RSC – Green Chem. latest articles- Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Imine-Based COFs for Efficient Photocatalytic H₂O₂ Production September 16, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC03415A, PaperYayang Wang, Ting Xu, Zhongxing Zhang, Yaowen Wang, Jiming Huang, Mi Tang, Zhengbang WangAbstract: Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are crystalline porous polymers with precise structural tunability, offering unique advantages in photocatalysis due to their well-ordered pore structures, tunable π-conjugated systems, and exceptional chemical...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Yayang Wang
- Rational design of a Z-scheme ZIF-67/In2O3 heterojunction with a built-in electric field and defects for photocatalytic CO2 conversion September 16, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5GC04070A, PaperChunxia Wang, Ling Ma, Yifeng Zeng, Yubo Zhang, Yanxin Sun, Xinchen Kang, Guoyong HuangA ZIF-67/In2O3 heterojunction enhances CO2 adsorption and activation, sunlight use, and charge separation and mobility, achieving 6805.23 μmol h−1 g−1 CO production rate and a selectivity of 97.31% under visible light irradiation.To cite this article before […]Chunxia Wang
- Nature-derived adhesives based on chitosan and rosin acid with high strength, flame retardancy, and environmental friendliness September 16, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5GC03674G, PaperQi Huang, Zhaoshuang Li, Zhenyang Bao, Xu Xu, He Liu, Min Zhang, Yan Qing, Xingong Li, Yiqiang WuChitosan exhibits exceptional renewability and environmental compatibility, demonstrating significant potential for developing sustainable adhesives.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Qi Huang
- Defect-engineered MOF-801 as a redox-active intercalation battery-type capacitive deionization cathode: mechanistic insights into selective calcium ion removal September 16, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5GC02438B, PaperShu Zhou, Dong Wang, Huangzhao Wei, Hongchao Ma, Guowen WangThe channels of SS-MOF-801 facilitate capturing the thick hydration shell of Ca2+·nH2O, reducing the hydration energy barrier. The defect oxygen groups and SDBS work together to selectively adsorb Ca2+ from multi-ion solutions via redox processes.To cite this article before page […]Shu Zhou
- Sustainable Upcycling of Polyethylene Waste to Compatibilizers and Valuable Chemicals September 15, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC02799C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Darien Kendrick Nguyen, Zoé O. G. Schyns, LaShanda Korley, Dionisios G. VlachosControllable functionalization of polyethylene (PE) waste could generate new polymeric materials that are generally difficult to manufacture sustainably while also addressing the growing […]Darien Kendrick Nguyen
- Low-Temperature Modified-Immersion Molten ZnCl₂-Carbonization and Activation for Continuous Production of Mesoporous Carbon from Plastic Waste September 15, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC02465J, PaperTheerawat Waiyaka, Rungkiat Nganglumpoon, Chonticha Rajrujithong, Weerachon Tolek, Pui Vun Chai, Masayuki Shirai, Anuchit Wuttitrairut, Paisan Kittisupakorn, Joongjai PanpranotPlastic waste pollution has emerged as a critical global issue, threatening ecosystems, human health, and sustainable economic development. Molten salt carbonization and activation (MSCA) presents a promising pathway for converting...The content […]Theerawat Waiyaka
- Biomimicry of CO2 Transfer through a Biotin-mediated ATP-free Pathway September 15, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC02628H, PaperAbdussalam K. Qaroush, Feda'a Al-Qaisi, Ala’a F. Eftaiha, Rana T. Abu-Saileek, Khaleel I. Assaf, Alex MacDonald, Philip G. JessopThe in vivo bioprocess for the preparation of oxaloacetate from pyruvate is an energy-intensive process that depends on the reaction between the carbamimidic acid functionality of biotin and phosphorylated bicarbonate....The content […]Abdussalam K. Qaroush
- Introduction to green and sustainable batteries September 15, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5GC90160J, EditorialCristina Pozo-Gonzalo, Rebeca Marcilla, Maria-Magdalena Titirici, Theresa SchoetzCristina Pozo-Gonzalo, Rebeca Marcilla, Maria-Magdalena Titirici and Theresa Schoetz introduce the cross-journal themed collection on Green and Sustainable Batteries.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo
- Activity-Selectivity-Stability Balanced Bifunctional High-entropy Phosphide for Overall Seawater Splitting at Industrial-level Current Density September 15, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC03723A, PaperChangrui Feng, Yifan Zhou, Shuying Li, Yuxia Jin, Meng Chen, Rui Yang, Wenjia Zhou, Zhengkun Xie, Xiumin Li, Xiangyu Chen, Wenhao Lian, Abuliti Abudula, Guoqing GuanSeawater electrolysis is considered as a promising pathway to substitute freshwater electrolysis for a large-scale sustainable and clean hydrogen production. However, conventional electrocatalysis materials […]Changrui Feng
- Enhanced nitrogen fixation using DBD plasma with continuous flowing water and TiO2 photocatalytic coupled system September 14, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC02201K, PaperWendong Wan, surong sun, Chao Wang, Yury Gorbanev, Haixing Wang, Annemie BogaertsIn this study, a novel dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) with continuous flowing water is designed while other devices commonly utilize immobile water, which can be easily coupled with UV light...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Wendong Wan
- Two-step catalytic pyrolysis of microalgae combining in-bed CaO with vapour phase upgrading over Ni-ZSM-5/bentonite extrudates September 14, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5GC03529E, PaperQi Niu, Xin Du, Pengyu Xing, Stef Ghysels, Kai Li, Jihong Li, Qiang Lu, Wolter Prins, Frederik RonsseA two-step microalgae pyrolysis with in situ CaO and ex situ Ni-ZSM-5/bentonite was developed to achieve efficient C and N emission control and enhanced aromatics production.To cite this article before page numbers […]Qi Niu
- Visible-Light Driven Modular Synthesis of Aza-β-Lactams via Dual Photochemical Cascade September 14, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC03481G, PaperVijay Kumar Kumar Das, Imtiaz Ahmed, Nikita Gupta, Plaban Jyoti Sarma, Shilpa NeogThe development of efficient and sustainable synthetic routes to nitrogen-containing heterocycles remains a cornerstone of modern organic chemistry. Herein, we report a visible-light-induced [2+2] cycloaddition between photogenerated ketenes and azoarenes,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Vijay Kumar Kumar Das
- Visible-light-mediated decarboxylative umpolung strategy to carbamoyl/acyl fluorides in buffer medium: Expedient access to unsymmetrical urea/amides and lysine-selective bioconjugation September 14, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC04556H, PaperSubhodeep Das, Supriyo Das, Abdur Rahaman, Sourav Mandal, Ranjan JanaAcyl halides particularly, acyl chlorides are indispensable yet highly reactive electrophile that hydrolyses spontaneously in water or even with aerial moisture. Owing to their distinct reactivities, particulartly stability in aqueous...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Subhodeep Das
- Upcycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate to High-Value Chemicals by Carbonate-Interchange Deconstruction September 14, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC03354C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Nicholas J Galan, Isaiah Dishner, Bobby G Sumpter, Vilmos Kertesz, Nabihan Abdul Rahman, Felipe Polo-Garzon, Zoriana Demchuk, Tomonori Saito, Jeffrey C. FosterCondensation thermoplastics have become ubiquitous. The emergence of chemical upcycling could transform them […]Nicholas J Galan
- Incorporation of Lignin into Adhesives: Review September 14, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC02998H, Critical Review Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Juan Paez, Pedram FatehiAdhesives are essential in various industries; however, petroleum-based resins raise concerns about environmental and health impacts. Lignin, a renewable biopolymer, offers a sustainable alternative due to its functional groups, which...The […]Juan Paez
- Decatungstate-photocatalyzed hydroacylation of azobenzenes with aldehydes to access N,N'-diarylhydrazides September 11, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5GC03817K, PaperJingya Yang, Bao Huang, Haifang Xu, Qi Dong, Xiaojun Liu, Kejing Huang, Hongyan ZhouA photocatalytic hydroacylation of azobenzenes with aldehydes has been developed. With tetrabutylammonium decatungstate (TBADT) as the photocatalyst, a wide range of azobenzenes and aldehydes reacted smoothly under visible light irradiation,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Jingya Yang
- Electrolyte engineering for low-temperature aqueous batteries: strategies, mechanisms, and perspectives September 11, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 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 […]Jian Wang
- The recovery of valuable metals from spent ternary lithium-ion batteries by repurposing the pyrolysis gas September 10, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 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 […]Zhen Xiong
- Upcycling of long-term Si/C composites by introducing interfacial chemical bonds from spent solar photovoltaic and lithium-ion batteries September 10, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5GC01562F, PaperZeyu Dong, JieXiang Li, Peng Ge, Yue YangThrough 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Zeyu Dong
- Swimming upstream – photocatalytic depolymerization of lignosulfonate in seawater September 10, 2025Green Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5GC03734D, PaperNele Petersen, Silvia Carlotto, Björn B. Beele, Marcella Frauscher, Raphaela Süss, Pascal Olschowski, Girolamo Casella, Adam Slabon, Bruno V. M. RodriguesPhotocatalytic depolymerization of sodium lignosulfonate in seawater using anthraquinone-2-sulfonate as a catalyst. The presence of salts in seawater stabilizes the catalyst, maintaining its catalytic activity over extended periods.To cite […]Nele Petersen
- Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Imine-Based COFs for Efficient Photocatalytic H₂O₂ Production September 16, 2025
