Green Chemistry

Papers
(The TQCC of Green Chemistry is 16. 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 2021-07-01 to 2025-07-01.)
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Bioconversion of wastewater-derived cresols to methyl muconic acids for use in performance-advantaged bioproducts244
Heuristic process prediction model for screening optimal green entrainers based on TAC and LCA impacts utilizing PSE concepts227
Solvent-free Markovnikov hydroamination of vinylarenes with carboxamides: a heterogeneous catalytic approach using Hβ zeolite213
Biobased sunscreen fabrication using Zn-porphyrins from engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum192
Synthesis of biodegradable PGA-PBC-PGA triblock copolymers and closed-loop recycling via a thermal depolymerization strategy173
Additive-free N-methylation reaction synergistically catalyzed by Pt single atoms and clusters on α-MoC using methanol as a sustainable C1 source172
Cobalt-catalysed CH-alkylation of indoles with alcohols by borrowing hydrogen methodology165
Visible-light-induced hydroxycarboxylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes to construct densely functionalized α-CF3 tertiary alcohols164
Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion155
Light-driven ultrafast dual C–C cleavage and coupling of dihydroxyacetone into high-purity carbon monoxide and ethylene glycol155
1,2,3-Trimethoxypropane: a bio-sourced glyme as electrolyte for lithium–O2 batteries154
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 material150
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Hierarchical porous organometallic polymers enable industrial-level acidic CO2 electroreduction143
Oxygen-harvesting carbon dot photocatalysts for ambient tandem oxidative synthesis of quinazolin-4(3H)-ones143
Organic carbonates as green media: from laboratory syntheses to industrial applications139
Highly efficient sulfurized Re–Ir catalysts for multiple N-methylation of ethylenediamine and its homologous series with CO2 and H2 in water solvent137
Voltage losses in indoor light harvesting organic photovoltaic devices: a case study of green solvent processed PM6/IT-4Cl devices136
Characterization and molecular simulation of lignin in Cyrene pretreatment of switchgrass136
Facile synthesis of Pd–Au/BNNS bimetallic catalysts for direct generation of H2O2 from H2 and O2 under environmentally friendly conditions134
Copper-supported catalysts for sustainable PET depolymerization: a cost-effective approach towards dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) production132
Natural deep eutectic solvent assisted synthesis and applications of chiral carbon dots127
Long-lived triplet state carbon nitride (urea-CNx) catalyzed metal-free photo-ATRP with oxygen acceleration127
Weakening fibril–fibril interactions via an on-demand regulation of hemicellulose phase towards the facile disassembly of lignocellulose heterostructure into approaching native-state elementary116
Atomically dispersed Co2+ on MgAlOx boosting C4–10 alcohols selectivity of ethanol valorization113
Metal-free photocatalysis at charged aqueous interfaces: boosting the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics under ambient conditions109
Catalyst-free defluorinative alkylation of trifluoromethyls109
Modular access to multi-substituted allenones via environmentally friendly organocatalytic C–H allenylation of aldehydes108
Photocatalyst-free H2O-regulated and regiodivergent multicomponent hydrogenation/bifunctional sulfonylation of alkynes107
Ligand-induced tetrad effect in coordination leaching of ion-adsorption rare earth ores: enhanced recovery of high-value low-lanthanum rare earth concentrates104
Enhancement of hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming using a Ni-based catalyst supported by spongy mesoporous alumina102
Sustainable lignin-derived hierarchical mesoporous carbon synthesized by a renewable nano-calcium carbonate hard template method and its utilization in zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors101
Recent advances in ex ante techno-environmental-economic assessment of thermochemical waste or biomass to energy technologies based on process simulation98
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Iron-photocatalyzed desulfurizing chlorination with seawater90
Polysaccharide-based supramolecular bicomponent eutectogels as sustainable antioxidant materials89
Effect of pre-treatment of herbaceous feedstocks on behavior of inorganic constituents under chemical looping gasification (CLG) conditions89
Electrosynthesis of benzyl-tert-butylamine via nickel-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol89
Tuning the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst through XO2 group (X = S, Se, Te) doping for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells88
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation87
Towards a scalable recycling process for ceramics in fuel-electrode-supported solid oxide cells86
Aliphatic C–H arylation with heteroarenes without photocatalysts86
Efficient CO2 electroreduction to n-propanol on a matching cobalt phthalocyanine/copper tandem catalyst85
Regulating the hydrophobic microenvironment of SnS2 to facilitate the interfacial CO2/H2O ratio towards pH-universal electrocatalytic CO2 reduction84
‘In-water’, nickel-catalyzed mild preparation of allylic amines employing alcohols: application to ‘all-water’ synthesis of pharmaceuticals83
Red analytical performance index (RAPI) and software: the missing tool for assessing methods in terms of analytical performance83
Materials from waste plastics for CO2capture and utilisation83
Halometallate ionic liquids: thermal properties, decomposition pathways, and life cycle considerations83
Polymer monomers fabricated from biomass platform molecules over metal-free catalysts82
Synthesis of α-aminophosphorous derivatives using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) in a dual role81
Electrochemical ring-opening 1,3-dihydroxylation of arylcyclopropanes with H2O81
(B,P,Co,Fe)-Ni modified on nanowood for boosting seawater urea electro-oxidation81
NHC–palladium-catalyzed ionic liquid-accelerated regioselective oxyarylation of alkynes with diaryl ethers81
Visible-light-induced iron-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl amides from nitroarenes and chloroalkanes81
Dibasic esters as green solvents for PVDF membrane preparation79
Photoredox catalytic aminomethylation of sulfonylthiazoles79
Non-enzymatic signal-on electrochemiluminescence detection of organophosphorus pesticides based on tungsten disulfide quantum dots78
Integrated design of multifunctional reinforced bioplastics (MReB) to synergistically enhance strength, degradability, and functionality78
Multi-layered CuO/SiO2 core–shell structure improves electrocatalytic CO2-to-n-propanol conversion77
Design of environmentally degradable polyethylene-like polyesters and eco-friendly recycling via commercial enzymes77
Iridium-catalyzed N-methylation of drug molecules77
Insights into photoelectrocatalytic lignin oxidation to value-added products using a niobium-doped titanium dioxide photoanode77
Computational modeling-guided design of deep eutectic solvents for tailoring lignin chemistry during lignocellulose pretreatment76
Oxidized thiourea derivatives: uncovering new frontiers with resonant acoustic mixing (RAM)76
Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning76
Strikingly high amount of tricin-lignin observed from vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) aerial roots76
Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate75
Green synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles: a sustainable approach75
Tailoring surface reaction pathways by self-assembling a trifluoromethyl-terminated molecular layer to enhance photocatalytic cellulose-to-syngas conversion in pure water74
Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by developing alternative low environmental footprint sensors74
Efficient catalytic degradation of anhydride-cured epoxy resin by amphiphilic molecule catalysts73
Cyrene™ blends: a greener solvent system for organic syntheses73
From green innovations in oligopeptide to oligonucleotide sustainable synthesis: differences and synergies in TIDES chemistry73
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
Photo/electrocatalytic site-selective C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinolines and their analogues73
Amino and hydroxyl functionalization of nucleosides via resonant acoustic mixing73
Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review72
Applying green chemistry to raw material selection and product formulation at The Estée Lauder Companies72
Organic redox polymers as electrochemical energy materials72
Tapping into the natural aromatic potential of microbial lignin valorization towards aromatic fine chemicals72
Toward the next generation of sustainable aluminum-ion batteries: a review71
Choline hydroxide based deep eutectic solvent for dissolving cellulose71
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 71
Sustainable protocols for direct C–H bond arylation of (hetero)arenes71
Blowing tough polylactide film enabled by the in situ construction of covalent adaptive networks with epoxidized soybean oil as dynamic crosslinks70
Novel arylindane diols as sustainable primary antioxidants from lignin69
Molecular understanding of the morphology and properties of lignin nanoparticles: unravelling the potential for tailored applications69
Electrochemical C−O Bond Cleavage of Diaryl Ethers: Upcycling of Lignin 4-O-5 Models and Polyphenylene Oxide69
A paired alkaline electrolyzer for furfural oxidation and hydrogen evolution over noble metal-free NiFe/Ni and Co/MXene catalysts69
A radical Smiles rearrangement difunctionalization of activated alkenes via desulfonylation and insertion of sulfur dioxide relay strategy69
Replacing polyacrylonitrile with Kraft lignin for sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing mitigates carbon emissions68
Multi-step oxidative carboxylation of olefins with carbon dioxide by combining electrochemical and 3D-printed flow reactors68
Catalyst-free mechanochemistry as a versatile tool in synthetic chemistry: a review68
Progress in torrefaction pretreatment for biomass gasification66
Syntheses and polymerization of monoterpene-based (meth)acrylates: IBO(M)A as a relevant monomer for industrial applications66
Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments66
Net-zero transition of the global chemical industry with CO2-feedstock by 2050: feasible yet challenging65
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Carbonatation of [ethylene–glycidyl methacrylate]-based copolymers with carbon dioxide as a reagent: from batch to solvent-free reactive extrusion62
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Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi2MoO6 nanosheets62
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Anodic electrochemical C–C bond cleavage co-catalyzed by ionic liquids and FeNi@C for lignin upgrading62
Sustainable mechanosynthesis of diamide tetraols monomers and their enzymatic polymerization61
Construction and optimization of efficient glucose–xylose co-fermenting yeast Yarrowia lipolytica for green and sustainable succinic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass61
Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for improving lignin properties and subsequent 4-vinylphenol production: an integrated experimental and modeling investigation61
Iron-catalyzed regioselective C–H alkylation of indoles: an additive-free approach in renewable solvent61
Demystifying the recent photochemical and electrochemical strategies in installing the magic methyl group: a comprehensive overview61
Investigation into the effect of solvents on lignin hydrogenation for the production of phenolic compounds60
Novel tributyl phosphate-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent: application in simultaneous liquid–liquid microextraction of parabens and their metabolite in surface water samples59
Principles and practice of greener ionic liquid–nanoparticles biosystem59
Active hydrogen tuning by copper–cobalt bimetal catalysts for boosting ammonia electrosynthesis from simulated wastewater59
Photoinitiators from bio-sourced naphthoquinone – the application of naphthoquinone-based vitamins K1 and K3 in free radical photopolymerization59
Direct nitrile electrosynthesis from amino acids on nickel oxyhydroxide59
Microwave-irradiated rapid synthesis of antimicrobial pyrazine derivatives in reactive eutectic media58
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Selective electrosynthesis of aldehydes at industrially relevant current densities via tandem electrochemical–chemical catalysis58
Constructing a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of the plant-derived diterpenoid sclareol58
Visible-light-promoted synthesis of gem-dihaloenones58
A form-stable phase change material based on intermolecular hydrogen bonding with a high chemical recycling rate58
Affinity of K+to organic matter promotes reactions: degradation of super stable phenolic epoxy vinyl ester resin to value-added chemicals58
A novel high-entropy sulfide (ZnCoMnFeAlMg)9S8 as a low potential and long life electrocatalyst for overall water splitting in experiments and DFT analysis58
A sustainable waste plastic valorisation: conversion of discarded polyurethane into an active micro-cleaner using a DES system58
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Sustainability in a can: upcycling aluminium scrap in the waste-minimized electrochemical synthesis of 2-oxazoline57
Oxidative enzyme activation of cellulose substrates for surface modification57
A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection57
Base-selective access to highly functionalized heterocycles from multicomponent Ugi adducts57
Retraction: Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure56
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Halogen-bonding-mediated synthesis of amides and peptides55
Catalyst-free process for oxidation of furfural to maleic acid by high frequency ultrasonic activation55
N-heterocyclic carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed rapid access to indole ketones via radical C(sp3)–H acylation55
Photo- and electro-chemical synthesis of substituted pyrroles55
Identification and quantification of lignin monomers and oligomers from reductive catalytic fractionation of pine wood with GC × GC – FID/MS54
One-pot synthesis of cyclohexylphenol via isopropyl alcohol-assisted phenol conversion using the tandem system RANEY® Nickel plus hierarchical Beta zeolite54
Selective chemical disassembly of elastane fibres and polyurethane coatings in textiles54
Progress in the synthesis of carbon aerogels for advanced energy storage applications54
Divergent synthesis of nitrogen heterocyclesviaH2O-mediated hydride transfer reactions54
Green synthesis of building blocks, drug candidates and fine chemicals by barochemistry: application of high pressure in organic synthesis54
Supercritical carbon dioxide as reaction medium for selective hydrogenation of fluorinated arenes54
Glycerol and its derivatives as potential C-3 bio-based building blocks for accessing active pharmaceutical ingredients53
Developing a transition-metal-free green protocol for the electrophilic hydrazination of silyl enol ethers using diazo electrophiles with EtOH–H2O as a safe solvent53
Advancing green chemistry performance assessment: the Estée Lauder Companies’ continuing journey towards meaningful transparency53
Feedstock agnostic upcycling of industrial mixed plastic from shredder residue pragmatically through a composite approach53
Demystify the unique hydrogen spillover effect in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution53
Elucidating the nonproductive adsorption mechanism of cellulase with lignin fractions from hydrothermally pretreated poplar using multi-dimensional spectroscopic technologies53
Lignin-grafting alternative copolymer of 3,4-dihydrocoumarin and epoxides as an active and flexible ingredient in sunscreen53
Co-generation of electricity and formate in glycerol fuel cells with a bifunctional PdPtAg alloy nanowire electrocatalyst52
Regio- and stereo-selective amination of fatty acids tod-amino acids by a three-step one-pot cascade52
Rhenium-based catalysts for biomass conversion52
Photocatalytic acylation of lysine screened using a microfluidic-based chemical robotic system52
Electrochemical electrophilic bromination/spirocyclization of N-benzyl-acrylamides to brominated 2-azaspiro[4.5]decanes52
“On-water” defluorophosphorylation of trifluoromethylated enones with phosphine oxides52
Multi-step chemo-enzymatic synthesis of azelaic and pelargonic acids from the soapstock of high-oleic sunflower oil refinement52
Engineered pH-buffering nanocomposite for robust one-pot multi-enzyme cascade synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid52
Mechanochemical Simmons–Smith cyclopropanationviaball-milling-enabled activation of zinc(0)52
An eco-friendly, low-cost, and automated strategy for phosphoproteome profiling52
Confined synthesis of glucan oligomers from glucose in zeolites52
Photoredox streamlines electrocatalysis: photoelectrosynthesis of polycyclic pyrimidin-4-ones through carbocyclization of unactivated alkenes with malonates52
Green and efficient synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon derived from MOF-235 for catalytic degradation of thiocyanate51
Design of halogen-free hyper-crosslinked porous ionic polymers for efficient CO2 capture and conversion51
Discovery and green metabolic engineering of a self-sufficient genistein pathway in Paenibacillus jilinensis51
Valorization of chicken feathers using aqueous solutions of ionic liquids51
Catalytic aerobic oxidation of lignin-based vanillyl alcohol under base–free conditions over an efficient and reusable LaFeO3 perovskite for vanillin production50
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES): green solvents for pharmaceutical applications and beyond50
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-NNPA50
Efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with selective styrene oxidation over a modified g-C3N4/BiOBr composite with high atom economy50
Direct reuse of aluminium and copper current collectors from spent lithium-ion batteries49
A novel electrochemical redox method for the simultaneous recovery of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes and anodes49
CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide: a versatile heterogeneous photocatalyst for the acylation of indoles with α-keto acids49
Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility48
The design of alternative anodic reactions paired with electrochemical CO2 reduction48
New insights into urethane alcoholysis enable chemical full recycling of blended fabric waste48
High efficiency coupled electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2H4 with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation over Cu-based nanoflower electrocatalysts48
Cu(ii)-catalyzed ‘in-water’N-arylation of electron-deficient NH-heterocycles47
Catalytic C–N bond formation strategies for green amination of biomass-derived molecules47
Heteroatom Lewis acid zeolites: synthesis, characterization and application in the conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates47
Efficient hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds under acid-free conditions over carbon-supported NiMo catalysts47
Semi-overexpressed OsMYB86L2 specifically enhances cellulose biosynthesis to maximize bioethanol productivity by cascading lignocellulose depolymerization via integrated rapid-physical and recy47
Hierarchical NiSx/Ni2P nanotube arrays with abundant interfaces for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural47
Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating47
Aminated and amidated structures introduced by ethylenediamine pretreatment endow lignin with bright fluorescence47
Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous catalysts for acceptorless dehydrogenation of biomass-derived glycerol and ethanol towards circular chemistry47
Boosting energy efficiency and selectivity of glucose oxidation toward glucuronic acid in high-frequency ultrasound using multicavity CuO catalytic cavitation agents47
An environmentally benign and atom-economical protocol for the regioselective synthesis of isoquinolones from o-alkynylaldehydes47
Cold plasma activated Ni0/Ni2+ interface catalysts for efficient electrocatalytic methane oxidation to low-carbon alcohols47
Recent developments of MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen production by water splitting47
A molecular motor from lignocellulose46
Application of sugar-containing biomass: one-step synthesis of 2-furylglyoxylic acid and its derivatives from a vitamin C precursor46
Exploring the electrochemical ring hydrogenation of furanic compounds46
Hydrodeoxygenation of lignin related phenolic monomers in polar organic electrolyte via electrocatalysis in a stirred slurry catalytic reactor46
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Synthesis of olefins by selective hydrodeoxygenation of lignocellulosic ketones46
A biphase coupled cathode enables all-organic rocking-chair lithium ion batteries based on crystalline AB-stacked covalent triazine-based frameworks46
Electrolyte pH modulation for efficient and durable electrochemical cement clinker precursor production46
The sustainability of phytomass-derived materials: thermodynamical aspects, life cycle analysis and research perspectives46
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 perf45
Producing hexamethylenediamine from caprolactam via 6-aminocapronitrile: a green production technology of the monomer of nylon-6645
Direct capture of low-concentration CO2 and selective hydrogenation to CH4 over Al2O3-supported Ni–La dual functional materials45
The synergistic effect of formate dehydrogenase and carbonic anhydrase accelerates the ethanol fermentation process and improves carbon recovery45
Aqueous hydroboration of alkynes via nonclassical generation of N-heterocyclic carbenes45
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Mild and selective etherification of wheat straw lignin and lignin model alcohols by moisture-tolerant zirconium catalysis45
High-yield production of lignin nanoparticle photonic glasses45
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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 44
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Efficient Bi-enzymatic synthesis of aldonic acids43
Integrated electrosynthesis and biosynthesis for the production of adipic acid from lignin-derived phenols43
Steam-assisted electro-reduction of NiO: a sustainable alternative to conventional hydrogen reduction43
Direct asymmetric α-C–H functionalization of N-unprotected allylamine catalyzed by chiral pyridoxal43
Boosting CO2 electroreduction over Co nanoparticles supported on N,B-co-doped graphitic carbon43
3D structure-functional design of a biomass-derived photocatalyst for antimicrobial efficacy and chemical degradation under ambient conditions43
Highly efficient synthesis of tert-butyl esters using (Boc)2O under solvent/base-free electromagnetic milling conditions: a new reaction model43
Combination of air/moisture/ambient temperature compatible organolithium chemistry with sustainable solvents: selective and efficient synthesis of guanidines and amidines43
Biosynthesis of retinyl esters in Yarrowia lipolytica through metabolic engineering and fermentation condition optimization42
Modelling biodegradability based on OECD 301D data for the design of mineralising ionic liquids42
Natural wood as a lithium metal host42
Iodine-enabled organoelectrocatalysis: enantioselective cross dehydrogenative coupling of sulfides and aldehydes42
Sustainable construction of value-added naphthoquinones for pharmaceuticals42
An air/metal hydride battery for simultaneous neutralization treatment of acid–base wastewater and power generation42
Recycling of a thermoresponsive “catalyst pill”: separation of a molecular catalyst in solid ethylene carbonate in various reactions41
Decarboxylative arylation with diaryliodonium(iii) salts: alternative approach for catalyst-free difluoroenolate coupling to aryldifluoromethyl ketones41
Engineered enzymatic cascade converts diols to amino alcohols41
Exploiting natural complexity for substrate controlled regioselectivity and stereoselectivity in tantalum catalysed hydroaminoalkylation41
Reactive laser ablation in liquids as a promising approach for repurposing effluents from former mining sites41
Correction: Chitosan-based inks for 3D printing and bioprinting41
Green and sustainable synthesis of TPD-based donor–acceptor-type conjugated polymer photocatalysts for hydrogen production under visible light41
Electrosynthesis of nitriles from primary alcohols and ammonia on Ni catalysts41
Electroreductive cross-coupling between aldehydes and ketones or imines via cathodically generated dianions41
Leveraging the bioeconomy for carbon drawdown40
Novel benzimidazole-linked microporous conjugated polymers for highly selective adsorption and photocatalytic reduction of diluted CO240
Highly efficient biosynthesis of 2,4-dihydroxybutyric acid by a methanol assimilation pathway in engineered Escherichia coli40
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