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Mechanism-infused machine learning for scattered metal recovery: SHAP decodes multiscale physicochemical drivers in refractory matrices
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04492H, PaperJiayu Zhang, Ji Zhang, Ping Zhu, Zhenming Xu, Lingen Zhang
This research optimized the recovery process through machine learning and SHAP analysis, utilizing fly ash to replace toxic chlorinating agents, thereby achieving efficient and environmentally sound recovery of multiple scattered metals.
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Perovskite-triggered dual exsolution of oxygen-deficient CeO2 matrix and NiFe nanoalloys for enhanced CO2 electrolysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04390E, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Biao Ouyang, Ming Yang, Lin-Bo Liu, Shuo Liu, Yan Li, Xian-Zhu Fu, Yifei Sun, Subiao Liu, Jing-Li LuoSr1.95Ce0.05Fe1.3Ni0.2Mo0.5O6−δ with optimal Ce doping allowed in situ co-exsolving CeO2 phase and NiFe nanoalloys on the surface, which achieved a high current density of 1.57 A cm−2 at 1.5 V and 850 °C with a CO faradaic efficiency of over 96%.
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Oxygen vacancy-hydroxyl frustrated Lewis pairs enabling CO2 cycloaddition for halogen-free synthesis of cyclic carbonates
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04831A, PaperChengguang Yue, Jiaxin Li, Mei-Yan Wang, Zhiyi Yang, Tiantian Xiao, Ji Qi, Shouying Huang, Yue Wang, Liang-Nian He, Xinbin Ma
A series of Co3O4 catalysts with unique oxygen vacancy-hydroxyl FLPs were developed. The FLPs breaks the trade-off between CO2 adsorption and dissociation via forming a metastable d-HCO3 species, enabling the efficient synthesis of cyclic carbonates.
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A sustainable method for potato side stream valorisation to obtain steroidal glycoalkaloids within a bioeconomic approach
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03072B, Paper
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Nina Stadler, Birgit Henßen, Jörg Pietruszka, Thomas ClassenThis research highlights the sustainable extraction of steroidal glycoalkaloids from potato side-streams using green solvents to minimize environmental impact and enhance valorization.
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Mechanochemical ball milling as an emerging tool in chemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03507D, Critical Review
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Anamarija Briš, Davor Margetić, Vjekoslav ŠtrukilA comprehensive review of mechanochemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers by ball milling is critically assessed, highlighting its efficiency and potential for the depolymerization or degradation of waste plastics.
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Synergistic enhancement of evaporation-driven power generation via thermoelectric coupling at elevated temperatures
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03587B, CommunicationXin Zhou, Changhao Li, Jianfeng Lin, Guang Yang, Zipei Zhang, Zhangfeng Wu, Mi Lu, Jianping Lin
We overcame low power limitations using a novel hybrid evaporative–thermoelectric generator. This sustainable synergy yielded 11.37 W m−2 (31.45% increase) at 100 °C with a p-Bi2Te3 device.
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From lab-scale performance to field barriers: electrocatalytic nitrate treatment for sustainable water remediation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04166J, Tutorial ReviewZhenlin Mo, Wei Guo, Laiji Xu, Yiwen Chen, Shaoqi Zhou, Baojun Liu
A green circular economy system for converting industrial wastewater (nitrates) into agricultural resources (ammonia, energy).
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An unexpected transition-metal free regioselective cyclization of alkynyl-tethered indoles to prepare indole-fused azepino[2,1-b]quinazolinones and spiroindole-pyrrolo[2,1-b]quinazolinones
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04267D, PaperPei-Sen Zou, Yi-Fan Geng, Xiao-Qing Liu, Jun-Cheng Su, Cheng-Xue Pan, Dong-Liang Mo, Gui-Fa Su
A base-promoted atom economical and unexpectedly selective cyclization strategy was developed for the synthesis of indole-fused azepino[2,1-b]quinazolinones and spiroindole-pyrrolo[2,1-b]quinazolinones.
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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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Polyetherureas as aqueous binders for Li ion Batteries
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03953C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Garima Saini, Mei J Tan, Maximillian G Stanzione, Ketan P Pancholi, Harini Kumar, Matthew Walker, Charlie Patterson, Massimo Vassalli, Aaron Naden, Oxana V. Magdysyuk, Jiyu Tian, A. Robert Armstrong, Amit Kumar
We report here the application of polyetherureas as a new class of aqueous binder for the LiFePO 4 positive electrode material in lithium-ion batteries. Polyetherureas have been synthesized using a...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03953C, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Garima Saini, Mei J Tan, Maximillian G Stanzione, Ketan P Pancholi, Harini Kumar, Matthew Walker, Charlie Patterson, Massimo Vassalli, Aaron Naden, Oxana V. Magdysyuk, Jiyu Tian, A. Robert Armstrong, Amit KumarWe report here the application of polyetherureas as a new class of aqueous binder for the LiFePO 4 positive electrode material in lithium-ion batteries. Polyetherureas have been synthesized using a...
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An Electrochemically Promoted Modular Synthesis of Diverse Glycomimetics via Acyloxyphosphonium Ions
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04739K, PaperYi-Min Jiang, Cheng-Lin Ding, Guizhen Zhang, Hongbao Sun, Jie Liu
The installation of sugar residues can significantly enhance the hydrophilicity, pharmacological activity, and bioavailability of natural products and bioactive compounds. In this study, we developed an electrochemical strategy for the...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04739K, PaperYi-Min Jiang, Cheng-Lin Ding, Guizhen Zhang, Hongbao Sun, Jie Liu
The installation of sugar residues can significantly enhance the hydrophilicity, pharmacological activity, and bioavailability of natural products and bioactive compounds. In this study, we developed an electrochemical strategy for the...
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In situ reduction engineering of NiFe–NiFe2O4 heterojunctions for interfacial coupling toward efficient bifunctional zinc–air batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04845A, PaperYi Hu, Ning Han, Yiting Wu, Cong Han, Lizi He
Tuning the electronic interface in heterostructures yields a high-performance bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst (ΔE = 0.68 V). The assembled Zn–air batteries show excellent performance, enabling a new path for green electrocatalysts.
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Industry-friendly urea coating by interlocking waste proteins and nanoparticles via a glass transition approach
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04420K, PaperKanchan Swami, Mona Nagargade, Parul Sharma, Prem Kumar, Bandana Kumari Sahu, Vishal Tyagi, Sarita Kataria, Navjot Singh, Vijayakumar Shanmugam
Densification of feather microfiber at Tg for a stable coating. Graphical abstract image is created with the help of Canva.com.
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High energy content bi- and mono-cycloalkane and iso-alkane jet blending mixtures derived from ethanol
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03955J, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Robert A. Dagle, Nickolas Riedel, Zhibin Yang, Johnny Saavedra Lopez, Alia Cooper, Michael Thorson, Louis Edwards Caceres-Martinez, Wan Tang Jeff Zhang, Hilkka I. Kenttämaa, Gozdem Kilaz, Joshua Heyne, Ralph GillespieThe aromatization of ethanol-derived olefinic intermediates provides a route forward to high energy density synthetic aviation fuel (SAF) with favorable O-ring seal swell properties.
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A green and efficient strategy for leaching critical metals from spent LiNixCoyMnzO2 cathodes: Modulating the dielectric SiO2 contact-electro-catalytic activity
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04080A, PaperMan Yang, Shuhao Qin, Youchang Yang, Mingmi Wu, Ting Lei, Yufei Liu, Huiju Shao
Amid the global transition toward carbon neutrality, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are experiencing unprecedented demand growth as key energy storage components. Contact-electro-catalysis (CEC) method has been utilized in recycling spent LIBs...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04080A, PaperMan Yang, Shuhao Qin, Youchang Yang, Mingmi Wu, Ting Lei, Yufei Liu, Huiju Shao
Amid the global transition toward carbon neutrality, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are experiencing unprecedented demand growth as key energy storage components. Contact-electro-catalysis (CEC) method has been utilized in recycling spent LIBs...
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Green Pathways to Low Sulfur Diesel: Advances and Challenges in Desulfurization Technologies
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04160K, Tutorial ReviewPeiwen Wu, Shaojie Ma, Wenshuai Zhu
Diesel desulfurization is crucial for producing ultra-low sulfur diesel to meet stringent environmental regulations and reduce harmful emissions. Traditional hydrodesulfurization processes, while widely used, face limitations in removing refractory sulfur...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04160K, Tutorial ReviewPeiwen Wu, Shaojie Ma, Wenshuai Zhu
Diesel desulfurization is crucial for producing ultra-low sulfur diesel to meet stringent environmental regulations and reduce harmful emissions. Traditional hydrodesulfurization processes, while widely used, face limitations in removing refractory sulfur...
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An electrochemical azidation of least hindered tertiary and benzylic C(sp3)–H bonds
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05418D, CommunicationJianyou Zhao, Jiaoyang Liu, Zhe Zhang, Chengling Deng, Shengkang Qian, Zhehuai Liu, Fan Wang, Shuai Liu, Zhong-Quan Liu
We herein report a Cu-electrocatalyzed strategy for selective azidation of tertiary and benzylic C(sp3)–H bonds, affording the corresponding azides in consistently high yields.
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Photo-promoted carbonylative carboxylation of alkenes to synthesize β-alkyl ketocarboxylic acid derivatives with CO and CO2 as two mixed C1 gaseous molecules
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04231C, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Hefei Yang, Le-Cheng Wang, Yuanrui Wang, Xiao-Feng WuHerein, we report a photocatalytic carbonylative carboxylation strategy for alkenes, achieving the cooperative utilization of both CO and CO2 as C1 building blocks within a single reaction system.
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Electron-withdrawing group in covalent organic frameworks induced separated redox centers toward enhanced overall H2O2 photosynthesis in pure water
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04352B, PaperLijun Liao, Wenjiao Wang, Wei Qin, Hongqi Chu, Xuepeng Wang, Liping Guo, Zhenzi Li, Fuquan Bai, Wei Zhou
Introducing a sulfone group into COF structure induces electron accumulation and separated redox centers for efficient water oxidation and oxygen reduction reaction, thus accelerating the overall photocatalytic H2O2 synthesis in pure water.
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MoS2-assisted iron-driven peroxydisulfate activation for green and sustainable water purification
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04923G, PaperZi-Hang He, Wei-Lin Wang, Bin Li, Chang Liu
MoS2-assisted iron-driven peroxydisulfate activation for water purification process.
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