RSC – Green Chem. latest articles- Low temperature semi-solid reaction route to Sm/Co-g-C3N4 single-atom catalyst: Tunable coupling effect between Sm and Co for boosting oxygen electrocatalysis June 26, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02044E, PaperDalong Li, Yunzhu Yang, Xinyi Bei, Jiayue Kang, Xinxin Zhu, Ting He, Zhichun Li, Guofeng Wang, Xiaobo HeRechargeable Zn-air battery is a green energy conversion technique. It highly needs active bifunctional catalysts to promote sluggish cathodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) during the...The content of […]Dalong Li
- Scalable electropolymerized microporous polymer films for solar light-driven reduction of atmospheric CO2 coupled with H2O2 production June 25, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02305C, PaperTingting Zhang, Xuyang Li, Waner Li, Youyu Meng, Jie Zhao, Junjie Liu, Chao Zeng, Bo Wang, Lixiang Zhong, Chunhui DaiLarge-area flexible polymer films with permanent porosity and appealing electronic properties are highly desirable for photocatalytic CO2 conversion. However, controllable manufacturing of polymer-based photocatalytic films for selective CO2 reduction remains...The […]Tingting Zhang
- Etching reconstruction of ultrathin layered NiFe-hydroxide: building synergistic VFe(III)/Ni(III) active structures for an efficient urea oxidation reaction June 25, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6GC01800A, PaperJinshan Liu, Miao Zhou, Yingying Chen, Xiaoping Liang, Zhifeng LiuHigh-density cation vacancies rearrange Ni electrons, converting more Ni2+ into key active Ni3+ species, while promoting ultrathin structures that enlarge specific surface area and expose more active sites.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Jinshan Liu
- A corrosion-resistant green ionic liquid achieves near-zero wear at the interface with engineering steel June 25, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02522F, PaperMengjie Lin, Xia ZhangIn this study, several green ionic liquids (ILs) were synthesized, achieving virtually no wear on steel surfaces, with a wear rate of 2.26 × 10−10 mm3 N−1 m−1, representing a 99.8% reduction compared to the conventional green lubricant PEG.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Mengjie Lin
- Directed thermal decomposition of thermosetting epoxy resin in superheated steam: free radical-mediated mechanism and product regulation June 25, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02231F, PaperFurong Xie, Rong Chen, Chao Deng, Xiaoxin Li, Xi Ding, Danni Zhang, Guo-Ming WengEpoxy resin, as a widely used thermosetting material, faces significant challenges in efficient recycling and resource recovery after disposal. While our previous solvothermal work has made progress in epoxy resin...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Furong Xie
- How enzyme modifications influence sustainable CO2 fixation? A tradeoff between enzyme structures and functions June 25, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02548J, Critical Review Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Arnab Sil, Aaftaab Sethi, Diksha Dhiman, Meena Bisht, Gregory Franklin, Dibyendu MondalRising atmospheric CO2 concentrations, driven by industrial activity and fossil fuel combustion, have intensified global climate challenges. Among various existing CO2 capture […]Arnab Sil
- Upcycling of Olive Waste Streams into High-Performance Biobased Epoxy Resins June 25, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02999J, PaperAbdelali Elasri, Mohcen Chahid, Florent Allais, Sami Fadlallah, Youssef HabibiOlive mill wastewater (OMW), generated in vast quantities as a by-product of olive oil extraction, carries high concentrations of phenolic compounds, mainly hydroxytyrosol (HT), whose discharge into soil and water...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Abdelali Elasri
- A lignin β–β motif as a precursor to low-temperature fused-aromatic formation June 24, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02344D, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Jiaqi Wang, Eiji Minami, Haruo KawamotoLignin valorization is typically directed toward recoverable aromatic monomers, but carbon can also be diverted into fused aromatic and condensed products. Here, pinoresinol is used as a β–β model […]Jiaqi Wang
- Wettability-Engineered Metal-Organic Frameworks: From Hydrophilic to Superhydrophobic Porous Interfaces for Green and Sustainable Processes in Humid Environments June 24, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC01822J, Critical ReviewNengxiu Zhu, Ruiying Wang, Mei Pan, Dianzeng JiaWith the increasing demand for green processes involving water utilization, humid air regulation, and environmental remediation, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising porous materials capable of operating under water-rich...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryNengxiu Zhu
- Fluoride-Mediated Hydrogen-Bond Polarization in HOFs Accelerates Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution June 23, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02183B, PaperHaibin Niu, Guopeng Zhu, Shaoqing Zhang, Xiutao Yang, Xiaoming Li, Feng Zhu, Hongwen YU, Li Liu, Guangfeng WuHydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) provide well-defined supramolecular microenvironments for photocatalysis, yet the catalytic role of hydrogen-bond polarization in proton-involved interfacial processes remains insufficiently understood. Introducing fluoride during the self-assembly of...The content of […]Haibin Niu
- Advances in machine learning-driven lignin valorization: from dissolution, characterization, to high-value conversion June 23, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02374F, Tutorial ReviewWeilu Ding, Yongjiang Hu, Yumiao Lu, Ziqi Zhai, Kaixuan Li, Hongyan HeLignin is the most abundant renewable aromatic carbon resource on Earth, offering tremendous potential for the sustainable production of high-value chemicals and materials. Machine learning (ML) has demonstrated remarkable capabilities...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Weilu Ding
- Fully bio-based wood adhesives from lignin and zein protein June 23, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02129H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ruslan Gryaznov, Fengyang Wang, Mahmoud Mazarji, Alberto José Huertas-Alonso, Ievgen Pylypchuk, Mika H. SipponenManufacturing of wood-based panels predominantly relies on formaldehyde-containing adhesives, whose volatile organic compound emissions raise serious concerns about indoor air quality […]Ruslan Gryaznov
- In situ catalyst activation and regeneration enable energy-efficient high-current CO2 reduction to ethanol-rich C2+ mixtures June 22, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02368A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Nitin Minocha, Yancun Qi, Ahmed A. Farghaly, Haitham M. El-Bery, Rohan Sartape, Ayush Karwa, Prem K. R. Podupu, Alexey Izgorodin, Husain Naji, Aqil Jamal, Meenesh R. SinghIn situ pre-catalyst activation of a Cu2O/Cu catalyst […]Nitin Minocha
- Seawater-evaporated vapor dropwise condensation on covalent triazine framework-based photocatalysts for boosting production of pure hydrogen peroxide † June 22, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC01573E, PaperHuiqiang Wang , Weijie Ren, Guoqiu Cai , Ning Li, Qing Chang, Chaorui Xue, Jinlong Yang, Shengliang HuThe synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) from the most earth-abundant O 2 and seawater using sunlight is highly desirable. However, traditional particulate photocatalysis systems have low...The content of […]Huiqiang Wang
- Depolymerization of crystalline PET under mild conditions by a serine-incorporated copper azolate hydrolase mimic June 22, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6GC01850E, PaperLiwen Wang, Saidi Wang, Lingzhi Yu, Boyang Feng, Qiwen Zheng, Dongxia Yan, Qing Zhou, Yi Li, Junli Xu, GuoShuai Zhang, Xingmei Lu, Jiayu XinA synthetically tunable Cu-serine hydrolase mimic enables complete depolymerization of 38% crystalline PET under mild aqueous conditions via cooperative dual active sites.To cite this article before […]Liwen Wang
- Molten salt hydrates: innovative and versatile solvent systems for lignocellulosic biomass processing and valorization June 22, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6GC01266C, Critical ReviewJiansong Chen, Haishun Du, Ning Li, Zhiqiang Pang, Ningning Tan, Xiaohui Yang, Chang Geun Yoo, Xiaoxue Zhang, Xuejun PanThis review highlights molten salt hydrates (MSHs) as versatile and effective solvents for lignocellulose processing, enabling the key transformations of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin into high-value chemicals and materials.To cite […]Jiansong Chen
- Practical and general metal-free photocatalytic modular multicomponent strategy for unsymmetrical 1,2-diamine synthesis June 22, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02506D, PaperYongsheng Zhang, Yeong Ung, Jordan Diaz, Xiaoxiang Zhang, Philip Wai Hong ChanAn efficient site-selective protocol for the 4CzPN-catalyzed 1,2-diamination of aldehydes by amines and α-silylamines under visible light reaction conditions at room temperature is described. The generality of the sustainable modular...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Yongsheng Zhang
- Efficient Carbonylation of Formaldehyde to Glycolic Acid over Ru-coordinated -SO3H/-COOH Co-Immobilized Catalyst free of Carboxylic-Acid Solvent June 22, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6GC02751B, PaperXu Wu, Yu Shen, Lina Han, Yong Xiao, Litao Jia, Debao Li, Heqin Guoa-SO3H/-COOH Co-immobilized catalysts can effectively catalyze carbonylation of formaldehyde to glycolic acid free of Carboxylic-Acid solvent. However, the acidic groups immobilized on the surface are difficult to adsorb and activate...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Xu Wu
- Achieving the synergy of intercalation and defect engineering in a Cu2−xTe anode for high-performance aqueous “rocking-chair” zinc-ion batteries June 22, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6GC01931E, PaperYoucun Bai, Baoxue Wang, Qidong Lv, Heng ZhangA defect-engineered Cu2−xTe-CTAB anode with enhanced structural stability suppresses dendrite formation and side reactions, delivering 188.5 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles. The full battery provides 187.5 Wh kg−1 and 20 000-cycle lifespan.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Youcun Bai
- Improved nylon polymerization using amide diads June 22, 2026Green Chem., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6GC00885B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Liangyu Qian, Isaiah T. Dishner, Dana L. Carper, Jerry M. Parks, Vilmos Kertesz, Nicholas T. Zolnierczuk, Nduka D. Ogbonna, Nikki A. Thiele, John F. Cahill, Jeffrey C. Foster, Joshua K. MichenerWe use amide synthetases […]Liangyu Qian
- Low temperature semi-solid reaction route to Sm/Co-g-C3N4 single-atom catalyst: Tunable coupling effect between Sm and Co for boosting oxygen electrocatalysis June 26, 2026
