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Selective and efficient cleavage of Cα-Cβ bond in lignin models and native lignin through S-scheme CeO2/g-C3N4 heterojunction photocatalyst
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02601F, PaperYin Ai, Yuzhen Zhao, Xiaoqin Huang, Xutang Liu, Siqi Kuang, Haichang Ding, Yu-Ling Zeng, Hongliang Liu, Gang Liu
The selective photocatalytic breaking of Cα-Cβ bonds holds significant promise for converting lignin biomass into value-added aromatic chemicals. However, achieving high efficiency under environmentally benign conditions remains challenging due to...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02601F, PaperYin Ai, Yuzhen Zhao, Xiaoqin Huang, Xutang Liu, Siqi Kuang, Haichang Ding, Yu-Ling Zeng, Hongliang Liu, Gang Liu
The selective photocatalytic breaking of Cα-Cβ bonds holds significant promise for converting lignin biomass into value-added aromatic chemicals. However, achieving high efficiency under environmentally benign conditions remains challenging due to...
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Radical Reductive Formylation of N-heteroarenes with Formic acid under Catalyst- and Solvent-Free conditions
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01788B, PaperShaofeng Pang, Qi Wei, Junxi Liang, Liqun Jiang, Xinyun Guan, Bolin Xia, Rong Shang, Yanbin Wang, Yujing Zhang
N-formyl-heterocycles are commonly found in pharmaceuticals and bioactive drugs. However, circumventing the typical catalytic transfer hydrogenation of N-heteroarenes and formic acid for the construction of these compounds, thus avoiding potential...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01788B, PaperShaofeng Pang, Qi Wei, Junxi Liang, Liqun Jiang, Xinyun Guan, Bolin Xia, Rong Shang, Yanbin Wang, Yujing Zhang
N-formyl-heterocycles are commonly found in pharmaceuticals and bioactive drugs. However, circumventing the typical catalytic transfer hydrogenation of N-heteroarenes and formic acid for the construction of these compounds, thus avoiding potential...
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Bio-Derived Dimethyl Itaconate: A Sustainable, Low-Cost Electrolyte Additive for High-Performance Lithium Batteries
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01367D, PaperChengliang Wang, Mingming Zhou, Lintong Zhou, Le Chang, Jianjiang He, Wei Zhao, Jingjiang Sun, Qingfu Wang
The development of sustainable, cost-effective electrolyte additives is critical for advancing lithium-ion battery (LIB) technologies while addressing environmental concerns. Here, we present dimethyl itaconate (DMIC), a fully bio-based and industrially...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01367D, PaperChengliang Wang, Mingming Zhou, Lintong Zhou, Le Chang, Jianjiang He, Wei Zhao, Jingjiang Sun, Qingfu Wang
The development of sustainable, cost-effective electrolyte additives is critical for advancing lithium-ion battery (LIB) technologies while addressing environmental concerns. Here, we present dimethyl itaconate (DMIC), a fully bio-based and industrially...
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Alternating Current Enabled of para-Selective C(sp²)–H/N–H Cross-Coupling of Aniline
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01992C, Communicationzhaoliang yang, haiyan du, Yuan Zhou, Mingming Yu, jianye zhang
C-H/N-H coupling using electrochemistry and non-transition metal catalysis is a highly efficient method for atom and step economy. However, its synthesis remains a significant challenge because of issues related to...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01992C, Communicationzhaoliang yang, haiyan du, Yuan Zhou, Mingming Yu, jianye zhang
C-H/N-H coupling using electrochemistry and non-transition metal catalysis is a highly efficient method for atom and step economy. However, its synthesis remains a significant challenge because of issues related to...
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Exploring 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Hydrogenation Pathways using NHC-Stabilized Water-Soluble Nanoparticles of various Metals and Alloys
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01961C, PaperOscar Suárez Riaño, Jaime Mazarío, Gabriel Mencia, Victor Varela-Izquierdo, Nicolas Ratel-Ramond, Antonio Martín-Pinillos, Edwin A. Baquero, Luis Miguel (M.) Martínez-Prieto, Simon Tricard, Bruno Chaudret
The catalytic valorization of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a key bio-based platform molecule, is central for sustainable chemical production. In this work, we report the aqueous-phase hydrogenation of 5-HMF using a family...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01961C, PaperOscar Suárez Riaño, Jaime Mazarío, Gabriel Mencia, Victor Varela-Izquierdo, Nicolas Ratel-Ramond, Antonio Martín-Pinillos, Edwin A. Baquero, Luis Miguel (M.) Martínez-Prieto, Simon Tricard, Bruno Chaudret
The catalytic valorization of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a key bio-based platform molecule, is central for sustainable chemical production. In this work, we report the aqueous-phase hydrogenation of 5-HMF using a family...
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In situ capture and value-added utilization of CO2 from flue gas using ionic liquid polymer supported Zn catalyst
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02324F, PaperHongyan Ni, Kang Zhao, Shujuan Liu, Xingchao Dai, Ce Liu, Xionghou Gao, Junyi Zhang, Honghai Liu, Kuo-Wei Huang, Xinjiang Cui, Feng Shi
In this work, a porous organic polymer supported Zn catalyst (Zn@PIP-1) complexed with ionic liquid (IL), zinc halide (ZnX2), and vinyl-functionalized triphenylphosphine (p-3vPPh3) has been synthesized by a one-pot method...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02324F, PaperHongyan Ni, Kang Zhao, Shujuan Liu, Xingchao Dai, Ce Liu, Xionghou Gao, Junyi Zhang, Honghai Liu, Kuo-Wei Huang, Xinjiang Cui, Feng Shi
In this work, a porous organic polymer supported Zn catalyst (Zn@PIP-1) complexed with ionic liquid (IL), zinc halide (ZnX2), and vinyl-functionalized triphenylphosphine (p-3vPPh3) has been synthesized by a one-pot method...
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Base-Catalyzed Cascades of Monosaccharide Conversion to Formic Acid: Isotope Tracking Reveals Pathways and Their Optimal Usage under Mild Conditions in Water
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01907A, PaperStefan S. Warthegau, Mette-Maya Siewertsen, Robert Madsen, Sebastian Meier
Carbohydrates are promising substrates for future precursors and fuels if operationally simple and high-yielding processes are developed. Attractive products include formic acid as a liquid-phase hydrogen-storage material that is safe...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01907A, PaperStefan S. Warthegau, Mette-Maya Siewertsen, Robert Madsen, Sebastian Meier
Carbohydrates are promising substrates for future precursors and fuels if operationally simple and high-yielding processes are developed. Attractive products include formic acid as a liquid-phase hydrogen-storage material that is safe...
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Ambient Mechanosynthesis of Flexible Two-dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01728A, PaperYogendra Nailwal, Bryson Baker, Ziad Alsudairy, Mustapha El Hariri El Nokab, Qingsong Zhang, Tuo Wang, Songliang Cai, Yi Liu, Xinle Li
Flexible two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D COFs) constructed from nonplanar building blocks represent an emerging paradigm in COF design. Nevertheless, the prevailing solvothermal synthesis suffers from low time efficiency, environmental...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01728A, PaperYogendra Nailwal, Bryson Baker, Ziad Alsudairy, Mustapha El Hariri El Nokab, Qingsong Zhang, Tuo Wang, Songliang Cai, Yi Liu, Xinle Li
Flexible two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D COFs) constructed from nonplanar building blocks represent an emerging paradigm in COF design. Nevertheless, the prevailing solvothermal synthesis suffers from low time efficiency, environmental...
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Ambient and green processing of lead-free double perovskite Cs2AgBiBr6 films
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00722D, Paper


A green and simple method for processing high-quality lead-free perovskite Cs2AgBiBr6 films under ambient conditions for future optoelectronic applications.
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Efficient low-temperature depolymerization of polycarbonate catalyzed by lanthanum β-diketonate complexes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00829H, Paper


Optimal lanthanum diketonate complex enabled polycarbonate depolymerization below 60 °C, yielding monomers in high yields. Slurrying the polycarbonate sample with toluene prior to depolymerization accelerated the methanolysis reaction.
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A self-adhesive glutenin-based coating cross-linked by genipin for suppressing microplastic shedding in harsh environments
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06154C, PaperYulun Chen, Qingrun Liu, Jianjun Ding, Shaofeng Yuan, Hang Yu, Yahui Guo, Yuliang Cheng, He Qian, Weirong Yao
The large-scale application of plastic packaging has raised concerns on the generation of microplastics (MPs).
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Electrochemical Ni–H Catalysis for Selective Tail-to-Tail Reductive Dimerization of Terminal Alkynes to 2,3-Dibranched Butadienes
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02238J, PaperShide Lv, Mingming Yu, Yinglong Ni, Tiantian Huang, Hong Yi, Aiwen Lei
Reductive dimerization of terminal alkynes offers a direct route to diverse 1,3-diene frameworks, including linear, 1,3-, and 2,3-branched structures. Achieving precise regioselectivity, particularly for 2,3-dibranched butadienes, remains a significant challenge....
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02238J, PaperShide Lv, Mingming Yu, Yinglong Ni, Tiantian Huang, Hong Yi, Aiwen Lei
Reductive dimerization of terminal alkynes offers a direct route to diverse 1,3-diene frameworks, including linear, 1,3-, and 2,3-branched structures. Achieving precise regioselectivity, particularly for 2,3-dibranched butadienes, remains a significant challenge....
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Photocatalytic 1,2-Thiosulfonylation of Alkenes with Thiophenols and Sulfonyl Chlorides Promoted by Directly Knitted Copper Polymers
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02121A, PaperLijie Chen, Kai Zhang, Yajing Shen, Zhen Chen, Weiwei Fang
Considering the importance of organosulfur compounds in synthetic and biological chemistry, copper-containing hypercrosslinked polymers (HCPs-Cu 1a-d) with uniformly dispersed Cu centers were prepared by using the “direct knitting” strategy without...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02121A, PaperLijie Chen, Kai Zhang, Yajing Shen, Zhen Chen, Weiwei Fang
Considering the importance of organosulfur compounds in synthetic and biological chemistry, copper-containing hypercrosslinked polymers (HCPs-Cu 1a-d) with uniformly dispersed Cu centers were prepared by using the “direct knitting” strategy without...
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Visible-Light-Mediated Late-Stage N-functionalization of Unprotected Peptides: Introducing the aza-Zimmerman-O’Connell-Griffin Reaction
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02108A, Communication
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sara Bacaicoa García, Mario Martos González, Wilma Yhlen Graf, August Runemark, Ganesh H Shinde, Ganesh GG Ghotekar, Henrik Sundén
Amides represent a crucial class of compounds in organic chemistry, forming key structural components of biologically significant molecules such as amino acids and peptides. There is a growing need for...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02108A, Communication


Amides represent a crucial class of compounds in organic chemistry, forming key structural components of biologically significant molecules such as amino acids and peptides. There is a growing need for...
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Overcoming the Conversion Reaction Limitation with Dual-phase Sulfide-based Cathode for All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01720C, PaperRuojian Ma, Yingzuo He, Minghao Ruan, Ruyi Fang, Xinxu Wang, Jun Zhang, Yongping Gan, Xinping He, Hui Huang, Xinhui Xia, Wenkui Zhang, Xinyong Tao, Min Fan, Yang Xia
Rechargeable all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs) have been garnering increasing attention due to their anticipated high safety and specific energy. However, the limited kinetics of solid-solid conversion reactions pose challenges in...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01720C, PaperRuojian Ma, Yingzuo He, Minghao Ruan, Ruyi Fang, Xinxu Wang, Jun Zhang, Yongping Gan, Xinping He, Hui Huang, Xinhui Xia, Wenkui Zhang, Xinyong Tao, Min Fan, Yang Xia
Rechargeable all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs) have been garnering increasing attention due to their anticipated high safety and specific energy. However, the limited kinetics of solid-solid conversion reactions pose challenges in...
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Amine-functionalized lignin hydrogels for high-performance N-type ionic thermoelectric materials
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC06542E, Paper


Amine-functionalized lignin hydrogels serve as stable n-type thermoelectric materials through the thermodiffusion effect, offering efficient energy harvesting platforms.
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Intensification of wheat straw autohydrolysis at minimal water input: Advancing a novel hemicellulose-first approach
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02300A, PaperStanislav Parsin, Martin Kaltschmitt
The autohydrolysis of wheat straw, as a key step in a hemicellulose-first concept, was investigated with a focus on separating xylose-based oligomers and water-soluble polymers. The feedstock preparation and the...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02300A, PaperStanislav Parsin, Martin Kaltschmitt
The autohydrolysis of wheat straw, as a key step in a hemicellulose-first concept, was investigated with a focus on separating xylose-based oligomers and water-soluble polymers. The feedstock preparation and the...
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The reaction of maleic anhydride with alkenes: a review on the mechanisms involved in the reaction of maleic anhydride with lipids
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00543D, Critical ReviewShamseldin A. Mohamed, mildrede debello, Justine Cantot, Stephane Lavaud, Guillaume Chollet, Clémence Queffelec, Emmanuel Chailleux
Maleic anhydride is one of the most widely used anhydrides after acetic and phthalic anhydride and its market has grown rapidly over the last century. This compound is a versatile...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC00543D, Critical ReviewShamseldin A. Mohamed, mildrede debello, Justine Cantot, Stephane Lavaud, Guillaume Chollet, Clémence Queffelec, Emmanuel Chailleux
Maleic anhydride is one of the most widely used anhydrides after acetic and phthalic anhydride and its market has grown rapidly over the last century. This compound is a versatile...
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Green solvent-based separation and regeneration of layered ternary cathode materials for sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01636C, PaperLiying Ou, Ying Zhang, Pengwei Li, Kai Zhu, Yinyi Gao, Dianxue Cao
Based on TEP solvent for separating electrode materials, efficient dissociation of NCM from binders and conductive agents is achieved, providing a green separation pathway for the targeted recycling of precious metals and Li resources in spent LIBs.
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Mechanism of ultrasound-enhanced alkaline selective leaching of zinc from steel waste: experimental and DFT simulation analysis
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02296G, PaperChunfu Xin, Shenxu Bao, Yimin Zhang, Bo Chen, Wei Ding, Hongwei Zhang, Shuo Liu
Ultrasound-enhanced alkaline leaching selectively extracts zinc from steel waste via cavitation-driven mineral destruction and preferential ZnO dissolution, enabling efficient hazardous waste upcycling with less reagents and time.
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