhua Yuan
A bio-based phenolic resin precursor fully replacing toxic phenol and formaldehyde delivers hard carbon anode with 356.2 mAh g−1, 84.2% ICE and 90.5% retention over 1000 cycles at 2000 mA g−1, and a full cell with O3 cathode achieves 241 Wh kg−1.
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Ethylene production from shale gas using a dielectric barrier discharge plasma reactor: an integrative circular economy perspective
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC07016C, PaperSeojin Shin, Kyeongjun Seo, Seung-Jun Baek, Kyoung-Su Ha, Wangyun Won
Electrifying energy-intensive chemical manufacturing is a key strategy for achieving net-zero emissions.
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Deep eutectic solvents regulate lignin properties: in situ synthesis of low-curing-temperature phenolic resin
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01831A, PaperSimiao Huang, Ying Tang, Xiaoyu Li, Yu Zhang, Ying Zhou, Hailan Lian, Meiling Chen
Lignin-based phenolic resins (LPF) are promising bio-based adhesives, but their industrial use is restricted by the need for complex lignin modification, high viscosity, and high curing temperatures.
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Cl radical-mediated electrochemical site-selective functionalization of cysteine residues in NaCl aqueous media
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00888G, PaperShuyan Han, Siyu Li, Yixuan Gao, Yuan Liu, Shuo Zhang, Yanyan He, Hongfang Li, Teck-Peng Loh
A chlorine radical-mediated electrochemical strategy, enabling scalable cysteine functionalization, exhibits good functional group tolerance and enables successful protein modification.
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Low molecular state porous liquids with exposed active sites and faster electron transfer heterointerfaces for photocatalytic CO2 reduction
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01681B, PaperYangrui Xu, Yu Cheng, Yewei Ren, Jie Jin, Xinlin Liu, Ziyang Lu
The solid–liquid heterogeneous interface of a UIO-66-LV porous liquid (PL) maximizes active site exposure and achieves excellent photoresponses and electron transfer efficiency.
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Access to indole-3-urea/carbamate derivatives via rhodium-catalysed Lossen rearrangement: a uniform and safe protocol
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01403H, PaperZhangshun Luo, Enqin Yang, Yijie Xiao, Anna Su Wu, Yi He, Shenyou Nie
In recent years, indole-3-urea/carbamate derivatives have emerged as privileged scaffolds in drug discovery campaigns.
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A three-functional zwitterionic arginine electrolyte additive for modified zinc anodes
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC02334G, PaperYu-Hang Liu, Li Lin, Dong-Lai Han, Jing Zhao, Yu Zhang, Zhen-Yu Hu, Yuan Meng, Wan-Qiang Liu, Gang Huang
A novel zwitterionic C6H14N4O2 additive was introduced into the electrolyte of an aqueous zinc-ion battery to enhance the stability and reversibility of the zinc metal anode.
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Development of an efficient poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) production platform from lignocellulosic hydrolysates using a robust Cupriavidus necator RXI22 strain
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01068G, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Habin Sun, So Jeong Lee, Hyun-Joong Kim, Hyeongmin Seo, Jeongchan Lee, Jung Ho Ahn, Gyeongtaek Gong, Youngsoon Um, Kyoung Heon Kim, Ja Kyong KoA robust C. necator RXI22 platform was developed for efficient PHB production from lignocellulosic hydrolysates. Through characterizing inhibitor responses and nutritional strategies, this study offers a promising route for biomanufacturing.
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