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Enzyme immobilization advances: a key to unlocking renewable bioenergy potential
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03388H, Critical Review


This review provides an in-depth analysis of enzyme immobilization techniques and their application in catalyzing the transformation of biomass into high-value chemicals.
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A quasi-single-crystalline/amorphous high-entropy layered hydroxide for robust glycerol valorization to formate
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03670D, PaperWenqian Zheng, Xianghui Pang, Changgang Dong, Liheng Sun, Jiaqi Guo, Pin Hao, Fengcai Lei, Xu Sun, Junfeng Xie
The glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR) offers a promising alternative to the oxygen evolution reaction in water electrolysis, enabling energy-saving hydrogen production and formate synthesis.
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Beyond bubbles: greener flow-based electroanalysis by an air-driven carrier
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02382C, PaperTayná Silva Bernardino Barros, Eloise de Lima Osorio, Cláudio Teodoro de Carvalho, Raphael Rodrigues, Lucio Angnes, Magno Aparecido Gonçalves Trindade
An air-driven carrier for electrochemical system applications is developed as a novel approach to improve environmental sustainability in microfluidics devices.
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Life cycle assessment and technoeconomic analysis of naphtha cracking electrification using plasma for carbon neutrality
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02106E, PaperSerang Kwon, Seong-kyun Im
Plasma naphtha cracking achieves 60 wt% ethylene yield while producing carbon-neutral ethylene when powered by renewable electricity. Economic parity with steam cracking is reached at electricity costs of 40–48 $ per MWh.
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Insights into the excited state of a phenalenyl-based photocatalyst for facile divergent synthesis of sulfoxides and sulfones
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02770E, PaperVishali Pathania, Mall Akanksha, Shubhangi Majumdar, Pramit K. Chowdhury, Sudipta Raha Roy
A divergent and controllable photocatalytic technique has been developed under mild conditions by leveraging the excited-state routes of a phenalenyl-based organic photocatalyst.
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Self-initiated radical leaching for green recovery of precious metals
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02561C, PaperChenchen Zhu, Anting Ding, Chuanyin Liu, Ming Li, Chengliang Xiao
A green, low-cost strategy using AlCl3 solution enables efficient recovery of Pd and Pt from spent catalysts via a self-initiated radical leaching process.
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Catalytic reductive conversion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste into fuels, valuable chemicals and degradable polymers
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03083H, Tutorial ReviewJingyu Liu, Shuyan Yi, Jingwen Cheng, Sibao Liu
This review presents recent advancements in the catalytic reductive recycling and upcycling of PET into fuels, valuable chemicals and degradable polymers.
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Electrocatalytic hydrodeoxygenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dimethylfuran over POx modified Cu electrocatalysts: the promoting role of POx
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02693H, PaperYiwei Zhao, Chao Zhang, Zuhang Jin, Cheng Tao, Tingting Xiao
Conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) by electrocatalysis is significant but challenging.
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Dynamic tailoring of the gradient porosity of biomass-derived porous carbons for highly effective CO2 capture
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03217B, PaperWeiwei Shi, Yanzhen Guo, Qixin Lu, Haitao Li, Yachao Liang, Faxue Ma, Baocheng Yang, Binbin Chang
Carbon capture has emerged as an efficient technology for mitigating the escalating atmospheric CO2 levels.
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The acetate anion promotes hydrolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) in ionic liquid–water mixtures
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02409A, Paper


A solvent screening shows that ionic liquid water mixtures enable effective hydrolysis of PET to yield terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol when the anion is acetate.
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Engineered Pseudomonas putida monoculture system for green synthesis of 7-methylxanthine
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02883C, PaperBhagya Jayantha, Shuyuan Zhang, Ryan M. Summers, Gamini P. Mendis, Lahiru N. Jayakody
Engineered Pseudomonas putida monoculture efficiently converts caffeine to 7-methylexanthine (7-MX), a clinically proven safe drug for treating myopia.
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Upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate to high-value chemicals by carbonate-interchange deconstruction
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03354C, Paper


Carbonates enable PET deconstruction to valuable terephthalate products with high selectivity and low solvent demand.
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Phase-change azobenzene derivatives for upgraded photon energy storage and release via molecular design
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03447G, PaperXingtang Xu, Penghao Li, Chonghua Li, Bo Wu, Jie Feng, Wen-Ying Li
An innovative molecular design strategy is presented that can significantly enhance the energy densities of molecular solar thermal fuels by simultaneously storing photon energy and phase change energy.
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Exploring 5-hydroxymethylfurfural hydrogenation pathways using NHC-stabilized water-soluble nanoparticles of various metals and alloys
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01961C, PaperOscar Suárez-Riaño, Jaime Mazarío, Gabriel Mencia, Víctor Varela-Izquierdo, Nicolas Ratel-Ramond, Antonio Martín-Pinillos, Edwin A. Baquero, Luis M. Martínez-Prieto, Simon Tricard, Bruno Chaudret
Colloidal NHC-stabilized nanoparticles unlock selective hydrogenation of 5-HMF to diverse products in water under mild conditions.
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Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06571A, Paper


Ultrasonication-derived alginate optimizes collagen interaction in chrome-free leather retanning, enhancing biodegradability and reducing waste.
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Electrochemical Reduction of Ammonia Captured CO2 to CO over Nickel Single-Atom Catalyst
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02515J, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sujin Kang, Lun An, Tianlei Li, Long Qi, Wenyu Huang, Wenzhen Li
Carbon reactive capture and conversion offers a sustainable route to valuable chemicals and fuels while aiding GHG reduction. Direct electrochemical conversion of capture solutions like bicarbonate avoids the energy demands...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02515J, Paper


Carbon reactive capture and conversion offers a sustainable route to valuable chemicals and fuels while aiding GHG reduction. Direct electrochemical conversion of capture solutions like bicarbonate avoids the energy demands...
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Systematic life cycle assessment of cobalt-based blue ceramic pigments: evaluating CoAl2O4 and lower-cobalt alternatives
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02709H, PaperAndrei Ungureanu, Antonella Sola, Paolo Neri, Roberto Rosa, Anna Maria Ferrari
This study identifies low-cobalt blue pigments as sustainable alternatives to traditional CoAl2O4, combining a good colouring performance with significantly reduced environmental impacts through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
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Life cycle analysis of sustainable H2 production and hydrogenation of chemicals in a large-scale coupled photoelectrochemical system
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02117K, PaperXinyi Zhang, Michael Schwarze, Ferry Anggoro Ardy Nugroho, Muhammad Roil Bilad, Carol Sze Ki Lin, Reinhard Schomäcker, Roel van de Krol, Fatwa F. Abdi
This article presents a comprehensive life cycle analysis of a photoelectrochemical water splitting system coupled with hydrogenation of feedstock into valorization chemicals.
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Catalytic electron-acceptor mediated C(sp2)–H sulfoxidation reactions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03110A, PaperWenkai Huang, Xue Yang, Wanting Qi, Yuxin Ding, Changjun Zhang, Yuanyuan Xie
We present a novel catalytic EDA pathway employing NIS as catalytic electron acceptor for the C(sp2)–H sulfoxidation, it circumvents the irreversible consumption of the leaving group by enabling regeneration of the electron acceptor catalyst.
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Electrochemical radical 1,4-dialkoxylation of 1,3-dienes to access (E)-1,4-diether alkenes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03120F, CommunicationChenlei Ji, Yuhe Cheng, Zhiwei Jiang, Yang'en You
A highly selective radical 1,4-dialkoxylation of Z/E-mixture dienes has been reported, efficiently enabling access to (E)-1,4-diether internal alkenes.
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