RSC – React. Chem. Eng. latest articles- Product characterization and synergistic studies of in situ co-pyrolysis and catalytic pyrolysis of xylan and polyvinyl chloride December 5, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00359H, PaperTie Liu, Haodong Gao, Yu Liu, Zefeng Deng, Ying Zeng, Shiyuan Xu, Jing Hong, Jiahui Wang, Jiangle ZhangDuring the co-pyrolysis of PVC and xylan, HCl released from PVC effectively catalyzes the deoxygenation of oxygenated intermediates derived from xylan, thereby suppressing coke precursor formation and reducing char residue.To cite […]Tie Liu
- Reactor and Kinetic Study Advances for Highly Acidic Solvolysis-Mediated Friedel-Crafts Reaction December 5, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00379B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Colin Bailey, Connor Donlan, Matthew Glace, Gabrielle Broussard, Someshwar Nagamalla, Lane Carasik, Thomas D RoperThis study presents a kinetic model that simulates the consumption of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (4-HBA), the formation of di-isopropyl benzoic […]Colin Bailey
- Continuous and sensitive monitoring of LPMO reactions using an optical H2O2 sensor December 4, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00332F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Leonor Vieira Carneiro, Anders Ørts Tjell, María Dolores Fernández Ramos, Torsten Mayr, Daniel KracherWe demonstrate the use of an optical sensor to follow the activity of H2O2-dependent enzymes in real-time, using quasi-continuous detection […]Leonor Vieira Carneiro
- Recovery of lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries using carbothermal reduction with spent coffee grounds: a parametric optimization using a combined approach of response surface methodology and machine learning December 4, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00097A, PaperYash Srivastava, Rinki Singh, Hemant Goyal, Prasenjit MondalSpent coffee grounds enabled selective lithium recovery as Li2CO3 from spent LIBs. Process optimization using RSM and machine learning offers a green and sustainable recycling strategy.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The […]Yash Srivastava
- Multiple Brönsted acidic sites of nitrogen-rich dicyandiamide immobilized on silica gel as a heterogeneous catalyst for efficient conversion of fructose into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural December 2, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00516G, PaperDuy Quoc Mai, Nam Thai, Diep Dinh Le, Dao Anh Le Nguyen, Trinh Hao Nguyen, Phuong Hoang Tran5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has received increasing attention as a crucial intermediate for the production of high-value-added chemicals and biofuels. Therefore, the strategy for the synthesis of HMF was widely explored by...The content […]Duy Quoc Mai
- Visible-Light Azoarene Photoswitch Engineering by Heteroaryl Design November 28, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00434A, MinireviewP. K. Hashim, Madappuram Cheruthu NusaibaPhotoswitchable molecules that respond to visible light offer promising area in materials science, life science and medicine.Compared to UV-responsive switches, visible-light photoswitches afford deeper penetration, reduced phototoxicity and better biocompatibility....The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryP. K. Hashim
- Oxygen-Vacancy-Engineered BiO2-x/Bi2O3 Heterojunctions for Synergistic Photo-Tribocatalytic Degradation and Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Performance November 27, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00410A, PaperTianlei Wang, Ziheng Wei, Xueping Wang, Lei Zhang, Wei Zhao, Changsheng YueLimitations of photocatalytic technology, such as the high recombination rate of photogenerated carriers and limited spectral response range, restrict the degradation capability of photocatalytic materials, hindering the practical application. In...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Tianlei Wang
- Highly selective synthesis of 2-cyclopentylidenecyclopentanone via cyclopentanone self-condensation over MgAl-LDO(NO3-) November 27, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00305A, PaperXue Luo, Jiahui Liu, Danhui Li, Lili Zhao, Hualiang AnThe cyclopentanone self-condensation to 2-cyclopentylidenecyclopentanone is one of the key steps in synthesizing high-density fuels. In this study, MgAl-LDO(NO3-) catalysts, prepared via coprecipitation, demonstrated good catalytic performance. Meanwhile, Mg2Al-LDO (NO3-)...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Xue Luo
- ANN-based prediction of equilibrium gas composition and carbon yield in methane pyrolysis and reforming methods November 27, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00322A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Robert Cherbanski, Tomasz Kotkowski, Stanisław Murgrabia, Eugeniusz Molga, Andrzej StankiewiczWe investigate the potential of artificial neural networks (ANNs) to approximate the equilibrium gas-phase composition and carbon yield in methane pyrolysis (MP), dry reforming […]Robert Cherbanski
- Modular continuous flow synthesis of zidovudine (AZT): a two-stage integrated process enabling safe azidation and enhanced sustainability in HIV drug manufacturing November 26, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00370A, PaperYan Chen, Rongkun Jiang, Fang Zhao, Yufang Xu, Xuhong Qian, Weiping ZhuThe two-stage integrated continuous flow synthesis of zidovudine (AZT) was accomplished, addressing the core challenges in converting zidovudine synthesis from batch to fully flow, particularly concerning solvent and reagent compatibility.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Yan Chen
- A scalable approach for constructing bicyclic hydantoin structures to synthesize crucial intermediates for D-biotin November 26, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00319A, PaperSiyue Weng, Zijing Liang, Weifeng Xia, Qin Zou, Xiangjun Shi, Weike SuThis study reports a new method to synthesize the key bicyclic thiazolidine hydantoin intermediate of D-biotin using N-benzyl-1H-imidazole-1-carboxamide, which provides a scalable and industrially viable route to its derivatives.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Siyue Weng
- Screening of transaminases in a wall-coated microreactor plate November 25, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00489F, PaperNicolette Czarnievicz, Elwin Vrouwe, Cecilia Córdoba-Quintero, Maciej Skolimowski, Fernando López-GallegoA new desing of microfluidic devices allows to screening variants of amine transaminase to find the optimal immobilization pairs to yield the microfluidic bioreactors with an optimal productivity/stability balance.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Nicolette Czarnievicz
- Economical synthesis of MOF from CHNS analyzer waste CuO and PET bottles for Congo red sequestration: a pathway towards dual mitigation November 24, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00383K, PaperManish Sharma, Vanshika Dixit, Priya Sharma, Ragini GuptaWaste-to-value methods encompass diverse innovative strategies designed to transform various waste streams into value-added products, such as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), for use in wastewater remediation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Manish Sharma
- Recent advancement on heterogeneous metal catalysts for the upgradation of polyethylene terephthalate plastic waste into bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate November 21, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00372E, Review ArticleArvind Singh Chauhan, Suchandra Bhattacharjee, Ashish Guleria, Dinesh Kumar, Deepak Kumar, Reena Sharma, Dinesh KumarPolyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most widely used plastics, yet its poor biodegradability has led to severe environmental accumulation. Chemical recycling via glycolysis offers a viable pathway to...The content of this […]Arvind Singh Chauhan
- MIK-I: a portable low-cost platform for automated C-C bond synthesis November 21, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00447K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Miguel Alberto Flores-Ortiz, Eliseo López-López, Ricardo A. Gutiérrez-Márquez, Martha M. Flores-Leonar, Andrés Aguilar-GrandaThe formation of C-C bonds through automated synthesis platforms aims to accelerate the preparation of molecules, simplify the operational processes, and […]Miguel Alberto Flores-Ortiz
- Fabrication of recyclable magnetic fluorinated polyether nanocomposites with TiO2–carbon heterostructures for enhanced demulsification performance in oily wastewater treatment November 19, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00438A, PaperXinlei Jia, Yonghui Wang, Dezhong Wang, Yingying Hu, Lanjuan Xu, Qing Cao, Chao Liu, Lixin WeiCrude oil emulsions are challenging to break due to their complex and variable composition.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Xinlei Jia
- Data-driven design of TiO2–zeolite photocatalysts for sustainable vanillin production November 18, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00399G, PaperDaisuke Ino, Satoru Ito, Yoshihiro Kon, Dachao Hong, Akira Yada, Kazuhiko SatoWe combine machine learning with TiO2–zeolite photocatalysis to convert biomass-derived 4-vinylguaiacol to vanillin and identify the Si/Al ratio as the dominant descriptor for vanillin selectivity.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Daisuke Ino
- Enhancing the catalytic activity of ZnO nanocatalysts reinforced with boron compounds in promoting green and sustainable fixation of CO2 with epoxides November 17, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00369E, PaperAhmet Tumbul, Eyyup Yasar, Ahmet KilicThe preparation of efficient and eco-friendly catalysts for the cycloaddition of CO2 and epoxides has been extensively researched for a long time with the aim of achieving green chemistry and net zero emissions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Ahmet Tumbul
- Himalayan forest waste to carbon nanotubes: a green approach using NADES template for reactive orange 16 dye adsorption November 17, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00366K, PaperAnshika Babbar, Priyanka Verma, Vinay Singh, R. S. Walia, Vasundhara SinghThis work emphasizes the principles of green chemistry and utilizes waste forest biomass for the synthesis of value added CNTs, which were then used for wastewater treatment.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI […]Anshika Babbar
- Environmental assessment of energetic valorization of textile waste via fluidized bed combustion with post-combustion catalytic treatment, thermal plasma application, and carbon capture November 17, 2025React. Chem. Eng., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00433K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Walter Fernández Benítez, Einara Blanco Machin, Carlos Labra Fierro, Nestor Proenza Pérez, Daniel Travieso PedrosoFeed textile → fluidized bed (air/O2) + SCR → CaO CO2 capture → thermal plasma → steam & CO2 […]Walter Fernández Benítez
- Product characterization and synergistic studies of in situ co-pyrolysis and catalytic pyrolysis of xylan and polyvinyl chloride December 5, 2025
