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Green polymerisation of a renewable lignin-derived vinyl ketone monomer to form UV-degradable polymers
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04711K, PaperThomas J. Neal, Arturo J. Ledezma Fierro, Fanny Coumes, Giovanni Poli, Alexandre Pradal, Jutta Rieger
Sustainable synthesis of novel lignin-derived, UV-degradable polymers that offer degradable bio-sourced alternatives to commodity plastics, such as polystyrene, has been reported.
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Site-selective electrochemical C(sp3)–H late-stage functionalization of pyrazolones
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02947C, CommunicationJing-Yi Zhang, Ming-Han Li, Yu-Shun Cui, Ying Yang, Miao Lai, Zi-Xun Gao, Lin-Yu Zheng, Si-Ao Lu, Bin-Tao Liu, Fang-Ling Lu, Yu-Lin Feng
A cost-effective and sustainable electrochemical strategy enables highly selective C(sp3)–H functionalization of pyrazolones. 116 valuable novel pyrazolone derivatives were rapidly synthesized under mild conditions.
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Enhanced production of dimethyl carbonate from the alternating polarity electrolysis of methanol and carbon dioxide
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02358K, Communication
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Momoko Ishii, Maria M. Paulsen, Remi A. Mellinghoff, Heather O. LeClerc, Ho Yin Tse, Hanno C. Erythropel, Julie B. Zimmerman, Paul T. Anastas, Darren S. LeeAlternating polarity enhanced redox-neutral electrochemical formation of dimethyl carbonate (DMC) from CO2 and methanol. Alternating the polarity was found to be necessary for efficient reoxidation of Pd0 → Pd2+ thus enabling higher yields of DMC.
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Intrinsic dual active sites synchronously regulate the solvation structure and interface to boost a highly stable Zn anode
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02878G, PaperHui Peng, Kaifa Dong, Xin Wang, Yaping Jing, Pengyun Xie, Xuan Xie, Zhe Zhang, Guofu Ma
Green CPL co-solvents work by restructuring the Zn2+ solvation structure and the electrode/electrolyte interface Helmholtz layer, building a dynamic SEI, and favoring Zn(002)-oriented nucleation, which enables efficient Zn2+ energy storage systems.
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Degradable polymer films: RAFT-mediated emulsion copolymerization of lipoic acid with vinyl monomers
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04609B, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Steven W. Thompson, Yasemin Fadil, Nicholas J. Chan, Graeme Moad, Sébastien Perrier, Per B. ZetterlundLipoic acid (LA) was successfully incorporated in PBA-b-PSt diblock copolymers via RAFT emulsion polymerization. Films were formed with LA showing minimal effect on mechanical properties. Degradation in DMF results in large molecular weight decrease.
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Photoinduced carbonylative synthesis of β-trifluoromethylated thioesters through 1,2-trifluoromethylation and carbonylation of alkenes
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04881H, Communication
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ren-Guan Miao, Zhi-Peng Bao, Yuanrui Wang, Chang-Sheng Kuai, Xiao-Feng WuA novel visible light-induced metal-free carbonylation method for the synthesis of β-trifluoromethylated thioesters has been developed.
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Tunable stereoselectivity in a wireless electrochemical microreactor using natural chiral ionic liquids
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04756K, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sara Grecchi, Andrea Mezzetta, Lorenzo Guazzelli, Serena ArnaboldiA green and sustainable enantioselective electrosynthesis strategy using a drop of naturally derived chiral ionic liquid, harnessed within a polypyrrole tube microreactor acting as an efficient wireless pump.
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Aligning platinum recycling with hydrogen economy growth: a comparative LCA of hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical methods
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02447A, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jessica Lord, Robert White, Richard Murphy, Jhuma SadhukhanCombination of LCA and MFA to project critical implementation timing for sustainable platinum recycling from proton exchange membrane fuel cells.
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Green upcycling of retired asphalt into “vortex-crosslinked” carbon anodes for high-performance sodium-ion batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05322F, PaperDanqing Li, Xin He, Linlin Wang, Mei Ding, Chunhui Gao, Chuankun Jia
The environmental burden of waste asphalt and the performance limitations of sodium-ion battery anodes pose dual challenges in energy and sustainability.
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Continuous-flow synthesis of organic urea derivatives from CO2-absorbed alkanolamines over a CeO2 catalyst
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC05210F, PaperShogen Mihara, Natsuki Mizutani, Hikari Terada, Mizuho Yabushita, Takaaki Endo, Yoshinao Nakagawa, Akira Nakayama, Keiichi Tomishige
Continuous conversion of CO2-absorbed alkanolamines in the corresponding amine solvent was demonstrated with a fixed-bed flow reactor and a CeO2 catalyst. Both the reaction rate and pathway were governed by the alkyl chain length of alkanolamines.
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Nordic microalgae immobilized to a sulfur-cooking oil copolymer form a highly efficient, sustainable and reusable sorbent to remove heavy metals from complex mixtures
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03769G, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Antonio Leon-Vaz, Martin Plöhn, Juan Cubero-Cardoso, Juan Urbano, Christiane FunkDevelopment of a sustainable, low-cost sorbent, which highly efficiently removes heavy metals from complex mixtures and is reusable.
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Construction of Cu–Re–Ox rich interfaces for the catalytic hydrogen transfer of furfural
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04649A, PaperJingjie Luo, Wenhao Yang, Tao Wang, Hao Liu, Xinyu Mao, Changhai Liang
The transformation of furfural into a variety of high-value-added products attracts a lot of industrial interest and provides a new strategy for the replacement of fossil fuels by available renewable resources.
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Electronic modulation of Fe sites in hierarchical FeOOH for lowering the oxygen evolution energy barrier
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04776E, PaperXiaoge Li, Shuyi Zang, Jun Zhao, Daidi Li, Dandan Wang, Lei Wang, Qin-Chao Wang, Jie Han
Ni-doping enhances electronic conductivity of FeOOH and strengthens adsorption of reactants onto Fe sites, thereby improving its intrinsic activity toward the OER.
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Sustainable direct recycling of Si/Gr scrap electrodes using water-based methods: a green and scalable delamination approach
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04489H, PaperStiven López Guzmán, Lisa Schlott, Cristina Luengo, Marine Reynaud, Marcus Fehse, Montse Galceran
A direct recycling approach for Si/Gr scrap electrodes was evaluated, showcasing a compelling combination of conservation of material properties and cost-effectiveness.
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Advancing sustainable peptide synthesis: methanesulfonic acid–formic acid as a greener substitute for TFA in final global deprotection
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04192A, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Fathima Fidha, Ashish Kumar, Maria Leko, Oleg Marder, Sergey Burov, Anamika Sharma, Beatriz G. de la Torre, Fernando Albericio2% Methanesulfonic acid (MSA)–formic acid (FA) as a greener substitute for TFA in final global deprotection.
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Domain-specific lignin–carbohydrate interactions govern cell wall deconstruction in wheat straw
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04025F, PaperYucheng Hu, Shixu Yu, Guohua Miao, Yuan He, Xiaoying Shen, Haichao Li, Feng Xu
Conceptual diagrams illustrating molecular insights into labile and stable interaction domains.
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Synthesis of hypercrosslinked polymers using coconut oil as a renewable, bio-based solvent
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03906A, Communication
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Paul Schweng, Anastasiia Naryshkina, Alexander Blocher, Robert T. WoodwardWe report a sustainable approach to the synthesis of hypercrosslinked polymers by replacing conventional chlorinated solvents with renewable bio-based oils.
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A versatile, tunable method for NaNO2/HX (Cl or Br)-mediated radical dihalogenation or nitration of olefins
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04596G, PaperJinglian Nong, Zehui Cao, Qin He, Yangyang Zhang, Jichao Chen, Yaxin Wang
We have developed a versatile, tunable method for NaNO2/HX (Cl or Br)-mediated radical nitration or vicinal dihalogenation of olefins.
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Aliphatic aldehydes as CO surrogates via photocatalyzed hydrogen atom transfer
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03981A, PaperLuna Raineri, Valerio Morlacci, Ana Maria Constantin, Aleksandr Voronov, Giovanni Maestri, Nicola Della Ca’, Luca Capaldo
We propose aliphatic aldehydes as a new class of sustainable CO photosurrogates via decarbonylative photocatalyzed Hydrogen Atom Transfer (HAT).
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Enhanced methane combustion over monoclinic single-site Mn-containing nanosized MFI zeolite catalyst
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04039F, PaperMarco Giuseppe Geloso, Sajjad Ghojavand, Chunzheng Wang, Edwin B. Clatworthy, Oleg I. Lebedev, Diogenes Honorato Piva, Francesco Dalena, Glorija Medak, Aymeric Magisson, Hristiyan A. Aleksandrov, Georgi N. Vayssilov, Svetlana Mintova
Our study addresses a critical challenge in the development of thermally stable, selective, and efficient catalysts for lean methane (CH4) combustion.
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