Green Chemistry

Papers
(The median citation count of Green Chemistry is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
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Voltage losses in indoor light harvesting organic photovoltaic devices: a case study of green solvent processed PM6/IT-4Cl devices231
Bioconversion of wastewater-derived cresols to methyl muconic acids for use in performance-advantaged bioproducts219
Heuristic process prediction model for screening optimal green entrainers based on TAC and LCA impacts utilizing PSE concepts210
Solvent-free Markovnikov hydroamination of vinylarenes with carboxamides: a heterogeneous catalytic approach using Hβ zeolite184
Biobased sunscreen fabrication using Zn-porphyrins from engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum169
Synthesis of biodegradable PGA-PBC-PGA triblock copolymers and closed-loop recycling via a thermal depolymerization strategy166
Replacing polyacrylonitrile with Kraft lignin for sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing mitigates carbon emissions160
Additive-free N-methylation reaction synergistically catalyzed by Pt single atoms and clusters on α-MoC using methanol as a sustainable C1 source159
Cobalt-catalysed CH-alkylation of indoles with alcohols by borrowing hydrogen methodology152
Visible-light-induced hydroxycarboxylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes to construct densely functionalized α-CF3 tertiary alcohols151
Light-driven ultrafast dual C–C cleavage and coupling of dihydroxyacetone into high-purity carbon monoxide and ethylene glycol148
Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion142
1,2,3-Trimethoxypropane: a bio-sourced glyme as electrolyte for lithium–O2 batteries141
Energy and cost-saving potential of combined carbon capture and conversion: a pioneering design of a process intensification concept harnessing CeO2 as a dual-functional material138
Recent advances in ex ante techno-environmental-economic assessment of thermochemical waste or biomass to energy technologies based on process simulation136
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Iron-photocatalyzed desulfurizing chlorination with seawater112
Electrosynthesis of benzyl-tert-butylamine via nickel-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol110
Polysaccharide-based supramolecular bicomponent eutectogels as sustainable antioxidant materials107
Effect of pre-treatment of herbaceous feedstocks on behavior of inorganic constituents under chemical looping gasification (CLG) conditions106
Characterization and molecular simulation of lignin in Cyrene pretreatment of switchgrass106
Tuning the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst through XO2 group (X = S, Se, Te) doping for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells103
Hierarchical porous organometallic polymers enable industrial-level acidic CO2 electroreduction101
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation98
Natural deep eutectic solvent assisted synthesis and applications of chiral carbon dots97
Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate96
Long-lived triplet state carbon nitride (urea-CNx) catalyzed metal-free photo-ATRP with oxygen acceleration91
Aliphatic C–H arylation with heteroarenes without photocatalysts91
Copper-supported catalysts for sustainable PET depolymerization: a cost-effective approach towards dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) production89
Towards a scalable recycling process for ceramics in fuel-electrode-supported solid oxide cells88
Novel arylindane diols as sustainable primary antioxidants from lignin88
Multi-step oxidative carboxylation of olefins with carbon dioxide by combining electrochemical and 3D-printed flow reactors86
‘In-water’, nickel-catalyzed mild preparation of allylic amines employing alcohols: application to ‘all-water’ synthesis of pharmaceuticals86
An innovative, low-cost and environment-friendly approach by using a deep eutectic solvent as the water substitute to minimize waste in the textile industry and for better clothing performance85
Efficient CO2 electroreduction to n-propanol on a matching cobalt phthalocyanine/copper tandem catalyst85
Efficient catalytic degradation of anhydride-cured epoxy resin by amphiphilic molecule catalysts84
Syntheses and polymerization of monoterpene-based (meth)acrylates: IBO(M)A as a relevant monomer for industrial applications84
Organic redox polymers as electrochemical energy materials84
Regulating the hydrophobic microenvironment of SnS2 to facilitate the interfacial CO2/H2O ratio towards pH-universal electrocatalytic CO2 reduction84
Atomically dispersed Co2+ on MgAlOx boosting C4–10 alcohols selectivity of ethanol valorization83
NHC–palladium-catalyzed ionic liquid-accelerated regioselective oxyarylation of alkynes with diaryl ethers82
Catalyst-free defluorinative alkylation of trifluoromethyls81
Oxidized thiourea derivatives: uncovering new frontiers with resonant acoustic mixing (RAM)80
Insights into photoelectrocatalytic lignin oxidation to value-added products using a niobium-doped titanium dioxide photoanode80
Metal-free photocatalysis at charged aqueous interfaces: boosting the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics under ambient conditions80
Photoredox catalytic aminomethylation of sulfonylthiazoles79
Oxygen-harvesting carbon dot photocatalysts for ambient tandem oxidative synthesis of quinazolin-4(3H)-ones79
Cyrene™ blends: a greener solvent system for organic syntheses79
A radical Smiles rearrangement difunctionalization of activated alkenes via desulfonylation and insertion of sulfur dioxide relay strategy79
Strikingly high amount of tricin-lignin observed from vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) aerial roots78
Net-zero transition of the global chemical industry with CO2-feedstock by 2050: feasible yet challenging77
Applying green chemistry to raw material selection and product formulation at The Estée Lauder Companies77
Highly efficient sulfurized Re–Ir catalysts for multiple N-methylation of ethylenediamine and its homologous series with CO2 and H2 in water solvent76
Sustainable protocols for direct C–H bond arylation of (hetero)arenes75
Electrochemical ring-opening 1,3-dihydroxylation of arylcyclopropanes with H2O75
Computational modeling-guided design of deep eutectic solvents for tailoring lignin chemistry during lignocellulose pretreatment75
A paired alkaline electrolyzer for furfural oxidation and hydrogen evolution over noble metal-free NiFe/Ni and Co/MXene catalysts75
Photo/electrocatalytic site-selective C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinolines and their analogues75
From green innovations in oligopeptide to oligonucleotide sustainable synthesis: differences and synergies in TIDES chemistry74
Metal-free decarboxylative C(sp3)–C(sp3) bond formation for the synthesis of unnatural amino acids and peptides via convergent paired electrolysis enabled radical–radical 73
Photocatalyst-free H2O-regulated and regiodivergent multicomponent hydrogenation/bifunctional sulfonylation of alkynes73
Red analytical performance index (RAPI) and software: the missing tool for assessing methods in terms of analytical performance73
Polymer monomers fabricated from biomass platform molecules over metal-free catalysts72
Multi-layered CuO/SiO2 core–shell structure improves electrocatalytic CO2-to-n-propanol conversion72
Integrated design of multifunctional reinforced bioplastics (MReB) to synergistically enhance strength, degradability, and functionality72
Dibasic esters as green solvents for PVDF membrane preparation72
Iridium-catalyzed N-methylation of drug molecules72
Design of environmentally degradable polyethylene-like polyesters and eco-friendly recycling via commercial enzymes71
Synthesis of α-aminophosphorous derivatives using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) in a dual role71
Halometallate ionic liquids: thermal properties, decomposition pathways, and life cycle considerations71
(B,P,Co,Fe)-Ni modified on nanowood for boosting seawater urea electro-oxidation70
Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning70
Non-enzymatic signal-on electrochemiluminescence detection of organophosphorus pesticides based on tungsten disulfide quantum dots70
Modular access to multi-substituted allenones via environmentally friendly organocatalytic C–H allenylation of aldehydes69
Green synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles: a sustainable approach69
Choline hydroxide based deep eutectic solvent for dissolving cellulose69
Organic carbonates as green media: from laboratory syntheses to industrial applications69
Toward the next generation of sustainable aluminum-ion batteries: a review68
Blowing tough polylactide film enabled by the in situ construction of covalent adaptive networks with epoxidized soybean oil as dynamic crosslinks68
Molecular understanding of the morphology and properties of lignin nanoparticles: unravelling the potential for tailored applications68
Enhancement of hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming using a Ni-based catalyst supported by spongy mesoporous alumina68
Visible-light-induced iron-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl amides from nitroarenes and chloroalkanes68
Facile synthesis of Pd–Au/BNNS bimetallic catalysts for direct generation of H2O2 from H2 and O2 under environmentally friendly conditions68
Materials from waste plastics for CO2capture and utilisation67
Catalyst-free mechanochemistry as a versatile tool in synthetic chemistry: a review66
Sustainable lignin-derived hierarchical mesoporous carbon synthesized by a renewable nano-calcium carbonate hard template method and its utilization in zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors66
Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by developing alternative low environmental footprint sensors65
Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review65
Tapping into the natural aromatic potential of microbial lignin valorization towards aromatic fine chemicals64
Progress in torrefaction pretreatment for biomass gasification64
Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments64
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Weakening fibril–fibril interactions via an on-demand regulation of hemicellulose phase towards the facile disassembly of lignocellulose heterostructure into approaching native-state elementary63
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Anodic electrochemical C–C bond cleavage co-catalyzed by ionic liquids and FeNi@C for lignin upgrading62
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Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi2MoO6 nanosheets61
Design of halogen-free hyper-crosslinked porous ionic polymers for efficient CO2 capture and conversion61
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Carbonatation of [ethylene–glycidyl methacrylate]-based copolymers with carbon dioxide as a reagent: from batch to solvent-free reactive extrusion60
Multi-step chemo-enzymatic synthesis of azelaic and pelargonic acids from the soapstock of high-oleic sunflower oil refinement60
An eco-friendly, low-cost, and automated strategy for phosphoproteome profiling60
Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for improving lignin properties and subsequent 4-vinylphenol production: an integrated experimental and modeling investigation59
Iron-catalyzed regioselective C–H alkylation of indoles: an additive-free approach in renewable solvent59
Sustainable mechanosynthesis of diamide tetraols monomers and their enzymatic polymerization58
Demystifying the recent photochemical and electrochemical strategies in installing the magic methyl group: a comprehensive overview58
Confined synthesis of glucan oligomers from glucose in zeolites58
Construction and optimization of efficient glucose–xylose co-fermenting yeast Yarrowia lipolytica for green and sustainable succinic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass58
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES): green solvents for pharmaceutical applications and beyond58
Active hydrogen tuning by copper–cobalt bimetal catalysts for boosting ammonia electrosynthesis from simulated wastewater57
Rhenium-based catalysts for biomass conversion57
Investigation into the effect of solvents on lignin hydrogenation for the production of phenolic compounds57
Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous catalysts for acceptorless dehydrogenation of biomass-derived glycerol and ethanol towards circular chemistry57
Heteroatom Lewis acid zeolites: synthesis, characterization and application in the conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates56
Affinity of K+to organic matter promotes reactions: degradation of super stable phenolic epoxy vinyl ester resin to value-added chemicals56
A form-stable phase change material based on intermolecular hydrogen bonding with a high chemical recycling rate56
Catalytic aerobic oxidation of lignin-based vanillyl alcohol under base–free conditions over an efficient and reusable LaFeO3 perovskite for vanillin production56
A sustainable waste plastic valorisation: conversion of discarded polyurethane into an active micro-cleaner using a DES system56
Selective electrosynthesis of aldehydes at industrially relevant current densities via tandem electrochemical–chemical catalysis55
Sustainability in a can: upcycling aluminium scrap in the waste-minimized electrochemical synthesis of 2-oxazoline55
Visible-light-promoted synthesis of gem-dihaloenones55
A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection55
Oxidative enzyme activation of cellulose substrates for surface modification54
Base-selective access to highly functionalized heterocycles from multicomponent Ugi adducts54
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Catalyst-free process for oxidation of furfural to maleic acid by high frequency ultrasonic activation54
Retraction: Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure54
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Divergent synthesis of nitrogen heterocyclesviaH2O-mediated hydride transfer reactions53
Cu(ii)-catalyzed ‘in-water’N-arylation of electron-deficient NH-heterocycles53
Efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with selective styrene oxidation over a modified g-C3N4/BiOBr composite with high atom economy53
One-pot synthesis of cyclohexylphenol via isopropyl alcohol-assisted phenol conversion using the tandem system RANEY® Nickel plus hierarchical Beta zeolite53
Supercritical carbon dioxide as reaction medium for selective hydrogenation of fluorinated arenes53
Feedstock agnostic upcycling of industrial mixed plastic from shredder residue pragmatically through a composite approach53
Principles and practice of greener ionic liquid–nanoparticles biosystem53
An environmentally benign and atom-economical protocol for the regioselective synthesis of isoquinolones from o-alkynylaldehydes53
Identification and quantification of lignin monomers and oligomers from reductive catalytic fractionation of pine wood with GC × GC – FID/MS52
Electrochemical electrophilic bromination/spirocyclization of N-benzyl-acrylamides to brominated 2-azaspiro[4.5]decanes52
Microwave-irradiated rapid synthesis of antimicrobial pyrazine derivatives in reactive eutectic media52
Elucidating the nonproductive adsorption mechanism of cellulase with lignin fractions from hydrothermally pretreated poplar using multi-dimensional spectroscopic technologies52
Selective chemical disassembly of elastane fibres and polyurethane coatings in textiles52
“On-water” defluorophosphorylation of trifluoromethylated enones with phosphine oxides52
Novel tributyl phosphate-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent: application in simultaneous liquid–liquid microextraction of parabens and their metabolite in surface water samples51
Constructing a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of the plant-derived diterpenoid sclareol51
Progress in the synthesis of carbon aerogels for advanced energy storage applications51
Photo- and electro-chemical synthesis of substituted pyrroles51
New insights into urethane alcoholysis enable chemical full recycling of blended fabric waste51
Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility51
Co-generation of electricity and formate in glycerol fuel cells with a bifunctional PdPtAg alloy nanowire electrocatalyst50
Demystify the unique hydrogen spillover effect in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution50
Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating50
Boosting energy efficiency and selectivity of glucose oxidation toward glucuronic acid in high-frequency ultrasound using multicavity CuO catalytic cavitation agents50
Developing a transition-metal-free green protocol for the electrophilic hydrazination of silyl enol ethers using diazo electrophiles with EtOH–H2O as a safe solvent50
Advancing green chemistry performance assessment: the Estée Lauder Companies’ continuing journey towards meaningful transparency50
Regio- and stereo-selective amination of fatty acids tod-amino acids by a three-step one-pot cascade50
Mechanochemical Simmons–Smith cyclopropanationviaball-milling-enabled activation of zinc(0)49
N-heterocyclic carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed rapid access to indole ketones via radical C(sp3)–H acylation49
Halogen-bonding-mediated synthesis of amides and peptides49
Lignin-grafting alternative copolymer of 3,4-dihydrocoumarin and epoxides as an active and flexible ingredient in sunscreen48
Direct reuse of aluminium and copper current collectors from spent lithium-ion batteries48
Catalytic C–N bond formation strategies for green amination of biomass-derived molecules48
Photoinitiators from bio-sourced naphthoquinone – the application of naphthoquinone-based vitamins K1 and K3 in free radical photopolymerization48
Direct nitrile electrosynthesis from amino acids on nickel oxyhydroxide48
The design of alternative anodic reactions paired with electrochemical CO2 reduction47
Photoredox streamlines electrocatalysis: photoelectrosynthesis of polycyclic pyrimidin-4-ones through carbocyclization of unactivated alkenes with malonates47
Recent developments of MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen production by water splitting47
CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide: a versatile heterogeneous photocatalyst for the acylation of indoles with α-keto acids47
Photocatalytic acylation of lysine screened using a microfluidic-based chemical robotic system47
A novel high-entropy sulfide (ZnCoMnFeAlMg)9S8 as a low potential and long life electrocatalyst for overall water splitting in experiments and DFT analysis47
A green and efficient process for the stepwise extraction of Cu, Ni, Co, Mn, and Li from hazardous waste with a novel solvent extraction system of D2EHPA-NNPA47
Glycerol and its derivatives as potential C-3 bio-based building blocks for accessing active pharmaceutical ingredients47
Green synthesis of building blocks, drug candidates and fine chemicals by barochemistry: application of high pressure in organic synthesis46
Hierarchical NiSx/Ni2P nanotube arrays with abundant interfaces for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural46
Valorization of chicken feathers using aqueous solutions of ionic liquids46
Aminated and amidated structures introduced by ethylenediamine pretreatment endow lignin with bright fluorescence46
Green and efficient synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon derived from MOF-235 for catalytic degradation of thiocyanate46
A novel electrochemical redox method for the simultaneous recovery of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes and anodes45
Cold plasma activated Ni0/Ni2+ interface catalysts for efficient electrocatalytic methane oxidation to low-carbon alcohols45
Cascade dearomative [4 + 2] cycloaddition of indoles with in situ generated ortho-quinone methides: practical access to divergent indoline-fused polycycles45
High efficiency coupled electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2H4 with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation over Cu-based nanoflower electrocatalysts45
Depolymerization of lignin for biological conversion through sulfonation and a chelator-mediated Fenton reaction45
Developing a green and efficient biosynthesis system for l-aspartic acid by addressing enzyme imbalance and catalysis-extraction circulation processes45
Efficient hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds under acid-free conditions over carbon-supported NiMo catalysts45
Biodegradable microbeads for personal care products and cosmetics45
Application of sugar-containing biomass: one-step synthesis of 2-furylglyoxylic acid and its derivatives from a vitamin C precursor44
Photoinduced ligand-to-iron charge transfer enabled C(sp3)–H phosphorylation of hydrocarbons44
Electrolyte pH modulation for efficient and durable electrochemical cement clinker precursor production44
The synergistic effect of formate dehydrogenase and carbonic anhydrase accelerates the ethanol fermentation process and improves carbon recovery44
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Engineering green and sustainable solvents for scalable wet synthesis of sulfide electrolytes in high-energy-density all-solid-state batteries43
Isolation and purification of 4-propylguaiacol and 4-propylsyringol by extraction and crystallization from the products of reductive catalytic fractionation processes43
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Producing hexamethylenediamine from caprolactam via 6-aminocapronitrile: a green production technology of the monomer of nylon-6643
Boosting CO2 electroreduction to C2+ products on fluorine-doped copper43
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Hydrodeoxygenation of lignin related phenolic monomers in polar organic electrolyte via electrocatalysis in a stirred slurry catalytic reactor43
Synthesis of olefins by selective hydrodeoxygenation of lignocellulosic ketones43
Development of a bio-chemical route to C5 plasticizer synthesis using glutaric acid produced by metabolically engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum43
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The sustainability of phytomass-derived materials: thermodynamical aspects, life cycle analysis and research perspectives43
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Construction of a self-supporting bifunctional Sn–SnSx electrocatalyst via one-step electrodeposition for formate production from coupled CO2 reduction and glucose 42
Steam-assisted electro-reduction of NiO: a sustainable alternative to conventional hydrogen reduction42
Green synthesis of sulfur-containing polymers by carbon disulfide-based spontaneous multicomponent polymerization42
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3D structure-functional design of a biomass-derived photocatalyst for antimicrobial efficacy and chemical degradation under ambient conditions42
Combination of air/moisture/ambient temperature compatible organolithium chemistry with sustainable solvents: selective and efficient synthesis of guanidines and amidines42
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Boosting CO2 electroreduction over Co nanoparticles supported on N,B-co-doped graphitic carbon42
Integrated electrosynthesis and biosynthesis for the production of adipic acid from lignin-derived phenols42
Direct asymmetric α-C–H functionalization of N-unprotected allylamine catalyzed by chiral pyridoxal41
An air/metal hydride battery for simultaneous neutralization treatment of acid–base wastewater and power generation41
Coupled immobilized bi-enzymatic flow reactor employing cofactor regeneration of NAD+ using a thermophilic aldehyde dehydrogenase and lactate dehydrogenase41
Modelling biodegradability based on OECD 301D data for the design of mineralising ionic liquids41
Highly efficient synthesis of tert-butyl esters using (Boc)2O under solvent/base-free electromagnetic milling conditions: a new reaction model41
Efficient Bi-enzymatic synthesis of aldonic acids41
Iodine-enabled organoelectrocatalysis: enantioselective cross dehydrogenative coupling of sulfides and aldehydes41
Biosynthesis of retinyl esters in Yarrowia lipolytica through metabolic engineering and fermentation condition optimization40
Electrochemically co-deposited Pd-CoOx coating for efficient synergistic electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate to ammonia40
Recycling of a thermoresponsive “catalyst pill”: separation of a molecular catalyst in solid ethylene carbonate in various reactions40
Continuous photocatalytic preparation of hydrogen peroxide with anthraquinone photosensitizers40
High-performance fully bio-based dynamic covalent supramolecular epoxy resin: synthesis and properties40
High-yield production of lignin nanoparticle photonic glasses40
Exploiting natural complexity for substrate controlled regioselectivity and stereoselectivity in tantalum catalysed hydroaminoalkylation40
Green and sustainable synthesis of TPD-based donor–acceptor-type conjugated polymer photocatalysts for hydrogen production under visible light40
Sustainable construction of value-added naphthoquinones for pharmaceuticals40
Natural wood as a lithium metal host40
Upcycling agro-industrial blueberry waste into platform chemicals and structured materials for application in marine environments40
Deep eutectic solvent engineering: a novel ternary system for efficient lignocellulose extraction40
Direct capture of low-concentration CO2 and selective hydrogenation to CH4 over Al2O3-supported Ni–La dual functional materials39
Bimetallic nickel molybdenum nitride catalyst with low pressure and reduced hydrogen consumption for hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate to ethanol: the impact of reduction temperature on catalytic perf39
Graphitic carbon nitride-based nanostructures as emergent catalysts for carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation39
From PEF to rPEF: disclosing the potential of deep eutectic solvents in continuous de-/re-polymerization recycling of biobased polyesters39
Decarboxylative arylation with diaryliodonium(iii) salts: alternative approach for catalyst-free difluoroenolate coupling to aryldifluoromethyl ketones39
Electrosynthesis of nitriles from primary alcohols and ammonia on Ni catalysts39
A molecular motor from lignocellulose39
Exploring the electrochemical ring hydrogenation of furanic compounds38
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