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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
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Solvent-free Markovnikov hydroamination of vinylarenes with carboxamides: a heterogeneous catalytic approach using Hβ zeolite857
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Electrochemical C–O bond cleavage of diaryl ethers: upcycling of lignin 4-O-5 models and polyphenylene oxide195
Oxygen-harvesting carbon dot photocatalysts for ambient tandem oxidative synthesis of quinazolin-4(3H)-ones186
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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 solvent184
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Biobased sunscreen fabrication using Zn-porphyrins from engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum162
Synthesis of biodegradable PGA-PBC-PGA triblock copolymers and closed-loop recycling via a thermal depolymerization strategy160
Introduction to green and sustainable batteries159
Catalyst-free urea synthesis via plasma-driven direct coupling of CO2 and N2 under ambient conditions158
Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion153
Phosphatidylcholine-driven cell-like assembly of lignin for reinforcing and toughening rubber materials153
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Integrated design of multifunctional reinforced bioplastics (MReB) to synergistically enhance strength, degradability, and functionality152
Tuning the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst through XO2 group (X = S, Se, Te) doping for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells151
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 material149
Synthesis of α-aminophosphorous derivatives using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) in a dual role145
‘In-water’, nickel-catalyzed mild preparation of allylic amines employing alcohols: application to ‘all-water’ synthesis of pharmaceuticals142
Weakening fibril–fibril interactions via an on-demand regulation of hemicellulose phase towards the facile disassembly of lignocellulose heterostructure into approaching native-state elementary137
From green innovations in oligopeptide to oligonucleotide sustainable synthesis: differences and synergies in TIDES chemistry128
Oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production in seawater: enhancement mechanism in catalytic activity and durability127
Materials from waste plastics for CO2capture and utilisation125
Iron-photocatalyzed desulfurizing chlorination with seawater125
Sustainable protocols for direct C–H bond arylation of (hetero)arenes123
Syntheses and polymerization of monoterpene-based (meth)acrylates: IBO(M)A as a relevant monomer for industrial applications120
Tailoring surface reaction pathways by self-assembling a trifluoromethyl-terminated molecular layer to enhance photocatalytic cellulose-to-syngas conversion in pure water119
Toward the next generation of sustainable aluminum-ion batteries: a review117
Catalyst-free mechanochemistry as a versatile tool in synthetic chemistry: a review112
Replacing polyacrylonitrile with Kraft lignin for sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing mitigates carbon emissions112
Copper-supported catalysts for sustainable PET depolymerization: a cost-effective approach towards dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) production110
Sustainable lignin-derived hierarchical mesoporous carbon synthesized by a renewable nano-calcium carbonate hard template method and its utilization in zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors109
Net-zero transition of the global chemical industry with CO2-feedstock by 2050: feasible yet challenging109
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 109
Polysaccharide-based supramolecular bicomponent eutectogels as sustainable antioxidant materials107
Choline hydroxide based deep eutectic solvent for dissolving cellulose106
Novel arylindane diols as sustainable primary antioxidants from lignin105
Regulating the hydrophobic microenvironment of SnS2 to facilitate the interfacial CO2/H2O ratio towards pH-universal electrocatalytic CO2 reduction105
Multi-layered CuO/SiO2 core–shell structure improves electrocatalytic CO2-to-n-propanol conversion104
Sustainable base-mediated chemical upcycling of poly (propylene carbonate) to β-hydroxy sulfides and oxides103
Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning103
Computational modeling-guided design of deep eutectic solvents for tailoring lignin chemistry during lignocellulose pretreatment102
Photoelectrocatalytic heteroarene C(sp2)–H borylation102
Facile synthesis of Pd–Au/BNNS bimetallic catalysts for direct generation of H2O2 from H2 and O2 under environmentally friendly conditions102
An in situ phosphorization constructed VP2@VS2 nanoflower heterostructure with a modulated d-band center of V for efficient polysulfide adsorption and conversion in lithiu100
Photoredox catalytic aminomethylation of sulfonylthiazoles100
Oxidized thiourea derivatives: uncovering new frontiers with resonant acoustic mixing (RAM)99
Ultra-fast and Eco-friendly Recycling Process for Spent LIBs Using Deep Eutectic Solvents: Mechanism and Life-Cycle Insight99
Towards a scalable recycling process for ceramics in fuel-electrode-supported solid oxide cells99
Insights into photoelectrocatalytic lignin oxidation to value-added products using a niobium-doped titanium dioxide photoanode99
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation99
Polymer monomers fabricated from biomass platform molecules over metal-free catalysts98
Efficient CO2 electroreduction to n-propanol on a matching cobalt phthalocyanine/copper tandem catalyst98
Electrosynthesis of benzyl-tert-butylamine via nickel-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol97
Design of environmentally degradable polyethylene-like polyesters and eco-friendly recycling via commercial enzymes96
Additive-free N-methylation reaction synergistically catalyzed by Pt single atoms and clusters on α-MoC using methanol as a sustainable C1 source95
Hierarchical porous organometallic polymers enable industrial-level acidic CO2 electroreduction94
Amino and hydroxyl functionalization of nucleosides via resonant acoustic mixing94
Effect of pre-treatment of herbaceous feedstocks on behavior of inorganic constituents under chemical looping gasification (CLG) conditions94
Characterization and molecular simulation of lignin in Cyrene pretreatment of switchgrass93
Ligand-induced tetrad effect in coordination leaching of ion-adsorption rare earth ores: enhanced recovery of high-value low-lanthanum rare earth concentrates93
Iridium-catalyzed N-methylation of drug molecules93
Halometallate ionic liquids: thermal properties, decomposition pathways, and life cycle considerations92
Dibasic esters as green solvents for PVDF membrane preparation92
NHC–palladium-catalyzed ionic liquid-accelerated regioselective oxyarylation of alkynes with diaryl ethers92
Selective C–O bond cleavage enhances aromatics production from lignin-derived platform molecules with ethanol as a hydrogen donor91
Cobalt-catalysed CH-alkylation of indoles with alcohols by borrowing hydrogen methodology91
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 catalyst90
Tapping into the natural aromatic potential of microbial lignin valorization towards aromatic fine chemicals90
Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate90
Efficient catalytic degradation of anhydride-cured epoxy resin by amphiphilic molecule catalysts89
Enhancement of hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming using a Ni-based catalyst supported by spongy mesoporous alumina89
Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by developing alternative low environmental footprint sensors89
Recent advances in ex ante techno-environmental-economic assessment of thermochemical waste or biomass to energy technologies based on process simulation88
A radical Smiles rearrangement difunctionalization of activated alkenes via desulfonylation and insertion of sulfur dioxide relay strategy88
Long-lived triplet state carbon nitride (urea-CNx) catalyzed metal-free photo-ATRP with oxygen acceleration88
Visible-light-induced iron-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl amides from nitroarenes and chloroalkanes88
Organic carbonates as green media: from laboratory syntheses to industrial applications86
Photo/electrocatalytic site-selective C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinolines and their analogues86
Electrochemical ring-opening 1,3-dihydroxylation of arylcyclopropanes with H2O85
Bioconversion of wastewater-derived cresols to methyl muconic acids for use in performance-advantaged bioproducts85
Plastic photoreforming: catalytic production of hydrogen and valuable chemicals84
Phase-segregated PtNi5 rhombic dodecahedra enable excellent electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in the full pH range83
Machine learning-guided engineering of chalcone synthase enables high-selectivity phloretin biosynthesis in yeast83
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1,2,3-Trimethoxypropane: a bio-sourced glyme as electrolyte for lithium–O2 batteries82
Visible-light-induced hydroxycarboxylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes to construct densely functionalized α-CF3 tertiary alcohols81
Organic redox polymers as electrochemical energy materials81
Metal-free photocatalysis at charged aqueous interfaces: boosting the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics under ambient conditions81
Conversion of waste plastic into low-carbon olefins: Directly producing C 2 -C 4 light olefins from low-density polyethylene waste using a Cu/ZSM-5 catalyst81
Strikingly high amount of tricin-lignin observed from vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) aerial roots80
Two-step chemolytic delamination and depolymerization of multilayer laminated packaging films into valuable chemicals79
Catalyst-free defluorinative alkylation of trifluoromethyls78
Natural deep eutectic solvent assisted synthesis and applications of chiral carbon dots78
Applying green chemistry to raw material selection and product formulation at The Estée Lauder Companies77
Cyrene™ blends: a greener solvent system for organic syntheses77
Progress in torrefaction pretreatment for biomass gasification77
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 performance77
Blowing tough polylactide film enabled by the in situ construction of covalent adaptive networks with epoxidized soybean oil as dynamic crosslinks76
Aliphatic C–H arylation with heteroarenes without photocatalysts76
A Green Chemical Protocol for Separation of Spent LiFePO4 Cathode Material from Al Foil and Regeneration76
Modular access to multi-substituted allenones via environmentally friendly organocatalytic C–H allenylation of aldehydes76
Photocatalyst-free H2O-regulated and regiodivergent multicomponent hydrogenation/bifunctional sulfonylation of alkynes75
Molecular understanding of the morphology and properties of lignin nanoparticles: unravelling the potential for tailored applications75
Light-driven ultrafast dual C–C cleavage and coupling of dihydroxyacetone into high-purity carbon monoxide and ethylene glycol74
Heuristic process prediction model for screening optimal green entrainers based on TAC and LCA impacts utilizing PSE concepts74
Non-enzymatic signal-on electrochemiluminescence detection of organophosphorus pesticides based on tungsten disulfide quantum dots74
Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review74
Green synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles: a sustainable approach74
Multi-step oxidative carboxylation of olefins with carbon dioxide by combining electrochemical and 3D-printed flow reactors74
(B,P,Co,Fe)-Ni modified on nanowood for boosting seawater urea electro-oxidation73
Atomically dispersed Co2+ on MgAlOx boosting C4–10 alcohols selectivity of ethanol valorization73
Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments73
Red analytical performance index (RAPI) and software: the missing tool for assessing methods in terms of analytical performance73
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A paired alkaline electrolyzer for furfural oxidation and hydrogen evolution over noble metal-free NiFe/Ni and Co/MXene catalysts72
Voltage losses in indoor light harvesting organic photovoltaic devices: a case study of green solvent processed PM6/IT-4Cl devices72
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Retraction: Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure69
Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for improving lignin properties and subsequent 4-vinylphenol production: an integrated experimental and modeling investigation69
A form-stable phase change material based on intermolecular hydrogen bonding with a high chemical recycling rate68
A sustainable waste plastic valorisation: conversion of discarded polyurethane into an active micro-cleaner using a DES system68
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Affinity of K+to organic matter promotes reactions: degradation of super stable phenolic epoxy vinyl ester resin to value-added chemicals68
Advancing green chemistry performance assessment: the Estée Lauder Companies’ continuing journey towards meaningful transparency68
Feedstock agnostic upcycling of industrial mixed plastic from shredder residue pragmatically through a composite approach67
An environmentally benign and atom-economical protocol for the regioselective synthesis of isoquinolones from o-alkynylaldehydes67
Discovery and green metabolic engineering of a self-sufficient genistein pathway in Paenibacillus jilinensis67
Photo-induced C(sp3)–H functionalization of unactivated alkanes under transition-metal- and photocatalyst-free conditions67
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Green synthesis of building blocks, drug candidates and fine chemicals by barochemistry: application of high pressure in organic synthesis66
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Direct nitrile electrosynthesis from amino acids on nickel oxyhydroxide66
Anodic electrochemical C–C bond cleavage co-catalyzed by ionic liquids and FeNi@C for lignin upgrading66
Carbonatation of [ethylene–glycidyl methacrylate]-based copolymers with carbon dioxide as a reagent: from batch to solvent-free reactive extrusion66
Engineered pH-buffering nanocomposite for robust one-pot multi-enzyme cascade synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid65
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Photoinitiators from bio-sourced naphthoquinone – the application of naphthoquinone-based vitamins K1 and K3 in free radical photopolymerization64
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Heterostructure of hollow MoSe2@CoSe for stable sodium storage64
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Selective electrosynthesis of aldehydes at industrially relevant current densities via tandem electrochemical–chemical catalysis64
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Making polymers with low carbon content: a sustainable option63
Electrochemical ring-opening oxidation of aryl thianthrenium salts63
Tuning the electron affinity of cobalt oxide catalysts for robust acidic oxygen evolution63
Investigation into the effect of solvents on lignin hydrogenation for the production of phenolic compounds63
Active hydrogen tuning by copper–cobalt bimetal catalysts for boosting ammonia electrosynthesis from simulated wastewater63
Organic-electrical reduction of carbon–carbon double bonds63
Boosting energy efficiency and selectivity of glucose oxidation toward glucuronic acid in high-frequency ultrasound using multicavity CuO catalytic cavitation agents62
Selective chemical disassembly of elastane fibres and polyurethane coatings in textiles62
Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility62
Efficient hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds under acid-free conditions over carbon-supported NiMo catalysts62
Divergent synthesis of nitrogen heterocyclesviaH2O-mediated hydride transfer reactions62
Construction and optimization of efficient glucose–xylose co-fermenting yeast Yarrowia lipolytica for green and sustainable succinic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass61
Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating61
A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection61
Demystify the unique hydrogen spillover effect in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution61
Rhenium-based catalysts for biomass conversion61
Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi2MoO6 nanosheets61
Valorization of chicken feathers using aqueous solutions of ionic liquids61
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-NNPA61
Lignin-grafting alternative copolymer of 3,4-dihydrocoumarin and epoxides as an active and flexible ingredient in sunscreen61
Confined synthesis of glucan oligomers from glucose in zeolites61
Base-selective access to highly functionalized heterocycles from multicomponent Ugi adducts61
“On-water” defluorophosphorylation of trifluoromethylated enones with phosphine oxides60
Novel tributyl phosphate-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent: application in simultaneous liquid–liquid microextraction of parabens and their metabolite in surface water samples60
An eco-friendly, low-cost, and automated strategy for phosphoproteome profiling60
The design of alternative anodic reactions paired with electrochemical CO2 reduction60
Mechanochemical-assisted carbothermal reduction for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries: a green and economical recycling strategy60
Cu(ii)-catalyzed ‘in-water’N-arylation of electron-deficient NH-heterocycles60
One-pot synthesis of cyclohexylphenol via isopropyl alcohol-assisted phenol conversion using the tandem system RANEY® Nickel plus hierarchical Beta zeolite60
Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine-Based Covalent Organic Frameworks for Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction: From Structural Design to Future Perspectives59
Photocatalytic acylation of lysine screened using a microfluidic-based chemical robotic system59
Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous catalysts for acceptorless dehydrogenation of biomass-derived glycerol and ethanol towards circular chemistry59
New insights into urethane alcoholysis enable chemical full recycling of blended fabric waste59
Identification and quantification of lignin monomers and oligomers from reductive catalytic fractionation of pine wood with GC × GC – FID/MS59
CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide: a versatile heterogeneous photocatalyst for the acylation of indoles with α-keto acids58
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Cold plasma activated Ni0/Ni2+ interface catalysts for efficient electrocatalytic methane oxidation to low-carbon alcohols58
In situ cyanide functionalization of ZIF-8 by γ-irradiation for photochemical removal of uranium58
Halogen-bonding-mediated synthesis of amides and peptides58
Regio- and stereo-selective amination of fatty acids tod-amino acids by a three-step one-pot cascade57
Catalytic aerobic oxidation of lignin-based vanillyl alcohol under base–free conditions over an efficient and reusable LaFeO3 perovskite for vanillin production57
Microwave-irradiated rapid synthesis of antimicrobial pyrazine derivatives in reactive eutectic media57
Constructing a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of the plant-derived diterpenoid sclareol57
Photoredox streamlines electrocatalysis: photoelectrosynthesis of polycyclic pyrimidin-4-ones through carbocyclization of unactivated alkenes with malonates56
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
Co-generation of electricity and formate in glycerol fuel cells with a bifunctional PdPtAg alloy nanowire electrocatalyst56
Oxidative enzyme activation of cellulose substrates for surface modification56
Demystifying the recent photochemical and electrochemical strategies in installing the magic methyl group: a comprehensive overview56
Progress in the synthesis of carbon aerogels for advanced energy storage applications55
Iron-catalyzed regioselective C–H alkylation of indoles: an additive-free approach in renewable solvent55
Sustainability in a can: upcycling aluminium scrap in the waste-minimized electrochemical synthesis of 2-oxazoline55
Photo- and electro-chemical synthesis of substituted pyrroles55
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Principles and practice of greener ionic liquid–nanoparticles biosystem54
Aminated and amidated structures introduced by ethylenediamine pretreatment endow lignin with bright fluorescence54
Efficient synthesis of covalent organic frameworks in supercritical carbon dioxide and their application in iodine capture54
A general module assembly strategy for the generation of chondroitin sulfate polymers54
Recent developments of MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen production by water splitting54
N-heterocyclic carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed rapid access to indole ketones via radical C(sp3)–H acylation54
A novel electrochemical redox method for the simultaneous recovery of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes and anodes54
Mechanochemical Simmons–Smith cyclopropanationviaball-milling-enabled activation of zinc(0)54
Multi-step chemo-enzymatic synthesis of azelaic and pelargonic acids from the soapstock of high-oleic sunflower oil refinement54
Electrochemical electrophilic bromination/spirocyclization of N-benzyl-acrylamides to brominated 2-azaspiro[4.5]decanes53
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES): green solvents for pharmaceutical applications and beyond53
A novel high-entropy sulfide (ZnCoMnFeAlMg)9S8 as a low potential and long life electrocatalyst for overall water splitting in experiments and DFT analysis53
Catalytic C–N bond formation strategies for green amination of biomass-derived molecules53
Photoinduced Carbonylative Synthesis of β-Trifluoromethylated Thioesters through 1,2-Trifluoromethylation and Carbonylation of Alkenes53
Hierarchical NiSx/Ni2P nanotube arrays with abundant interfaces for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural53
High efficiency coupled electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2H4 with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation over Cu-based nanoflower electrocatalysts53
Heteroatom Lewis acid zeolites: synthesis, characterization and application in the conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates53
Semi-overexpressed OsMYB86L2 specifically enhances cellulose biosynthesis to maximize bioethanol productivity by cascading lignocellulose depolymerization via integrated rapid-physical and recy53
Sustainable mechanosynthesis of diamide tetraols monomers and their enzymatic polymerization53
Design of halogen-free hyper-crosslinked porous ionic polymers for efficient CO2 capture and conversion52
Glycerol and its derivatives as potential C-3 bio-based building blocks for accessing active pharmaceutical ingredients52
Supercritical carbon dioxide as reaction medium for selective hydrogenation of fluorinated arenes52
Efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with selective styrene oxidation over a modified g-C3N4/BiOBr composite with high atom economy51
Catalyst-free process for oxidation of furfural to maleic acid by high frequency ultrasonic activation51
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Direct reuse of aluminium and copper current collectors from spent lithium-ion batteries51
Elucidating the nonproductive adsorption mechanism of cellulase with lignin fractions from hydrothermally pretreated poplar using multi-dimensional spectroscopic technologies51
Green and efficient synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon derived from MOF-235 for catalytic degradation of thiocyanate51
Visible-light-promoted synthesis of gem-dihaloenones51
The synergistic effect of formate dehydrogenase and carbonic anhydrase accelerates the ethanol fermentation process and improves carbon recovery51
Exploring 5-hydroxymethylfurfural hydrogenation pathways using NHC-stabilized water-soluble nanoparticles of various metals and alloys50
Natural wood as a lithium metal host50
Electrosynthesis of nitriles from primary alcohols and ammonia on Ni catalysts50
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The sustainability of phytomass-derived materials: thermodynamical aspects, life cycle analysis and research perspectives50
Sustainable valorisation of food waste into engineered biochars for CO2 capture towards a circular economy50
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Covalent porous catalysts for electrochemical reduction of CO249
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The low-temperature selective oxidation of alcohols and a one-pot oxidative esterification using an IBS(iii/v)/oxone catalysis49
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