Green Chemistry

Papers
(The median citation count of Green Chemistry is 5. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
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Biobased sunscreen fabrication using Zn-porphyrins from engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum158
Multi-layered CuO/SiO2 core–shell structure improves electrocatalytic CO2-to-n-propanol conversion152
Integrated design of multifunctional reinforced bioplastics (MReB) to synergistically enhance strength, degradability, and functionality148
Mechanistic study of novel chemical looping phase separation recovering lithium-ion battery cathode materials with biogas residues138
Polymer monomers fabricated from biomass platform molecules over metal-free catalysts138
Heuristic process prediction model for screening optimal green entrainers based on TAC and LCA impacts utilizing PSE concepts138
Tailoring surface reaction pathways by self-assembling a trifluoromethyl-terminated molecular layer to enhance photocatalytic cellulose-to-syngas conversion in pure water137
Minute-level alkylation of heteroarenes via a photo-Fenton mechanism in continuous flow137
Voltage losses in indoor light harvesting organic photovoltaic devices: a case study of green solvent processed PM6/IT-4Cl devices135
Phase-segregated PtNi5 rhombic dodecahedra enable excellent electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in the full pH range133
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Introduction to green and sustainable batteries129
Electrosynthesis of benzyl-tert-butylamine via nickel-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol128
Replacing polyacrylonitrile with Kraft lignin for sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing mitigates carbon emissions128
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Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion124
Non-enzymatic signal-on electrochemiluminescence detection of organophosphorus pesticides based on tungsten disulfide quantum dots122
Defossilising fuels and chemicals – a systemic analysis from feedstock and technology, to hurdles and enablers121
Electrochemical ring-opening 1,3-dihydroxylation of arylcyclopropanes with H2O120
Progress of photothermal/thermal catalytic CO 2 hydrogenation by metal-modified CeO 2119
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Highly efficient sulfurized Re–Ir catalysts for multiple N-methylation of ethylenediamine and its homologous series with CO2 and H2 in water solvent117
Phthalocyanine separator with “chelation-relay” behavior for homogeneous Zn 2+ flux and ultra-stable aqueous zinc-ion batteries116
CO 2 hydrogenation to CH 3 OH promoted by strong Cu 115
Efficient CO 2 electroreduction to n -propanol on a matching cobalt phthalocyanine/copper tandem catal114
Dibasic esters as green solvents for PVDF membrane preparation113
Characterization and molecular simulation of lignin in Cyrene pretreatment of switchgrass113
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 material111
Phosphatidylcholine-driven cell-like assembly of lignin for reinforcing and toughening rubber materials109
Towards a scalable recycling process for ceramics in fuel-electrode-supported solid oxide cells108
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Copper-catalyzed 1,2-carboesterification of 1,3-enynes via polarity-matched hydrogen atom transfer106
H-bond mediated photocatalyzed oxidation of oximes under visible light and air. A general route toward dioxazoles, oxadiazoles and isoxazoles105
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Selective C–O bond cleavage enhances aromatics production from lignin-derived platform molecules with ethanol as a hydrogen donor104
Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments102
Electrochemical C–O bond cleavage of diaryl ethers: upcycling of lignin 4-O-5 models and polyphenylene oxide96
Metal-free photocatalysis at charged aqueous interfaces: boosting the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics under ambient conditions96
Progress in torrefaction pretreatment for biomass gasification96
Hierarchical porous organometallic polymers enable industrial-level acidic CO2 electroreduction95
Photoelectrocatalytic heteroarene C(sp2)–H borylation95
Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by developing alternative low environmental footprint sensors95
Hydrophobic and mechanically reinforcing coatings from palmitoylated lignin via waterborne spraying95
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation94
Novel arylindane diols as sustainable primary antioxidants from lignin93
Polysaccharide-based supramolecular bicomponent eutectogels as sustainable antioxidant materials92
Recent advances in ex ante techno-environmental-economic assessment of thermochemical waste or biomass to energy technologies based on process simulation91
Catalyst-free urea synthesis via plasma-driven direct coupling of CO 2 and N 91
Oxygen-harvesting carbon dot photocatalysts for ambient tandem oxidative synthesis of quinazolin-4(3H)-ones90
Plastic photoreforming: catalytic production of hydrogen and valuable chemicals90
Two-step chemolytic delamination and depolymerization of multilayer laminated packaging films into valuable chemicals89
Modular access to multi-substituted allenones via environmentally friendly organocatalytic C–H allenylation of aldehydes88
Corrosion-resistant microplasma anode arrays for high-temperature molten salt electrolysis and in situ analysis87
Facile fractionation of spent coffee grounds into sustainable aviation fuel-relevant streams using methanol and potential endogenous alcohol–glycerol solvent mixtures87
Ligand-induced tetrad effect in coordination leaching of ion-adsorption rare earth ores: enhanced recovery of high-value low-lanthanum rare earth concentrates87
Design of environmentally degradable polyethylene-like polyesters and eco-friendly recycling via commercial enzymes87
Syntheses and polymerization of monoterpene-based (meth)acrylates: IBO(M)A as a relevant monomer for industrial applications86
Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning86
Iridium-catalyzed N-methylation of drug molecules85
A green chemical protocol for the separation of spent LiFePO 4 cathode material from Al foil and regeneration85
Solvent-free Markovnikov hydroamination of vinylarenes with carboxamides: a heterogeneous catalytic approach using Hβ zeolite85
Olefin isomerization-Michael addition cascade in aqueous micelles: a new piperazine-based antifungal chemotype85
Regulating the hydrophobic microenvironment of SnS2 to facilitate the interfacial CO2/H2O ratio towards pH-universal electrocatalytic CO2 reduction82
Sustainable base-mediated chemical upcycling of poly (propylene carbonate) to β-hydroxy sulfides and oxides82
Light-driven ultrafast dual C–C cleavage and coupling of dihydroxyacetone into high-purity carbon monoxide and ethylene glycol81
Obituary: Roger Arthur Sheldon (1942–2025)80
Synthesis of biodegradable PGA-PBC-PGA triblock copolymers and closed-loop recycling via a thermal depolymerization strategy80
Spatial organization of an enzyme cascade in a Ni-ZIF-8 framework for efficient sugar nucleotide synthesis79
Tuning the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst through XO2 group (X = S, Se, Te) doping for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells79
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Visible-light-induced hydroxycarboxylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes to construct densely functionalized α-CF3 tertiary alcohols78
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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 source77
Conversion of waste plastic into low-carbon olefins: directly producing C 2 –C 4 light olefins fro77
Eco-efficient hydrolysis of coconut oil: a continuous hydrothermal and water-only process for the production of oleochemicals77
Multi-step oxidative carboxylation of olefins with carbon dioxide by combining electrochemical and 3D-printed flow reactors77
Synthesis of α-aminophosphorous derivatives using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) in a dual role76
An in situ phosphorization constructed VP2@VS2 nanoflower heterostructure with a modulated d-band center of V for efficient polysulfide adsorption and conversion in lithiu75
Computational modeling-guided design of deep eutectic solvents for tailoring lignin chemistry during lignocellulose pretreatment75
Towards safe and sustainable ionic liquids: a critical outlook on industrial and pharmaceutical integration75
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Toward the next generation of sustainable aluminum-ion batteries: a review75
Synergistically Enhanced Co-Adsorption of HMF and Hydroxyl on Selenium and Oxygen Dual Vacancies in CeO2-CuNiSe2/NF for High-Efficiency HMF Electrooxidation75
Atomically dispersed Co2+ on MgAlOx boosting C4–10 alcohols selectivity of ethanol valorization74
Green synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles: a sustainable approach73
Aliphatic C–H arylation with heteroarenes without photocatalysts72
Catalyst-free defluorinative alkylation of trifluoromethyls72
Rational catalyst design for acetaldehyde upgrading – an in-depth study on the use of a solid base and the development of a second generation supported N-heterocyclic carbene catalyst72
Photo/electrocatalytic site-selective C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinolines and their analogues72
Oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production in seawater: enhancement mechanism in catalytic activity and durability72
Photocatalyst-free H2O-regulated and regiodivergent multicomponent hydrogenation/bifunctional sulfonylation of alkynes70
Long-lived triplet state carbon nitride (urea-CNx) catalyzed metal-free photo-ATRP with oxygen acceleration70
Visible-light-induced iron-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl amides from nitroarenes and chloroalkanes70
(B,P,Co,Fe)-Ni modified on nanowood for boosting seawater urea electro-oxidation69
From green innovations in oligopeptide to oligonucleotide sustainable synthesis: differences and synergies in TIDES chemistry69
Machine learning-guided engineering of chalcone synthase enables high-selectivity phloretin biosynthesis in yeast68
Copper-supported catalysts for sustainable PET depolymerization: a cost-effective approach towards dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) production68
Impact of linking groups in chelating bis-carbene iridium catalysts for transfer hydrogenation of inorganic carbonates with glycerol68
Weakening fibril–fibril interactions via an on-demand regulation of hemicellulose phase towards the facile disassembly of lignocellulose heterostructure into approaching native-state elementary68
Net-zero transition of the global chemical industry with CO2-feedstock by 2050: feasible yet challenging67
Organic carbonates as green media: from laboratory syntheses to industrial applications67
Sustainable lignin-derived hierarchical mesoporous carbon synthesized by a renewable nano-calcium carbonate hard template method and its utilization in zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors67
Enantiocomplementary synthesis of chiral 2,3-dihydroxy aryl ketones via ThDP-dependent enzymatic catalysis67
Tapping into the natural aromatic potential of microbial lignin valorization towards aromatic fine chemicals67
A hydrophobic ionic liquid and ZIF-8 co-modified graphene oxide membrane for efficient osmotic energy conversion65
Integrating mechanochemical synthesis of a pyridinium-based graphitic ionic framework into an eco-friendly gold recycling process65
Modulation of hydrogen transfer behaviors over Fe/Cu interfacial sites for a boosted electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction65
A radical Smiles rearrangement difunctionalization of activated alkenes via desulfonylation and insertion of sulfur dioxide relay strategy64
Mn-catalyzed hydroxyalkylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes with cyclopropanols: facile synthesis of δ-trifluoromethyl-δ-hydroxyketones64
Metabolic, redox, and spatial engineering of Yarrowia lipolytica for high-level zeaxanthin production63
Insights into photoelectrocatalytic lignin oxidation to value-added products using a niobium-doped titanium dioxide photoanode63
Blowing tough polylactide film enabled by the in situ construction of covalent adaptive networks with epoxidized soybean oil as dynamic crosslinks63
Iron-photocatalyzed desulfurizing chlorination with seawater63
Upcycling photovoltaic silicon waste into SiO anode materials63
Molecular understanding of the morphology and properties of lignin nanoparticles: unravelling the potential for tailored applications63
Amino and hydroxyl functionalization of nucleosides via resonant acoustic mixing63
Redox-mediated electrified synthesis of benzaldehyde63
Green steel production: an overview63
Oxidized thiourea derivatives: uncovering new frontiers with resonant acoustic mixing (RAM)63
Enhancement of hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming using a Ni-based catalyst supported by spongy mesoporous alumina62
A paired alkaline electrolyzer for furfural oxidation and hydrogen evolution over noble metal-free NiFe/Ni and Co/MXene catalysts62
Catalyst-free mechanochemistry as a versatile tool in synthetic chemistry: a review62
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 62
Red analytical performance index (RAPI) and software: the missing tool for assessing methods in terms of analytical performance62
Photoredox catalytic aminomethylation of sulfonylthiazoles62
An ultra-fast and eco-friendly recycling process for spent LIBs using deep eutectic solvents: mechanism and life-cycle insight61
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Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate60
Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review60
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Record-high biotin production in Pseudomonas mutabilis via multi-strategy metabolic engineering and BioB redesign59
Discovery and green metabolic engineering of a self-sufficient genistein pathway in Paenibacillus jilinensis59
Divergent synthesis of unique trifluoromethyl alcohols through Lewis acid-catalyzed anti-Meinwald rearrangement59
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Direct nitrile electrosynthesis from amino acids on nickel oxyhydroxide59
An environmentally benign and atom-economical protocol for the regioselective synthesis of isoquinolones from o-alkynylaldehydes59
Divergent synthesis of nitrogen heterocyclesviaH2O-mediated hydride transfer reactions58
Efficient synthesis of covalent organic frameworks in supercritical carbon dioxide and their application in iodine capture58
Photocatalytic acylation of lysine screened using a microfluidic-based chemical robotic system58
Photo-induced C(sp 3 )–H functionalization of unactivated alkanes under transition-metal- and photocatalyst-free conditions58
An ‘enhancement-tandem effect’ induced by the ‘P vacancy–Cr dopant structure’ for optimizing the energy barrier and reaction pathway for alkaline HER58
Resource utilization of impurity-removed copper anode slime based on two-stage roasting: process optimization for selective separation and high-value recovery of copper and selenium58
Carbonatation of [ethylene–glycidyl methacrylate]-based copolymers with carbon dioxide as a reagent: from batch to solvent-free reactive extrusion57
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A general module assembly strategy for the generation of chondroitin sulfate polymers56
Photoredox streamlines electrocatalysis: photoelectrosynthesis of polycyclic pyrimidin-4-ones through carbocyclization of unactivated alkenes with malonates56
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Mechanochemical-assisted carbothermal reduction for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries: a green and economical recycling strategy56
Cold plasma activated Ni 0 /Ni 2+ interface catalysts for efficient electrocatalytic methane oxida56
Cu(ii)-catalyzed ‘in-water’N-arylation of electron-deficient NH-heterocycles56
Demystifying the recent photochemical and electrochemical strategies in installing the magic methyl group: a comprehensive overview55
Engineered pH-buffering nanocomposite for robust one-pot multi-enzyme cascade synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid55
Visible-light-promoted synthesis of gem-dihaloenones55
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Fallen-leaf-sensitized biosolar oxygenation of hydrocarbons55
Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for improving lignin properties and subsequent 4-vinylphenol production: an integrated experimental and modeling investigation55
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Visible light-mediated stereoselective haloalkylation of bicyclic alkenes54
Hydrogenated polyethylene terephthalate as a versatile macromolecular platform synthon for waste plastic refineries54
Sustainable mechanosynthesis of diamide tetraols monomers and their enzymatic polymerization54
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Confined synthesis of glucan oligomers from glucose in zeolites53
A green chemistry approach to the synthesis of an emerging drug for the treatment of celiac disease53
N-heterocyclic carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed rapid access to indole ketones via radical C(sp3)–H acylation53
Tuning the electron affinity of cobalt oxide catalysts for robust acidic oxygen evolution52
Investigation into the effect of solvents on lignin hydrogenation for the production of phenolic compounds52
Active hydrogen tuning by copper–cobalt bimetal catalysts for boosting ammonia electrosynthesis from simulated wastewater52
Regio- and stereo-selective amination of fatty acids tod-amino acids by a three-step one-pot cascade52
New insights into urethane alcoholysis enable chemical full recycling of blended fabric waste52
Electrochemical ring-opening oxidation of aryl thianthrenium salts52
Catalytic C–N bond formation strategies for green amination of biomass-derived molecules51
Principles and practice of greener ionic liquid–nanoparticles biosystem51
Efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with selective styrene oxidation over a modified g-C3N4/BiOBr composite with high atom economy51
Efficient hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds under acid-free conditions over carbon-supported NiMo catalysts51
Constructing a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of the plant-derived diterpenoid sclareol51
Electrochemical electrophilic bromination/spirocyclization of N-benzyl-acrylamides to brominated 2-azaspiro[4.5]decanes51
Green synthesis of building blocks, drug candidates and fine chemicals by barochemistry: application of high pressure in organic synthesis51
Advancing green chemistry performance assessment: the Estée Lauder Companies’ continuing journey towards meaningful transparency51
Selective chemical disassembly of elastane fibres and polyurethane coatings in textiles50
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A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection50
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A novel high-entropy sulfide (ZnCoMnFeAlMg)9S8 as a low potential and long life electrocatalyst for overall water splitting in experiments and DFT analysis49
Photoinitiators from bio-sourced naphthoquinone – the application of naphthoquinone-based vitamins K1 and K3 in free radical photopolymerization49
Recovery of silver from end-of-life silicon solar panels through a peroxymonosulfate-based advanced oxidation approach49
Photoinduced carbonylative synthesis of β-trifluoromethylated thioesters through 1,2-trifluoromethylation and carbonylation of alkenes49
β-Boron or β-silicon effect enables a regioselective Ni-catalyzed hydrocyanation of internal alkynes49
Photothermal catalytic CO 2 hydrogenation to methanol49
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-NNPA48
A form-stable phase change material based on intermolecular hydrogen bonding with a high chemical recycling rate48
Comparative cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of hydrothermal zinc oxide nanowire synthesis methods48
A novel electrochemical redox method for the simultaneous recovery of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes and anodes48
The design of alternative anodic reactions paired with electrochemical CO2 reduction48
Mechanochemical Simmons–Smith cyclopropanationviaball-milling-enabled activation of zinc(0)48
Photo- and electro-chemical synthesis of substituted pyrroles48
Machine learning to predict plasma-based CO 2 conversion in dielectric barrier discharge reactors48
Progress in the synthesis of carbon aerogels for advanced energy storage applications48
Design of halogen-free hyper-crosslinked porous ionic polymers for efficient CO2 capture and conversion48
Elucidating the nonproductive adsorption mechanism of cellulase with lignin fractions from hydrothermally pretreated poplar using multi-dimensional spectroscopic technologies48
Catalytic aerobic oxidation of lignin-based vanillyl alcohol under base–free conditions over an efficient and reusable LaFeO3 perovskite for vanillin production48
CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide: a versatile heterogeneous photocatalyst for the acylation of indoles with α-keto acids48
A sustainable waste plastic valorisation: conversion of discarded polyurethane into an active micro-cleaner using a DES system47
Green and efficient synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon derived from MOF-235 for catalytic degradation of thiocyanate47
In situ cyanide functionalization of ZIF-8 by γ-irradiation for photochemical removal of uranium47
Anodic electrochemical C–C bond cleavage co-catalyzed by ionic liquids and FeNi@C for lignin upgrading47
Developing a transition-metal-free green protocol for the electrophilic hydrazination of silyl enol ethers using diazo electrophiles with EtOH–H2O as a safe solvent47
Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi2MoO6 nanosheets47
Direct reuse of aluminium and copper current collectors from spent lithium-ion batteries47
Making polymers with low carbon content: a sustainable option46
Porphyrin and phthalocyanine-based covalent organic frameworks for electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction: from structural design to future perspectives46
Retraction: Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO 2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure46
Liquid metal-assisted rapid Joule heating for preparation of Janus metal oxides in one second46
Eutectogels as versatile platforms: design strategies and application prospects46
Heterostructure of hollow MoSe2@CoSe for stable sodium storage46
Embedded carbon dot mediator in a Ce-MoO 3− x heterojunction for improved vi46
Glycerol and its derivatives as potential C-3 bio-based building blocks for accessing active pharmaceutical ingredients46
Iron-catalyzed regioselective C–H alkylation of indoles: an additive-free approach in renewable solvent46
Lignin-grafting alternative copolymer of 3,4-dihydrocoumarin and epoxides as an active and flexible ingredient in sunscreen46
Sustainability in a can: upcycling aluminium scrap in the waste-minimized electrochemical synthesis of 2-oxazoline46
Co-immobilization of enzymes and cofactors enabled by liquid–liquid phase separation for continuous-flow catalysis45
Lignin -based hydrogels through a green-metrics lens: solvents, crosslinking chemistries, and scalable processes45
Organic-electrical reduction of carbon–carbon double bonds45
Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating45
Feedstock agnostic upcycling of industrial mixed plastic from shredder residue pragmatically through a composite approach45
Advances in ionic liquid recycling for lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment45
Heteroatom Lewis acid zeolites: synthesis, characterization and application in the conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates45
Halogen-bonding-mediated synthesis of amides and peptides45
Deciphering the concerted PCET/decarboxylation pathway in photocatalyst-free acylation of activated alkenes to 1,4-dicarbonyls45
High efficiency coupled electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2H4 with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation over Cu-based nanoflower electrocatalysts45
Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility44
Semi-overexpressed OsMYB86L2 specifically enhances cellulose biosynthesis to maximize bioethanol productivity by cascading lignocellulose depolymerization via integrated rapid-physical and recy44
Recent developments of MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen production by water splitting44
“On-water” defluorophosphorylation of trifluoromethylated enones with phosphine oxides44
Safe and sustainable by design: case study of a magnetic torus microreactor and bionanocompounds for wastewater treatment44
Construction and optimization of efficient glucose–xylose co-fermenting yeast Yarrowia lipolytica for green and sustainable succinic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass44
Rhenium-based catalysts for biomass conversion44
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