Green Chemistry

Papers
(The TQCC of Green Chemistry is 17. 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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)
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Light-driven ultrafast dual C–C cleavage and coupling of dihydroxyacetone into high-purity carbon monoxide and ethylene glycol804
Heuristic process prediction model for screening optimal green entrainers based on TAC and LCA impacts utilizing PSE concepts398
Solvent-free Markovnikov hydroamination of vinylarenes with carboxamides: a heterogeneous catalytic approach using Hβ zeolite293
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Selective C–O bond cleavage enhances aromatics production from lignin-derived platform molecules with ethanol as a hydrogen donor200
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Machine learning-guided engineering of chalcone synthase enables high-selectivity phloretin biosynthesis in yeast184
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Electrochemical C–O bond cleavage of diaryl ethers: upcycling of lignin 4-O-5 models and polyphenylene oxide177
1,2,3-Trimethoxypropane: a bio-sourced glyme as electrolyte for lithium–O2 batteries176
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Oxygen-harvesting carbon dot photocatalysts for ambient tandem oxidative synthesis of quinazolin-4(3H)-ones157
Metal-free photocatalysis at charged aqueous interfaces: boosting the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics under ambient conditions157
Highly efficient sulfurized Re–Ir catalysts for multiple N-methylation of ethylenediamine and its homologous series with CO2 and H2 in water solvent156
Visible-light-induced iron-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl amides from nitroarenes and chloroalkanes152
Dibasic esters as green solvents for PVDF membrane preparation151
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Biobased sunscreen fabrication using Zn-porphyrins from engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum147
Synthesis of biodegradable PGA-PBC-PGA triblock copolymers and closed-loop recycling via a thermal depolymerization strategy144
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 material137
Plastic photoreforming: catalytic production of hydrogen and valuable chemicals137
Novel arylindane diols as sustainable primary antioxidants from lignin129
Multi-layered CuO/SiO2 core–shell structure improves electrocatalytic CO2-to-n-propanol conversion124
Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning123
Sustainable base-mediated chemical upcycling of poly (propylene carbonate) to β-hydroxy sulfides and oxides123
Photoelectrocatalytic heteroarene C(sp2)–H borylation121
A paired alkaline electrolyzer for furfural oxidation and hydrogen evolution over noble metal-free NiFe/Ni and Co/MXene catalysts117
Organic redox polymers as electrochemical energy materials117
Facile synthesis of Pd–Au/BNNS bimetallic catalysts for direct generation of H2O2 from H2 and O2 under environmentally friendly conditions113
Photo/electrocatalytic site-selective C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinolines and their analogues110
Computational modeling-guided design of deep eutectic solvents for tailoring lignin chemistry during lignocellulose pretreatment109
Iron-photocatalyzed desulfurizing chlorination with seawater106
Phase-segregated PtNi5 rhombic dodecahedra enable excellent electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in the full pH range104
An in situ phosphorization constructed VP2@VS2 nanoflower heterostructure with a modulated d-band center of V for efficient polysulfide adsorption and conversion in lithiu103
From green innovations in oligopeptide to oligonucleotide sustainable synthesis: differences and synergies in TIDES chemistry103
Photoredox catalytic aminomethylation of sulfonylthiazoles102
Multi-step oxidative carboxylation of olefins with carbon dioxide by combining electrochemical and 3D-printed flow reactors101
Applying green chemistry to raw material selection and product formulation at The Estée Lauder Companies101
Oxidized thiourea derivatives: uncovering new frontiers with resonant acoustic mixing (RAM)100
Sustainable protocols for direct C–H bond arylation of (hetero)arenes100
Visible-light-induced hydroxycarboxylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes to construct densely functionalized α-CF3 tertiary alcohols99
Replacing polyacrylonitrile with Kraft lignin for sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing mitigates carbon emissions99
Insights into photoelectrocatalytic lignin oxidation to value-added products using a niobium-doped titanium dioxide photoanode99
Tailoring surface reaction pathways by self-assembling a trifluoromethyl-terminated molecular layer to enhance photocatalytic cellulose-to-syngas conversion in pure water98
Syntheses and polymerization of monoterpene-based (meth)acrylates: IBO(M)A as a relevant monomer for industrial applications97
(B,P,Co,Fe)-Ni modified on nanowood for boosting seawater urea electro-oxidation97
Toward the next generation of sustainable aluminum-ion batteries: a review97
Strikingly high amount of tricin-lignin observed from vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) aerial roots96
Catalyst-free defluorinative alkylation of trifluoromethyls96
Electrochemical ring-opening 1,3-dihydroxylation of arylcyclopropanes with H2O96
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 96
‘In-water’, nickel-catalyzed mild preparation of allylic amines employing alcohols: application to ‘all-water’ synthesis of pharmaceuticals96
Weakening fibril–fibril interactions via an on-demand regulation of hemicellulose phase towards the facile disassembly of lignocellulose heterostructure into approaching native-state elementary95
Molecular understanding of the morphology and properties of lignin nanoparticles: unravelling the potential for tailored applications94
Efficient catalytic degradation of anhydride-cured epoxy resin by amphiphilic molecule catalysts94
Progress in torrefaction pretreatment for biomass gasification93
Blowing tough polylactide film enabled by the in situ construction of covalent adaptive networks with epoxidized soybean oil as dynamic crosslinks93
Towards a scalable recycling process for ceramics in fuel-electrode-supported solid oxide cells92
Choline hydroxide based deep eutectic solvent for dissolving cellulose91
Polysaccharide-based supramolecular bicomponent eutectogels as sustainable antioxidant materials91
Enhancement of hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming using a Ni-based catalyst supported by spongy mesoporous alumina91
Materials from waste plastics for CO2capture and utilisation90
Green synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles: a sustainable approach89
Catalyst-free urea synthesis via plasma-driven direct coupling of CO2 and N2 under ambient conditions89
A radical Smiles rearrangement difunctionalization of activated alkenes via desulfonylation and insertion of sulfur dioxide relay strategy89
Introduction to green and sustainable batteries89
Natural deep eutectic solvent assisted synthesis and applications of chiral carbon dots88
Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion88
Non-enzymatic signal-on electrochemiluminescence detection of organophosphorus pesticides based on tungsten disulfide quantum dots88
Tapping into the natural aromatic potential of microbial lignin valorization towards aromatic fine chemicals87
Halometallate ionic liquids: thermal properties, decomposition pathways, and life cycle considerations87
Photocatalyst-free H2O-regulated and regiodivergent multicomponent hydrogenation/bifunctional sulfonylation of alkynes87
Long-lived triplet state carbon nitride (urea-CNx) catalyzed metal-free photo-ATRP with oxygen acceleration85
Phosphatidylcholine-driven cell-like assembly of lignin for reinforcing and toughening rubber materials85
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Atomically dispersed Co2+ on MgAlOx boosting C4–10 alcohols selectivity of ethanol valorization84
Tuning the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst through XO2 group (X = S, Se, Te) doping for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells84
Integrated design of multifunctional reinforced bioplastics (MReB) to synergistically enhance strength, degradability, and functionality84
Recent advances in ex ante techno-environmental-economic assessment of thermochemical waste or biomass to energy technologies based on process simulation83
Regulating the hydrophobic microenvironment of SnS2 to facilitate the interfacial CO2/H2O ratio towards pH-universal electrocatalytic CO2 reduction81
Efficient CO2 electroreduction to n-propanol on a matching cobalt phthalocyanine/copper tandem catalyst81
Cyrene™ blends: a greener solvent system for organic syntheses81
Bioconversion of wastewater-derived cresols to methyl muconic acids for use in performance-advantaged bioproducts81
Polymer monomers fabricated from biomass platform molecules over metal-free catalysts80
NHC–palladium-catalyzed ionic liquid-accelerated regioselective oxyarylation of alkynes with diaryl ethers80
Electrosynthesis of benzyl-tert-butylamine via nickel-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol80
Effect of pre-treatment of herbaceous feedstocks on behavior of inorganic constituents under chemical looping gasification (CLG) conditions79
Design of environmentally degradable polyethylene-like polyesters and eco-friendly recycling via commercial enzymes79
Hierarchical porous organometallic polymers enable industrial-level acidic CO2 electroreduction79
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation79
Amino and hydroxyl functionalization of nucleosides via resonant acoustic mixing79
Additive-free N-methylation reaction synergistically catalyzed by Pt single atoms and clusters on α-MoC using methanol as a sustainable C1 source79
Iridium-catalyzed N-methylation of drug molecules77
Ligand-induced tetrad effect in coordination leaching of ion-adsorption rare earth ores: enhanced recovery of high-value low-lanthanum rare earth concentrates77
Aliphatic C–H arylation with heteroarenes without photocatalysts76
Net-zero transition of the global chemical industry with CO2-feedstock by 2050: feasible yet challenging76
Red analytical performance index (RAPI) and software: the missing tool for assessing methods in terms of analytical performance76
Voltage losses in indoor light harvesting organic photovoltaic devices: a case study of green solvent processed PM6/IT-4Cl devices76
Catalyst-free mechanochemistry as a versatile tool in synthetic chemistry: a review74
Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by developing alternative low environmental footprint sensors74
Organic carbonates as green media: from laboratory syntheses to industrial applications74
Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments73
Characterization and molecular simulation of lignin in Cyrene pretreatment of switchgrass73
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 performance73
Sustainable lignin-derived hierarchical mesoporous carbon synthesized by a renewable nano-calcium carbonate hard template method and its utilization in zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors72
Synthesis of α-aminophosphorous derivatives using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) in a dual role72
Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate72
Modular access to multi-substituted allenones via environmentally friendly organocatalytic C–H allenylation of aldehydes71
Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review71
Cobalt-catalysed CH-alkylation of indoles with alcohols by borrowing hydrogen methodology71
Copper-supported catalysts for sustainable PET depolymerization: a cost-effective approach towards dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) production71
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Retraction: Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure69
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Mechanochemical Simmons–Smith cyclopropanationviaball-milling-enabled activation of zinc(0)68
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“On-water” defluorophosphorylation of trifluoromethylated enones with phosphine oxides68
Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for improving lignin properties and subsequent 4-vinylphenol production: an integrated experimental and modeling investigation67
Base-selective access to highly functionalized heterocycles from multicomponent Ugi adducts67
A sustainable waste plastic valorisation: conversion of discarded polyurethane into an active micro-cleaner using a DES system67
Sustainability in a can: upcycling aluminium scrap in the waste-minimized electrochemical synthesis of 2-oxazoline67
Affinity of K+to organic matter promotes reactions: degradation of super stable phenolic epoxy vinyl ester resin to value-added chemicals67
Demystify the unique hydrogen spillover effect in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution67
Discovery and green metabolic engineering of a self-sufficient genistein pathway in Paenibacillus jilinensis66
Advancing green chemistry performance assessment: the Estée Lauder Companies’ continuing journey towards meaningful transparency66
A form-stable phase change material based on intermolecular hydrogen bonding with a high chemical recycling rate66
Developing a transition-metal-free green protocol for the electrophilic hydrazination of silyl enol ethers using diazo electrophiles with EtOH–H2O as a safe solvent66
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Regio- and stereo-selective amination of fatty acids tod-amino acids by a three-step one-pot cascade66
An environmentally benign and atom-economical protocol for the regioselective synthesis of isoquinolones from o-alkynylaldehydes65
Valorization of chicken feathers using aqueous solutions of ionic liquids64
Photo-induced C(sp3)–H functionalization of unactivated alkanes under transition-metal- and photocatalyst-free conditions64
Co-generation of electricity and formate in glycerol fuel cells with a bifunctional PdPtAg alloy nanowire electrocatalyst64
Feedstock agnostic upcycling of industrial mixed plastic from shredder residue pragmatically through a composite approach64
Rhenium-based catalysts for biomass conversion64
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES): green solvents for pharmaceutical applications and beyond64
An eco-friendly, low-cost, and automated strategy for phosphoproteome profiling63
Supercritical carbon dioxide as reaction medium for selective hydrogenation of fluorinated arenes63
Design of halogen-free hyper-crosslinked porous ionic polymers for efficient CO2 capture and conversion63
Efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with selective styrene oxidation over a modified g-C3N4/BiOBr composite with high atom economy63
Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous catalysts for acceptorless dehydrogenation of biomass-derived glycerol and ethanol towards circular chemistry63
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Green synthesis of building blocks, drug candidates and fine chemicals by barochemistry: application of high pressure in organic synthesis62
Direct nitrile electrosynthesis from amino acids on nickel oxyhydroxide62
New insights into urethane alcoholysis enable chemical full recycling of blended fabric waste62
Microwave-irradiated rapid synthesis of antimicrobial pyrazine derivatives in reactive eutectic media62
Iron-catalyzed regioselective C–H alkylation of indoles: an additive-free approach in renewable solvent62
Anodic electrochemical C–C bond cleavage co-catalyzed by ionic liquids and FeNi@C for lignin upgrading61
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Engineered pH-buffering nanocomposite for robust one-pot multi-enzyme cascade synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid61
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Sustainable mechanosynthesis of diamide tetraols monomers and their enzymatic polymerization61
Carbonatation of [ethylene–glycidyl methacrylate]-based copolymers with carbon dioxide as a reagent: from batch to solvent-free reactive extrusion61
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Semi-overexpressed OsMYB86L2 specifically enhances cellulose biosynthesis to maximize bioethanol productivity by cascading lignocellulose depolymerization via integrated rapid-physical and recy60
Cu(ii)-catalyzed ‘in-water’N-arylation of electron-deficient NH-heterocycles60
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Making polymers with low carbon content: a sustainable option59
Lignin-grafting alternative copolymer of 3,4-dihydrocoumarin and epoxides as an active and flexible ingredient in sunscreen59
Active hydrogen tuning by copper–cobalt bimetal catalysts for boosting ammonia electrosynthesis from simulated wastewater59
Tuning the electron affinity of cobalt oxide catalysts for robust acidic oxygen evolution59
Electrochemical ring-opening oxidation of aryl thianthrenium salts58
Boosting energy efficiency and selectivity of glucose oxidation toward glucuronic acid in high-frequency ultrasound using multicavity CuO catalytic cavitation agents58
Divergent synthesis of nitrogen heterocyclesviaH2O-mediated hydride transfer reactions58
Investigation into the effect of solvents on lignin hydrogenation for the production of phenolic compounds58
Organic-electrical reduction of carbon–carbon double bonds58
Glycerol and its derivatives as potential C-3 bio-based building blocks for accessing active pharmaceutical ingredients58
Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi2MoO6 nanosheets57
Confined synthesis of glucan oligomers from glucose in zeolites57
Constructing a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of the plant-derived diterpenoid sclareol57
Heteroatom Lewis acid zeolites: synthesis, characterization and application in the conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates57
Principles and practice of greener ionic liquid–nanoparticles biosystem57
Progress in the synthesis of carbon aerogels for advanced energy storage applications57
Halogen-bonding-mediated synthesis of amides and peptides57
Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility57
Oxidative enzyme activation of cellulose substrates for surface modification56
Photocatalytic acylation of lysine screened using a microfluidic-based chemical robotic system56
Photoinitiators from bio-sourced naphthoquinone – the application of naphthoquinone-based vitamins K1 and K3 in free radical photopolymerization56
CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide: a versatile heterogeneous photocatalyst for the acylation of indoles with α-keto acids56
Catalyst-free process for oxidation of furfural to maleic acid by high frequency ultrasonic activation56
Aminated and amidated structures introduced by ethylenediamine pretreatment endow lignin with bright fluorescence55
Catalytic aerobic oxidation of lignin-based vanillyl alcohol under base–free conditions over an efficient and reusable LaFeO3 perovskite for vanillin production55
A novel high-entropy sulfide (ZnCoMnFeAlMg)9S8 as a low potential and long life electrocatalyst for overall water splitting in experiments and DFT analysis55
Electrochemical electrophilic bromination/spirocyclization of N-benzyl-acrylamides to brominated 2-azaspiro[4.5]decanes55
Elucidating the nonproductive adsorption mechanism of cellulase with lignin fractions from hydrothermally pretreated poplar using multi-dimensional spectroscopic technologies55
Photo- and electro-chemical synthesis of substituted pyrroles55
Photoredox streamlines electrocatalysis: photoelectrosynthesis of polycyclic pyrimidin-4-ones through carbocyclization of unactivated alkenes with malonates54
Cold plasma activated Ni0/Ni2+ interface catalysts for efficient electrocatalytic methane oxidation to low-carbon alcohols54
Efficient hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds under acid-free conditions over carbon-supported NiMo catalysts54
Visible-light-promoted synthesis of gem-dihaloenones54
Selective electrosynthesis of aldehydes at industrially relevant current densities via tandem electrochemical–chemical catalysis54
In-situ Cyanide Functionalization of ZIF-8 by γ-Irradiation for Photochemical removal of Uranium54
The design of alternative anodic reactions paired with electrochemical CO2 reduction54
Identification and quantification of lignin monomers and oligomers from reductive catalytic fractionation of pine wood with GC × GC – FID/MS54
Heterostructure of hollow MoSe2@CoSe for stable sodium storage53
Selective chemical disassembly of elastane fibres and polyurethane coatings in textiles53
A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection53
Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating53
Demystifying the recent photochemical and electrochemical strategies in installing the magic methyl group: a comprehensive overview53
A novel electrochemical redox method for the simultaneous recovery of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes and anodes53
Catalytic C–N bond formation strategies for green amination of biomass-derived molecules52
Novel tributyl phosphate-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent: application in simultaneous liquid–liquid microextraction of parabens and their metabolite in surface water samples52
One-pot synthesis of cyclohexylphenol via isopropyl alcohol-assisted phenol conversion using the tandem system RANEY® Nickel plus hierarchical Beta zeolite51
Construction and optimization of efficient glucose–xylose co-fermenting yeast Yarrowia lipolytica for green and sustainable succinic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass51
Multi-step chemo-enzymatic synthesis of azelaic and pelargonic acids from the soapstock of high-oleic sunflower oil refinement51
Direct reuse of aluminium and copper current collectors from spent lithium-ion batteries51
Hierarchical NiSx/Ni2P nanotube arrays with abundant interfaces for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural51
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-NNPA51
Recent developments of MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen production by water splitting51
High efficiency coupled electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2H4 with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation over Cu-based nanoflower electrocatalysts51
Producing hexamethylenediamine from caprolactam via 6-aminocapronitrile: a green production technology of the monomer of nylon-6650
The synergistic effect of formate dehydrogenase and carbonic anhydrase accelerates the ethanol fermentation process and improves carbon recovery50
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N-heterocyclic carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed rapid access to indole ketones via radical C(sp3)–H acylation50
The sustainability of phytomass-derived materials: thermodynamical aspects, life cycle analysis and research perspectives50
Exploring the electrochemical ring hydrogenation of furanic compounds50
Green and efficient synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon derived from MOF-235 for catalytic degradation of thiocyanate50
Electrosynthesis of nitriles from primary alcohols and ammonia on Ni catalysts49
Exploring 5-hydroxymethylfurfural hydrogenation pathways using NHC-stabilized water-soluble nanoparticles of various metals and alloys49
Recent advances in catalytic conversion of lignin to value-added chemicals using ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents: a critical review49
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Exploiting natural complexity for substrate controlled regioselectivity and stereoselectivity in tantalum catalysed hydroaminoalkylation49
Mild and selective etherification of wheat straw lignin and lignin model alcohols by moisture-tolerant zirconium catalysis48
Boosting CO2 electroreduction over Co nanoparticles supported on N,B-co-doped graphitic carbon48
Sustainable valorisation of food waste into engineered biochars for CO2 capture towards a circular economy48
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Solvent-free photochemical decomposition of sulfur hexafluoride by phosphines: formation of difluorophosphoranes as versatile fluorination reagents48
Natural wood as a lithium metal host48
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Outstanding Reviewers for Green Chemistry in 202247
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Steam-assisted electro-reduction of NiO: a sustainable alternative to conventional hydrogen reduction47
A biphase coupled cathode enables all-organic rocking-chair lithium ion batteries based on crystalline AB-stacked covalent triazine-based frameworks47
Efficient harvesting of electricity, aromatic aldehydes and H2 from lignin over nanoflower-like cobalt-based bifunctional electrocatalysts47
The low-temperature selective oxidation of alcohols and a one-pot oxidative esterification using an IBS(iii/v)/oxone catalysis47
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Green synthesis of sulfur-containing polymers by carbon disulfide-based spontaneous multicomponent polymerization47
Direct asymmetric α-C–H functionalization of N-unprotected allylamine catalyzed by chiral pyridoxal47
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High-yield production of lignin nanoparticle photonic glasses47
Electrochemically co-deposited Pd-CoOx coating for efficient synergistic electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate to ammonia47
Modelling biodegradability based on OECD 301D data for the design of mineralising ionic liquids47
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