RSC – React. Chem. Eng. latest articles- Investigating the advances of catalysts in catalytic cracking, hydrogenation and steam reforming of coal tar June 25, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00117C, Review ArticleZhi-Hao Ma, Hui-Jie Cheng, Cong-Jian Pan, Da-Bing Zhang, Sheng Li, Wen-Long Mo, Bao-Kun Shi, Ya-Ya Ma, Qing-He Ma, Xiao-Yu Zhang, Xian-Yong Wei, Zhi-Xin LiA systematic analysis, summary and outlook were conducted on the catalysts in catalytic upgrading and conversion pathways of coal tar through catalytic cracking, catalytic […]Zhi-Hao Ma
- Autonomous Optimization of Continuous-Flow Diazo Intermediates Synthesis June 25, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00154H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Gonzalo Antonio Araya Vargas, Maud Schwarzer, Alexander Mendl, Dusan BoskovicHighly reactive diazo intermediates are valuable building blocks in organic synthesis but present significant challenges due to their instability and associated safety risks. Continuous-flow […]Gonzalo Antonio Araya Vargas
- Outstanding Reviewers for Reaction Chemistry & Engineering in 2025 June 25, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE90020H, EditorialWe would like to take this opportunity to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for Reaction Chemistry & Engineering in 2025, as selected by the editorial team for their significant contribution to the journal.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]
- Selective Hydrogenolysis of Lignin-Derived β-O-4 Compounds to Ethylcyclohexane and Cyclohexanol over a Ni/CeO2 Catalyst June 23, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00156D, PaperYanglin Hu, Yuwei Du, Xixi Liu, Peng Zhou, Zehui Zhang, Jie HeLignin, which is rich in aromatic polymers, represents the largest renewable source of aromatic compounds in nature.Consequently, its efficient depolymerization into aviation fuel precursors has become a highly attractive research...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Yanglin Hu
- Paired Electrosynthesis of Glyoxylic Acid in a Co-Laminar Flow Cell June 23, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00551E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Farzad Mirzaie, Marc-Antoni GouletElectrosynthesis reactions are often performed using undivided beaker cells with mixed electrolytes which typically include side reactions due to reactant crossover. In this study, we report the first implementation of...The […]Farzad Mirzaie
- Lewis acid promoted dioxygen activation by iron(II) complexes for methyl isoeugenol oxygenation June 22, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00115G, PaperZhichao Wang, Guangjian Liao, Wenbo Lv, Lei Dong, Zhuqi Chen, Guochuan YinIndustrial oxidation with dioxygen around ambient temperature is a long standing challenge. Here, we present a novel strategy for the catalyst design of methyl isoeugenol oxygenation through dioxygen activation under...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Zhichao Wang
- Orthogonal HPLC and Mass Spectrometry for Automated, Real-Time Reaction Monitoring June 22, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00186F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jiayu Zhang, Jason E HeinMass spectrometry (MS) is a powerful analytical technique for detecting trace-level and transient species in complex chemical mixtures. Its high sensitivity and selectivity make it attractive for realtime reaction […]Jiayu Zhang
- Efficient selective Hydrodeoxygenation of Lignin-Derived Vanillin over Glucose-derived N-doped carbon-Encapsulated Cobalt Catalyst June 15, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00173D, PaperMingqin Xue, Fei Ge, Yuhao Shi, Xiaohui Yang, Jianchun Jiang, Minghao ZhouCatalytic transfer hydrodeoxygenation (CTHDO) has become an attractive method for upgrading lignin to fuels and valuable chemicals, and developing non-noble metal catalysts is the key step. Herein, the urchin-like N-doped...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Mingqin Xue
- Utilization of CO2 in micropacked bed reactors for enhanced synthesis of cyclic carbonates June 15, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00100A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Maryam Mokhtarifar, Jonathan Gauvin-Audet, Aliakbar Sarbanha, Reyhaneh Kaveh, Jesse Greener, Faiçal Larachi, Frédéric-Georges FontaineCommercial ammonium-grafted silica in micropacked microreactors enables sub-second, low-pressure CO2–epoxide cycloaddition, overcoming mass-transfer limits.To cite this article before page numbers […]Maryam Mokhtarifar
- Superior performance of ionic liquids over deep eutectic solvents in stabilizing L-Asparaginase for sustainable biopharmaceutical applications June 15, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00047A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Diksha Dhiman, Ana S. C. Marques, Ana Paula Mora P. M. Tavares, Mara G. Freire, Pannuru VenkatesuThe stability of protein-based biopharmaceuticals is a critical factor limiting their formulation, storage, and clinical performance. This […]Diksha Dhiman
- Pivotal influence of ligand field stabilization energy on the extraction order of divalent metal ions by acidic extractants June 14, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00168H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Stijn Raiguel, Koen BinnemansA model for the selectivity of acidic extractants is proposed, based on a striking correlation between the absorption spectrum of the metal–extractant complex and the order of extraction of divalent […]Stijn Raiguel
- Activation of molecules by non-thermal plasma in gas–liquid systems. Application to organic synthesis June 14, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00059B, Review ArticleGabriel Morand, Stéphanie Ognier, Elias Abedelnour, Pierre Dedieu, Alain Favre-Réguillon, Cyril Ollivier, Louis Fensterbank, Janine Cossy, Michael TatoulianNon-thermal plasma enables molecular activation without catalyst or additive. In biphasic gas–liquid systems, it drives organic reactions using electricity, offering new pathways for sustainable synthesis and activation of inert molecules.To […]Gabriel Morand
- Characterization and purification of the ionic liquid Cyphos IL 101 by non-aqueous solvent extraction June 14, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5RE00536A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Vincent Cool, Sofía Riaño, Tom Van Gerven, Koen BinnemansThe composition of Cyphos IL 101 was analyzed by 31P NMR and LC–MS, revealing at least 22 phosphorus-containing organic compounds. A purification method based on […]Vincent Cool
- Integrated continuous-flow process for acetaminophen synthesis: hydrogenation of 4-nitrophenol, gas–liquid–liquid separation, acetylation, and crystallisation June 12, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00130K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Kwihwan Kobayashi, Shingo Komatsuzaki, Takenori Kimura, Akira YadaWe successfully developed a method for the continuous synthesis of acetaminophen via hydrogenation of 4-nitrophenol, inline separation, acetylation, and crystallisation.To cite this article before page numbers […]Kwihwan Kobayashi
- Waste-derived carbon nano-onions for the mitigation of Coomassie brilliant blue dye: statistical optimization and phytotoxicity assessment of treated water June 11, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00056H, PaperAnjali Chholak, Neetu Mev, Sumit Kumar Sonkar, Ragini GuptaHerein, we have synthesized carbon nano-onions (CNOs) via a simple wick pyrolysis method and used them as an adsorbent material to remove Coomassie brilliant blue (CBB) dye from an aqueous medium.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Anjali Chholak
- Unprecedented promotion of NH3 decomposition over Ru via H2-scavenging: a chemical reaction engineering analysis June 10, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00086J, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Yi Qiu, Ivan Conti, Enrico Berretti, Alessandra BerettaNH3 decomposition on Ru is limited by H2 poisoning. Modelling and diagnostic O2 co-feeding experiments reveal that H2 scavenging overcomes this kinetic limitation, opening routes to […]Yi Qiu
- Evaluation of net reaction heat in photochemical processes excluding heat input from irradiation June 3, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00129G, CommunicationYoichi Hirano, Masahiro HosoyaA methodology for measuring net reaction heat independently of irradiation heat has been developed using Wohl–Ziegler bromination, enabling safer and more efficient photochemical processes on an industrial scale.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Yoichi Hirano
- Lattice oxygen-mediated chemical looping dry reforming: advances in material design and mechanistic insights June 2, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00102E, Review ArticleXinyu Zhang, Shaoxing Wu, Qingmo Wang, Yali Liu, Luhui WangLattice oxygen transport governs CL-DRM performance. This review links oxygen vacancy formation energy, bulk diffusion, and surface exchange to material design across perovskites, fluorites, spinels, and composites for coking-resistant syngas.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Xinyu Zhang
- Mo/Mg/Al co-doped Fe catalysts for hydrogen production via methane decomposition: experimental and DFT insights June 2, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00166A, PaperQiangyu Zong, Hongjie Cao, Zhennan Xian, Li Yang, Fang Liu, Li Peng, Yingjie LiThe co-doping synergistic effect of Mo, Mg and Al reduces the energy barrier, improves the H2 yield, and promotes the formation of uniform carbon nanotubes in methane decomposition over Fe-based catalysts.To cite this article before […]Qiangyu Zong
- Structural relationships and the synergistic catalytic mechanism of CuO/ZnO/Ga2O3 ternary catalysts in low-temperature methanol steam reforming June 2, 2026React. Chem. Eng., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6RE00092D, PaperMinghui Lian, Jinxiao Li, Lin Li, Shicheng Dong, Chao Zhang, Chunhua Yang, Jing Zhang, Hexiang Zhong, Wenyao Jin, Liwei PanThe constitutive relationships in bi- and tri-metallic CuO/ZnO/Ga2O3 catalysts elucidate how metal–component interactions govern catalytic performance.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Minghui Lian
- Investigating the advances of catalysts in catalytic cracking, hydrogenation and steam reforming of coal tar June 25, 2026
