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Two birds with one stone: pyridine wastewater depuration with the recovery of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04599A, PaperZiqian Wang, Chunyu Du, Xiaoqian Zhuo, Ruoyan Geng, Guanyu Zheng, Dahu Ding
This study proposed a “two-birds-with-one-stone” strategy that simultaneously realized pyridine wastewater upcycling and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) recovery.
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The role of N-containing carbohydrates in organic catalysis: a review
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03614C, Tutorial Review
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  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Kui ZengThis review highlights recent advances in using nitrogen-containing carbohydrates (NCCs) as renewable feedstocks, chiral ligands, and organocatalysts, showcasing their potential to drive sustainable, stereocontrolled organic synthesis.
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Hierarchical Co3O4 microspheres via dual-metal doping-induced nanorod self-assembly: toward high-efficiency bifunctional cathode catalysts for Li–O2 batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03466C, PaperYongji Xia, Sheng Lin, Jian Yan, Renjie Xu, Yingpeng Du, Chunxiao Song, Dong-Liang Peng, Zhidong Zhou, Jiajia Han, Guanghui Yue
The introduction of Cu and Mn can regulate the directional growth of Co3O4 nanorods, reduce the aggregation of small particles, and change the ratio of Co3+/Co2+, thereby achieving excellent catalytic performance.
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A Sustainable Method for Potato Side Stream Valorisation to Obtain Steroidal Glycoalkaloids within a Bioeconomy Approach
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03072B, Paper Open Access 
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Nina Stadler, Birgit Henßen, Jörg Pietruszka, Thomas Classen
This study explores potato side-streams as a source of valuable natural products, specifically steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs). A bioeconomic approach was envisioned to valorize these plant materials without affecting food streams....
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03072B, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Nina Stadler, Birgit Henßen, Jörg Pietruszka, Thomas ClassenThis study explores potato side-streams as a source of valuable natural products, specifically steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs). A bioeconomic approach was envisioned to valorize these plant materials without affecting food streams....
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Efficient separation of polyester/cotton blends using a deep eutectic solvent–NaOH hybrid system for textile recycling
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04525H, PaperLele Zhang, Tengfei Wang, Yong Wang, Dongdong Ye, Zongqian Wang
We developed an innovative and green deep eutectic solvent (DES)–NaOH hybrid system for the highly efficient separation of polyester/cotton blends, providing a sustainable solution for textile recycling.
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Comprehensive design of phosphide cathodes for seawater electrolysis: from precipitation suppression, high salt resistance, to activity enhancement
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03455H, PerspectiveHongxiang Ma, Siqi Wu, Meng Li, Zhenyu Xiao, Xiaobin Liu, Jingqi Chi, Jianping Lai, Lei Wang
This study focuses on TMPs as H2-production catalysts for seawater electrolysis, and asummarize Ca2+/Mg2+ issues, Cl− poisoning, and strategies to enhance TMPs’ HER activity in seawater.
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Electrolyte engineering for low-temperature aqueous batteries: strategies, mechanisms, and perspectives
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02967H, Critical Review
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jian Wang, Linlong Zuo, Ya He, Ziming Wan, Pengfei Yao, Junrun Feng, Lin Sheng, Zhangxiang HaoLow temperatures limit the application of aqueous batteries. This review analyzes electrolyte modifications: concentration engineering, inorganic/organic additives, and gel electrolytes, integrating molecular mechanisms with macroscopic outcomes.
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Upcycling of long-term Si/C composites by introducing interfacial chemical bonds from spent solar photovoltaic and lithium-ion batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01562F, PaperZeyu Dong, JieXiang Li, Peng Ge, Yue Yang
Through simple wet synthesis and low-temperature sintering, high-energy-density silicon–carbon anode materials were fabricated from waste solar panels and spent graphite, thereby achieving value-added recycling of waste.
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The recovery of valuable metals from spent ternary lithium-ion batteries by repurposing the pyrolysis gas
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03423J, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Zhen Xiong, Hairong Zhang, Can Wang, Haijun Guo, Mengkun Wang, Hailong Li, Xuefang Chen, Lian Xiong, Xinde ChenTo establish a recycling process for spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) suitable for industrialization, minimizing energy consumption and simplifying the recycling process are critical.
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One-pot, in situ reductive catalytic approach for biomass furfural-based secondary amines under ambient conditions
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02500A, PaperPalanivel Subha, Qizhi Luo, Hu Li, Putla Sudarsanam
An efficient one-pot, in situ reductive method using a highly reusable PdNi/Nb2O5 nanocatalyst and hydrogen donors was developed for biomass-derived secondary amines under ambient conditions, providing potential solutions for sustainable biorefinery.
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Complementary acid site mechanisms in hydrogen-free polyethylene upcycling: elucidating the distinct roles of Brønsted and Lewis sites in Ce-modified zeolites
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01799H, PaperTaeeun Kwon, Jonghyun Park, Ki Hyuk Kang, Dae Sung Jung, Wangyun Won, Insoo Ro
Hydrogen-free upcycling of polyolefins over zeolite catalysts yields up to 88.7% naphtha. A linear structure–function relationship reveals that Brønsted acid sites promote β-scission, while strong Lewis acid sites enhance hydride abstraction.
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Conjugated cobalt-tetraphenylporphyrin hypercrosslinked polymers for efficient CO2 capture and selective photocatalytic reduction to CO
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03490F, PaperSaif Ullah, Sughra Manzoor, Jiarui Hu, Irshad Hussain, Xiaoyan Wang, Hui Gao, Bien Tan
The urgent need for sustainable CO2 utilization drives the development of efficient photocatalytic systems for converting CO2 into value-added chemicals.
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Novel Fractionation-Depolymerization Control of Rapid Dissociation of Lignin-Associated Xylan: Toward Complete Lignocellulosic Biomass Valorization in Lignin-first Biorefinery
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02925B, PaperJianyu Guan, Ho Yin Tse, Huaimin Wang, Wancheng Zhao, Raffel Dharma Patria, Molly Meng-Jung Li, Song Cheng, Tuo Wang, Shao-Yuan Leu
Harvesting sustainable aromatic chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass is a critical subject of the bio-based economy. Ideal whole-biomass utilization strategies have been developed for lignin valorization via solvent fractionation followed by...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02925B, PaperJianyu Guan, Ho Yin Tse, Huaimin Wang, Wancheng Zhao, Raffel Dharma Patria, Molly Meng-Jung Li, Song Cheng, Tuo Wang, Shao-Yuan Leu
Harvesting sustainable aromatic chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass is a critical subject of the bio-based economy. Ideal whole-biomass utilization strategies have been developed for lignin valorization via solvent fractionation followed by...
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Production of ethanol, butanol, itaconic acid, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, and lignin from lignocellulosic biomass
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04325E, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Haixin Peng, Mi Li, Ke Wang, Krishna Kalyani Sahoo, Deokyeol Jeong, Linjing Jia, Sumant Pandey, Eun Joong Oh, Jie Dong, Juhee Lee, Ji Qi, Nilofar Arabi, Seyedamirreza Babaei, Shubhangi Arvelli, Shang-Tian Yang, Mairui Zhang, Jikai ZhaoA green one-pot biomass pretreatment and subsequent pH adjustment approach generates ready-to-ferment hydrolysates suitable for producing diverse biofuels and platform chemicals.
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Utilisation of Analytical Method Greenness Score to drive sustainable chromatographic method development
Green Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01574J, PaperFrancis Power, Paul Ferguson, Abigail Jennifer Herbert-Torquato, Sara Ryan, Matthew Osborne, Louie Trezise
The pharmaceutical industry faces escalating pressure to adopt sustainable practices, driven by regulatory requirements, environmental concerns, and economic incentives. Green and sustainable analytical chemistry is pivotal in minimising the environmental...
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DOI: 10.1039/D5GC01574J, PaperFrancis Power, Paul Ferguson, Abigail Jennifer Herbert-Torquato, Sara Ryan, Matthew Osborne, Louie Trezise
The pharmaceutical industry faces escalating pressure to adopt sustainable practices, driven by regulatory requirements, environmental concerns, and economic incentives. Green and sustainable analytical chemistry is pivotal in minimising the environmental...
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A visible-light-mediated decarboxylative umpolung strategy to access carbamoyl/acyl fluorides in a buffer medium: expedient access to unsymmetrical ureas/amides and lysine-selective bioconjugation
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04556H, PaperSubhodeep Das, Supriyo Das, Sk Abdur Rahaman, Sourav Mandal, Ranjan Jana
A visible light mediated green process for the synthesis of carbamoyl/acyl fluorides followed by urea/amide formation for the modification of drugs and lysine-selective bioconjugation are demonstrated in a physiological buffer medium.
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Heterogeneous tandem upcycling of polyoxymethylene into methanol and methylene derivatives
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC03737A, PaperChen Chen, Zehui Sun, Mugeng Chen, Kaizhi Wang, Wendi Guo, Jiachen Fei, Feifan Gao, Heyong He, Yongmei Liu, Yong Cao
A heterogeneous dual catalytic system converts polyoxymethylene waste to methanol with up to 99% yield under mild hydrogenative conditions.
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Self-cleaning catalysts enable recycling of multilayered plastic films
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02739J, Paper
Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Dai-Phat Bui, Shuheng Wang, Laura A. Gomez, Tahmid Ul Karim, Thomas S. Salas, Samira Abdolbaghi, Kevin Nelson, Lance L. Lobban, Christos T. Maravelias, Steven P. CrossleySelf-cleaning catalysts convert polyol impurities in multilayered films to polyolefin compatible streams.
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Enhanced nitrogen fixation using DBD plasma with continuous flowing water and a TiO2 photocatalyst coupled system
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02201K, PaperWen-Dong Wan, Su-Rong Sun, Chao Wang, Yury Gorbanev, Hai-Xing Wang, Annemie Bogaerts
A novel DBD reactor with continuous flowing water as the ground electrode is designed, which achieved a significant improvement in nitrogen fixation rate by optimizing the discharge parameters and integrating with photocatalyst.
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Toward a green hydrogen economy: progress, economic feasibility, and challenges of liquid organic hydrogen carriers
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC02275D, Tutorial ReviewZhangping Cai, Chang Zou, Xin Jiang, Liheng Liu, Ying Chen, Weihua Zhuang, Imran Shakir, Haitao Peng, Wenchuang (Walter) Hu, Xuping Sun, Yongchao Yao
Liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology is a promising hydrogen storage method. This review outlines recent progress in catalytic (de)hydrogenation of aromatic and N-heteroarene LOHCs, highlighting feasibility and challenges.
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