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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
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Heuristic process prediction model for screening optimal green entrainers based on TAC and LCA impacts utilizing PSE concepts280
Solvent-free Markovnikov hydroamination of vinylarenes with carboxamides: a heterogeneous catalytic approach using Hβ zeolite250
Biobased sunscreen fabrication using Zn-porphyrins from engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum227
Synthesis of biodegradable PGA-PBC-PGA triblock copolymers and closed-loop recycling via a thermal depolymerization strategy206
Light-driven ultrafast dual C–C cleavage and coupling of dihydroxyacetone into high-purity carbon monoxide and ethylene glycol193
Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion182
1,2,3-Trimethoxypropane: a bio-sourced glyme as electrolyte for lithium–O2 batteries179
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Oxygen-harvesting carbon dot photocatalysts for ambient tandem oxidative synthesis of quinazolin-4(3H)-ones174
Highly efficient sulfurized Re–Ir catalysts for multiple N-methylation of ethylenediamine and its homologous series with CO2 and H2 in water solvent172
Voltage losses in indoor light harvesting organic photovoltaic devices: a case study of green solvent processed PM6/IT-4Cl devices169
Facile synthesis of Pd–Au/BNNS bimetallic catalysts for direct generation of H2O2 from H2 and O2 under environmentally friendly conditions161
Metal-free photocatalysis at charged aqueous interfaces: boosting the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics under ambient conditions152
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Electrosynthesis of benzyl-tert-butylamine via nickel-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol143
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Additive-free N-methylation reaction synergistically catalyzed by Pt single atoms and clusters on α-MoC using methanol as a sustainable C1 source141
Hierarchical porous organometallic polymers enable industrial-level acidic CO2 electroreduction130
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation127
Amino and hydroxyl functionalization of nucleosides via resonant acoustic mixing125
Ligand-induced tetrad effect in coordination leaching of ion-adsorption rare earth ores: enhanced recovery of high-value low-lanthanum rare earth concentrates119
Halometallate ionic liquids: thermal properties, decomposition pathways, and life cycle considerations118
Effect of pre-treatment of herbaceous feedstocks on behavior of inorganic constituents under chemical looping gasification (CLG) conditions116
Design of environmentally degradable polyethylene-like polyesters and eco-friendly recycling via commercial enzymes115
Aliphatic C–H arylation with heteroarenes without photocatalysts113
Efficient CO2 electroreduction to n-propanol on a matching cobalt phthalocyanine/copper tandem catalyst110
Regulating the hydrophobic microenvironment of SnS2 to facilitate the interfacial CO2/H2O ratio towards pH-universal electrocatalytic CO2 reduction109
Polymer monomers fabricated from biomass platform molecules over metal-free catalysts106
Electrochemical ring-opening 1,3-dihydroxylation of arylcyclopropanes with H2O105
NHC–palladium-catalyzed ionic liquid-accelerated regioselective oxyarylation of alkynes with diaryl ethers104
Strikingly high amount of tricin-lignin observed from vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) aerial roots101
Multi-layered CuO/SiO2 core–shell structure improves electrocatalytic CO2-to-n-propanol conversion101
Modular access to multi-substituted allenones via environmentally friendly organocatalytic C–H allenylation of aldehydes100
‘In-water’, nickel-catalyzed mild preparation of allylic amines employing alcohols: application to ‘all-water’ synthesis of pharmaceuticals97
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 performance97
Photo/electrocatalytic site-selective C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinolines and their analogues97
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Selective C–O bond cleavage enhances aromatics production from lignin-derived platform molecules with ethanol as a hydrogen donor96
Catalyst-free urea synthesis via plasma-driven direct coupling of CO2 and N2 under ambient conditions95
Tuning the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst through XO2 group (X = S, Se, Te) doping for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells94
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 94
Applying green chemistry to raw material selection and product formulation at The Estée Lauder Companies93
Integrated design of multifunctional reinforced bioplastics (MReB) to synergistically enhance strength, degradability, and functionality92
Dibasic esters as green solvents for PVDF membrane preparation92
Electrochemical C–O bond cleavage of diaryl ethers: upcycling of lignin 4-O-5 models and polyphenylene oxide92
Iridium-catalyzed N-methylation of drug molecules91
Oxidized thiourea derivatives: uncovering new frontiers with resonant acoustic mixing (RAM)91
Insights into photoelectrocatalytic lignin oxidation to value-added products using a niobium-doped titanium dioxide photoanode91
Visible-light-induced hydroxycarboxylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes to construct densely functionalized α-CF3 tertiary alcohols90
Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning90
Long-lived triplet state carbon nitride (urea-CNx) catalyzed metal-free photo-ATRP with oxygen acceleration90
Novel arylindane diols as sustainable primary antioxidants from lignin90
Towards a scalable recycling process for ceramics in fuel-electrode-supported solid oxide cells89
Phosphatidylcholine-driven cell-like assembly of lignin for reinforcing and toughening rubber materials88
Sustainable protocols for direct C–H bond arylation of (hetero)arenes88
Copper-supported catalysts for sustainable PET depolymerization: a cost-effective approach towards dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) production88
Visible-light-induced iron-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl amides from nitroarenes and chloroalkanes87
Bioconversion of wastewater-derived cresols to methyl muconic acids for use in performance-advantaged bioproducts87
Catalyst-free defluorinative alkylation of trifluoromethyls87
Iron-photocatalyzed desulfurizing chlorination with seawater87
Multi-step oxidative carboxylation of olefins with carbon dioxide by combining electrochemical and 3D-printed flow reactors87
Photoelectrocatalytic heteroarene C(sp2)–H borylation87
Sustainable base-mediated chemical upcycling of poly (propylene carbonate) to β-hydroxy sulfides and oxides86
Toward the next generation of sustainable aluminum-ion batteries: a review86
Blowing tough polylactide film enabled by the in situ construction of covalent adaptive networks with epoxidized soybean oil as dynamic crosslinks85
Computational modeling-guided design of deep eutectic solvents for tailoring lignin chemistry during lignocellulose pretreatment85
Machine learning-guided engineering of chalcone synthase enables high-selectivity phloretin biosynthesis in yeast85
Weakening fibril–fibril interactions via an on-demand regulation of hemicellulose phase towards the facile disassembly of lignocellulose heterostructure into approaching native-state elementary84
A radical Smiles rearrangement difunctionalization of activated alkenes via desulfonylation and insertion of sulfur dioxide relay strategy83
Cobalt-catalysed CH-alkylation of indoles with alcohols by borrowing hydrogen methodology83
Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review83
Catalyst-free mechanochemistry as a versatile tool in synthetic chemistry: a review82
Atomically dispersed Co2+ on MgAlOx boosting C4–10 alcohols selectivity of ethanol valorization81
Tailoring surface reaction pathways by self-assembling a trifluoromethyl-terminated molecular layer to enhance photocatalytic cellulose-to-syngas conversion in pure water81
Replacing polyacrylonitrile with Kraft lignin for sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing mitigates carbon emissions81
A paired alkaline electrolyzer for furfural oxidation and hydrogen evolution over noble metal-free NiFe/Ni and Co/MXene catalysts81
Synthesis of α-aminophosphorous derivatives using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) in a dual role80
Natural deep eutectic solvent assisted synthesis and applications of chiral carbon dots80
(B,P,Co,Fe)-Ni modified on nanowood for boosting seawater urea electro-oxidation80
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 material79
Progress in torrefaction pretreatment for biomass gasification78
Organic carbonates as green media: from laboratory syntheses to industrial applications78
From green innovations in oligopeptide to oligonucleotide sustainable synthesis: differences and synergies in TIDES chemistry78
Polysaccharide-based supramolecular bicomponent eutectogels as sustainable antioxidant materials77
An in situ phosphorization constructed VP2@VS2 nanoflower heterostructure with a modulated d-band center of V for efficient polysulfide adsorption and conversion in lithiu76
Molecular understanding of the morphology and properties of lignin nanoparticles: unravelling the potential for tailored applications76
Red analytical performance index (RAPI) and software: the missing tool for assessing methods in terms of analytical performance76
Green synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles: a sustainable approach76
Photocatalyst-free H2O-regulated and regiodivergent multicomponent hydrogenation/bifunctional sulfonylation of alkynes75
Non-enzymatic signal-on electrochemiluminescence detection of organophosphorus pesticides based on tungsten disulfide quantum dots75
Photoredox catalytic aminomethylation of sulfonylthiazoles74
Recent advances in ex ante techno-environmental-economic assessment of thermochemical waste or biomass to energy technologies based on process simulation74
Efficient catalytic degradation of anhydride-cured epoxy resin by amphiphilic molecule catalysts74
Characterization and molecular simulation of lignin in Cyrene pretreatment of switchgrass74
Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments73
Tapping into the natural aromatic potential of microbial lignin valorization towards aromatic fine chemicals73
Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate72
Sustainable lignin-derived hierarchical mesoporous carbon synthesized by a renewable nano-calcium carbonate hard template method and its utilization in zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors71
Materials from waste plastics for CO2capture and utilisation70
Choline hydroxide based deep eutectic solvent for dissolving cellulose70
Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by developing alternative low environmental footprint sensors70
Net-zero transition of the global chemical industry with CO2-feedstock by 2050: feasible yet challenging69
Cyrene™ blends: a greener solvent system for organic syntheses69
Organic redox polymers as electrochemical energy materials69
Enhancement of hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming using a Ni-based catalyst supported by spongy mesoporous alumina68
Syntheses and polymerization of monoterpene-based (meth)acrylates: IBO(M)A as a relevant monomer for industrial applications68
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Carbonatation of [ethylene–glycidyl methacrylate]-based copolymers with carbon dioxide as a reagent: from batch to solvent-free reactive extrusion66
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Anodic electrochemical C–C bond cleavage co-catalyzed by ionic liquids and FeNi@C for lignin upgrading66
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Iron-catalyzed regioselective C–H alkylation of indoles: an additive-free approach in renewable solvent65
Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for improving lignin properties and subsequent 4-vinylphenol production: an integrated experimental and modeling investigation64
Direct nitrile electrosynthesis from amino acids on nickel oxyhydroxide63
Microwave-irradiated rapid synthesis of antimicrobial pyrazine derivatives in reactive eutectic media63
Sustainable mechanosynthesis of diamide tetraols monomers and their enzymatic polymerization63
Green synthesis of building blocks, drug candidates and fine chemicals by barochemistry: application of high pressure in organic synthesis63
Demystifying the recent photochemical and electrochemical strategies in installing the magic methyl group: a comprehensive overview63
Engineered pH-buffering nanocomposite for robust one-pot multi-enzyme cascade synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid63
Photo- and electro-chemical synthesis of substituted pyrroles62
Selective chemical disassembly of elastane fibres and polyurethane coatings in textiles62
Heterostructure of hollow MoSe2@CoSe for stable sodium storage62
Photo-induced C(sp3)–H functionalization of unactivated alkanes under transition-metal- and photocatalyst-free conditions62
Catalytic C–N bond formation strategies for green amination of biomass-derived molecules62
Identification and quantification of lignin monomers and oligomers from reductive catalytic fractionation of pine wood with GC × GC – FID/MS62
CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide: a versatile heterogeneous photocatalyst for the acylation of indoles with α-keto acids62
Hierarchical NiSx/Ni2P nanotube arrays with abundant interfaces for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural61
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Principles and practice of greener ionic liquid–nanoparticles biosystem60
Heteroatom Lewis acid zeolites: synthesis, characterization and application in the conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates60
Affinity of K+to organic matter promotes reactions: degradation of super stable phenolic epoxy vinyl ester resin to value-added chemicals60
Cu(ii)-catalyzed ‘in-water’N-arylation of electron-deficient NH-heterocycles60
Progress in the synthesis of carbon aerogels for advanced energy storage applications60
A sustainable waste plastic valorisation: conversion of discarded polyurethane into an active micro-cleaner using a DES system60
Aminated and amidated structures introduced by ethylenediamine pretreatment endow lignin with bright fluorescence60
Recent developments of MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen production by water splitting60
Photoredox streamlines electrocatalysis: photoelectrosynthesis of polycyclic pyrimidin-4-ones through carbocyclization of unactivated alkenes with malonates60
Selective electrosynthesis of aldehydes at industrially relevant current densities via tandem electrochemical–chemical catalysis60
Sustainability in a can: upcycling aluminium scrap in the waste-minimized electrochemical synthesis of 2-oxazoline59
Oxidative enzyme activation of cellulose substrates for surface modification59
A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection59
Base-selective access to highly functionalized heterocycles from multicomponent Ugi adducts59
Halogen-bonding-mediated synthesis of amides and peptides58
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Confined synthesis of glucan oligomers from glucose in zeolites58
Retraction: Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure58
Active hydrogen tuning by copper–cobalt bimetal catalysts for boosting ammonia electrosynthesis from simulated wastewater57
Tuning the electron affinity of cobalt oxide catalysts for robust acidic oxygen evolution57
Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi2MoO6 nanosheets57
Visible-light-promoted synthesis of gem-dihaloenones57
Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility57
Valorization of chicken feathers using aqueous solutions of ionic liquids57
New insights into urethane alcoholysis enable chemical full recycling of blended fabric waste57
Feedstock agnostic upcycling of industrial mixed plastic from shredder residue pragmatically through a composite approach56
Electrochemical ring-opening oxidation of aryl thianthrenium salts56
Developing a transition-metal-free green protocol for the electrophilic hydrazination of silyl enol ethers using diazo electrophiles with EtOH–H2O as a safe solvent56
Organic-electrical reduction of carbon–carbon double bonds56
Advancing green chemistry performance assessment: the Estée Lauder Companies’ continuing journey towards meaningful transparency56
Electrochemical electrophilic bromination/spirocyclization of N-benzyl-acrylamides to brominated 2-azaspiro[4.5]decanes56
Supercritical carbon dioxide as reaction medium for selective hydrogenation of fluorinated arenes56
Regio- and stereo-selective amination of fatty acids tod-amino acids by a three-step one-pot cascade55
Demystify the unique hydrogen spillover effect in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution55
Multi-step chemo-enzymatic synthesis of azelaic and pelargonic acids from the soapstock of high-oleic sunflower oil refinement55
Photocatalytic acylation of lysine screened using a microfluidic-based chemical robotic system55
Green and efficient synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon derived from MOF-235 for catalytic degradation of thiocyanate54
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Photoinitiators from bio-sourced naphthoquinone – the application of naphthoquinone-based vitamins K1 and K3 in free radical photopolymerization54
An environmentally benign and atom-economical protocol for the regioselective synthesis of isoquinolones from o-alkynylaldehydes54
Discovery and green metabolic engineering of a self-sufficient genistein pathway in Paenibacillus jilinensis54
A form-stable phase change material based on intermolecular hydrogen bonding with a high chemical recycling rate54
An eco-friendly, low-cost, and automated strategy for phosphoproteome profiling54
Catalytic aerobic oxidation of lignin-based vanillyl alcohol under base–free conditions over an efficient and reusable LaFeO3 perovskite for vanillin production54
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-NNPA53
Catalyst-free process for oxidation of furfural to maleic acid by high frequency ultrasonic activation53
Glycerol and its derivatives as potential C-3 bio-based building blocks for accessing active pharmaceutical ingredients53
The design of alternative anodic reactions paired with electrochemical CO2 reduction53
Efficient hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds under acid-free conditions over carbon-supported NiMo catalysts53
Making polymers with low carbon content: a sustainable option53
Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating52
Divergent synthesis of nitrogen heterocyclesviaH2O-mediated hydride transfer reactions52
Investigation into the effect of solvents on lignin hydrogenation for the production of phenolic compounds52
“On-water” defluorophosphorylation of trifluoromethylated enones with phosphine oxides52
N-heterocyclic carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed rapid access to indole ketones via radical C(sp3)–H acylation52
Boosting energy efficiency and selectivity of glucose oxidation toward glucuronic acid in high-frequency ultrasound using multicavity CuO catalytic cavitation agents52
One-pot synthesis of cyclohexylphenol via isopropyl alcohol-assisted phenol conversion using the tandem system RANEY® Nickel plus hierarchical Beta zeolite52
Semi-overexpressed OsMYB86L2 specifically enhances cellulose biosynthesis to maximize bioethanol productivity by cascading lignocellulose depolymerization via integrated rapid-physical and recy52
Elucidating the nonproductive adsorption mechanism of cellulase with lignin fractions from hydrothermally pretreated poplar using multi-dimensional spectroscopic technologies51
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES): green solvents for pharmaceutical applications and beyond51
Design of halogen-free hyper-crosslinked porous ionic polymers for efficient CO2 capture and conversion51
Novel tributyl phosphate-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent: application in simultaneous liquid–liquid microextraction of parabens and their metabolite in surface water samples51
Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous catalysts for acceptorless dehydrogenation of biomass-derived glycerol and ethanol towards circular chemistry51
Efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with selective styrene oxidation over a modified g-C3N4/BiOBr composite with high atom economy51
Lignin-grafting alternative copolymer of 3,4-dihydrocoumarin and epoxides as an active and flexible ingredient in sunscreen50
Constructing a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of the plant-derived diterpenoid sclareol50
Mechanochemical Simmons–Smith cyclopropanationviaball-milling-enabled activation of zinc(0)50
Rhenium-based catalysts for biomass conversion50
A novel high-entropy sulfide (ZnCoMnFeAlMg)9S8 as a low potential and long life electrocatalyst for overall water splitting in experiments and DFT analysis49
Construction and optimization of efficient glucose–xylose co-fermenting yeast Yarrowia lipolytica for green and sustainable succinic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass49
Exploring the electrochemical ring hydrogenation of furanic compounds49
Cold plasma activated Ni0/Ni2+ interface catalysts for efficient electrocatalytic methane oxidation to low-carbon alcohols49
Co-generation of electricity and formate in glycerol fuel cells with a bifunctional PdPtAg alloy nanowire electrocatalyst49
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Direct reuse of aluminium and copper current collectors from spent lithium-ion batteries49
High efficiency coupled electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2H4 with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation over Cu-based nanoflower electrocatalysts49
A novel electrochemical redox method for the simultaneous recovery of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes and anodes49
The sustainability of phytomass-derived materials: thermodynamical aspects, life cycle analysis and research perspectives49
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The synergistic effect of formate dehydrogenase and carbonic anhydrase accelerates the ethanol fermentation process and improves carbon recovery48
Direct capture of low-concentration CO2 and selective hydrogenation to CH4 over Al2O3-supported Ni–La dual functional materials48
Electroreductive cross-coupling between aldehydes and ketones or imines via cathodically generated dianions48
Mild and selective etherification of wheat straw lignin and lignin model alcohols by moisture-tolerant zirconium catalysis48
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An air/metal hydride battery for simultaneous neutralization treatment of acid–base wastewater and power generation48
Producing hexamethylenediamine from caprolactam via 6-aminocapronitrile: a green production technology of the monomer of nylon-6648
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Steam-assisted electro-reduction of NiO: a sustainable alternative to conventional hydrogen reduction47
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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 47
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Highly efficient synthesis of tert-butyl esters using (Boc)2O under solvent/base-free electromagnetic milling conditions: a new reaction model46
Efficient Bi-enzymatic synthesis of aldonic acids46
Combination of air/moisture/ambient temperature compatible organolithium chemistry with sustainable solvents: selective and efficient synthesis of guanidines and amidines46
Iodine-enabled organoelectrocatalysis: enantioselective cross dehydrogenative coupling of sulfides and aldehydes46
Direct asymmetric α-C–H functionalization of N-unprotected allylamine catalyzed by chiral pyridoxal46
Modelling biodegradability based on OECD 301D data for the design of mineralising ionic liquids46
Sustainable construction of value-added naphthoquinones for pharmaceuticals45
Exploiting natural complexity for substrate controlled regioselectivity and stereoselectivity in tantalum catalysed hydroaminoalkylation45
Reactive laser ablation in liquids as a promising approach for repurposing effluents from former mining sites45
Biosynthesis of retinyl esters in Yarrowia lipolytica through metabolic engineering and fermentation condition optimization45
Engineered enzymatic cascade converts diols to amino alcohols45
Recycling of a thermoresponsive “catalyst pill”: separation of a molecular catalyst in solid ethylene carbonate in various reactions45
Correction: Chitosan-based inks for 3D printing and bioprinting45
Integrated electrosynthesis and biosynthesis for the production of adipic acid from lignin-derived phenols44
Production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from fructose via inherent catalytic properties of a biphasic system without external catalyst addition44
Developing a green and efficient biosynthesis system for l-aspartic acid by addressing enzyme imbalance and catalysis-extraction circulation processes44
Exploring 5-hydroxymethylfurfural hydrogenation pathways using NHC-stabilized water-soluble nanoparticles of various metals and alloys44
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