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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
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Catalyst-free urea synthesis via plasma-driven direct coupling of CO 2 and N 1464
Heuristic process prediction model for screening optimal green entrainers based on TAC and LCA impacts utilizing PSE concepts322
Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion272
Polymer monomers fabricated from biomass platform molecules over metal-free catalysts247
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Two-step chemolytic delamination and depolymerization of multilayer laminated packaging films into valuable chemicals207
(B,P,Co,Fe)-Ni modified on nanowood for boosting seawater urea electro-oxidation180
Tuning the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst through XO 2 group (X = S, Se, Te) doping for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells178
Additive-free N -methylation reaction synergistically catalyzed by Pt single atoms and clusters on α-MoC using methanol as a sustainable C1 source168
Oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production in seawater: enhancement mechanism in catalytic activity and durability166
Ligand-induced tetrad effect in coordination leaching of ion-adsorption rare earth ores: enhanced recovery of high-value low-lanthanum rare earth concentrates164
Oxidized thiourea derivatives: uncovering new frontiers with resonant acoustic mixing (RAM)159
Novel arylindane diols as sustainable primary antioxidants from lignin158
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Enantiocomplementary synthesis of chiral 2,3-dihydroxy aryl ketones via ThDP-dependent enzymatic catalysis156
CO 2 hydrogenation to CH 3 OH promoted by strong Cu 154
Photoredox catalytic aminomethylation of sulfonylthiazoles153
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Green steel production: an overview142
Biobased sunscreen fabrication using Zn-porphyrins from engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum140
Synthesis of biodegradable PGA-PBC-PGA triblock copolymers and closed-loop recycling via a thermal depolymerization strategy139
Aliphatic C–H arylation with heteroarenes without photocatalysts139
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 catalyst135
Integrated design of multifunctional reinforced bioplastics (MReB) to synergistically enhance strength, degradability, and functionality135
Integrating mechanochemical synthesis of a pyridinium-based graphitic ionic framework into an eco-friendly gold recycling process131
Electrosynthesis of benzyl- tert -butylamine via nickel-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol131
Obituary: Roger Arthur Sheldon (1942–2025)128
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation127
Defossilising fuels and chemicals – a systemic analysis from feedstock and technology, to hurdles and enablers126
Towards safe and sustainable ionic liquids: a critical outlook on industrial and pharmaceutical integration126
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Voltage losses in indoor light harvesting organic photovoltaic devices: a case study of green solvent processed PM6/IT-4Cl devices125
Selective C–O bond cleavage enhances aromatics production from lignin-derived platform molecules with ethanol as a hydrogen donor124
Modulation of hydrogen transfer behaviors over Fe/Cu interfacial sites for a boosted electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction124
Modular access to multi-substituted allenones via environmentally friendly organocatalytic C–H allenylation of aldehydes122
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Electrochemical selective lithium extraction from spent LiFePO 4 cathode sheets and regeneration via C120
Efficient CO 2 electroreduction to n -propanol on a matching cobalt phthalocyanine/copper tandem catal120
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Characterization and molecular simulation of lignin in Cyrene pretreatment of switchgrass116
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Iridium-catalyzed N -methylation of drug molecules112
Multi-step oxidative carboxylation of olefins with carbon dioxide by combining electrochemical and 3D-printed flow reactors111
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Iron-photocatalyzed desulfurizing chlorination with seawater108
Tailoring surface reaction pathways by self-assembling a trifluoromethyl-terminated molecular layer to enhance photocatalytic cellulose-to-syngas conversion in pure water108
Phosphatidylcholine-driven cell-like assembly of lignin for reinforcing and toughening rubber materials104
Introduction to green and sustainable batteries104
Replacing polyacrylonitrile with Kraft lignin for sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing mitigates carbon emissions103
Light-driven ultrafast dual C–C cleavage and coupling of dihydroxyacetone into high-purity carbon monoxide and ethylene glycol103
Amino and hydroxyl functionalization of nucleosides via resonant acoustic mixing103
Regulating the hydrophobic microenvironment of SnS 2 to facilitate the interfacial CO 2 /H 102
Toward the next generation of sustainable aluminum-ion batteries: a review101
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Metal-free photocatalysis at charged aqueous interfaces: boosting the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics under ambient conditions100
Solvent-free Markovnikov hydroamination of vinylarenes with carboxamides: a heterogeneous catalytic approach using Hβ zeolite99
Highly efficient sulfurized Re–Ir catalysts for multiple N -methylation of ethylenediamine and its homologous series with CO 298
A hydrophobic ionic liquid and ZIF-8 co-modified graphene oxide membrane for efficient osmotic energy conversion97
Towards a scalable recycling process for ceramics in fuel-electrode-supported solid oxide cells96
Phase-segregated PtNi 5 rhombic dodecahedra enable excellent electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in the full pH range95
Corrosion-resistant microplasma anode arrays for high-temperature molten salt electrolysis and in situ analysis94
Olefin isomerization-Michael addition cascade in aqueous micelles: a new piperazine-based antifungal chemotype94
Long-lived triplet state carbon nitride (urea-CN x ) catalyzed metal-free photo-ATRP with oxygen a94
Insights into photoelectrocatalytic lignin oxidation to value-added products using a niobium-doped titanium dioxide photoanode94
Precursor-regulated reconstruction of Cu-based catalysts for efficient electrocatalytic urea synthesis from CO 2 and nitrate94
Blowing tough polylactide film enabled by the in situ construction of covalent adaptive networks with epoxidized soybean oil as dynamic crosslinks93
Oxygen-harvesting carbon dot photocatalysts for ambient tandem oxidative synthesis of quinazolin-4(3 H )-ones93
Phthalocyanine separator with “chelation-relay” behavior for homogeneous Zn 2+ flux and ultra-stable aqueous zinc-ion batteries93
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Impact of linking groups in chelating bis-carbene iridium catalysts for transfer hydrogenation of inorganic carbonates with glycerol90
Photocatalyst-free H 2 O-regulated and regiodivergent multicomponent hydrogenation/bifunctional sulfonylation of alkynes90
Electrochemical ring-opening 1,3-dihydroxylation of arylcyclopropanes with H 2 O88
A paired alkaline electrolyzer for furfural oxidation and hydrogen evolution over noble metal-free NiFe/Ni and Co/MXene catalysts87
Upcycling photovoltaic silicon waste into SiO anode materials87
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Metal-free decarboxylative C(sp 3 )–C(sp 3 ) bond formation for the synthesis of unnatural amino a86
Mechanistic study of novel chemical looping phase separation recovering lithium-ion battery cathode materials with biogas residues86
Syntheses and polymerization of monoterpene-based (meth)acrylates: IBO(M)A as a relevant monomer for industrial applications85
Synergistically enhanced co-adsorption of HMF and hydroxyl on selenium and oxygen dual vacancies in CeO 2 -CuNiSe 2 85
A green chemical protocol for the separation of spent LiFePO 4 cathode material from Al foil and regeneration85
An in situ phosphorization constructed VP 2 @VS 2 n84
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Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by developing alternative low environmental footprint sensors83
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Atomically dispersed Co 2+ on MgAlO x boosting 82
Polysaccharide-based supramolecular bicomponent eutectogels as sustainable antioxidant materials81
Multi-layered CuO/SiO 2 core–shell structure improves electrocatalytic CO 2 -to- 81
Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate81
Copper-catalyzed 1,2-carboesterification of 1,3-enynes via polarity-matched hydrogen atom transfer81
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Catalyst-free defluorinative alkylation of trifluoromethyls80
Sustainable base-mediated chemical upcycling of poly (propylene carbonate) to β-hydroxy sulfides and oxides79
Dibasic esters as green solvents for PVDF membrane preparation79
Design of environmentally degradable polyethylene-like polyesters and eco-friendly recycling via commercial enzymes78
Copper-supported catalysts for sustainable PET depolymerization: a cost-effective approach towards dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) production77
A radical Smiles rearrangement difunctionalization of activated alkenes via desulfonylation and insertion of sulfur dioxide relay strategy77
Net-zero transition of the global chemical industry with CO 2 -feedstock by 2050: feasible yet challenging77
Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review77
Plasma-Electrochemistry Tandem Systems for Ammonia Synthesis: From Nitrogen Activation to Integrated Reactor Engineering76
Energy and cost-saving potential of combined carbon capture and conversion: a pioneering design of a process intensification concept harnessing CeO 2 76
Photoelectrocatalytic heteroarene C(sp 2 )–H borylation76
Molecular understanding of the morphology and properties of lignin nanoparticles: unravelling the potential for tailored applications75
One-pot electrochemical synthesis of the nylon precursor dimethyl adipate from lignin-derived catechol75
Visible-light-induced hydroxycarboxylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes to construct densely functionalized α-CF 3 tertiary alcohols74
Catalyst-free mechanochemistry as a versatile tool in synthetic chemistry: a review74
Recent advances in ex ante techno-environmental-economic assessment of thermochemical waste or biomass to energy technologies based on process simulation72
Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning72
Sustainable lignin-derived hierarchical mesoporous carbon synthesized by a renewable nano-calcium carbonate hard template method and its utilization in zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors72
Organic carbonates as green media: from laboratory syntheses to industrial applications72
Electrocatalytic C–S coupling for organosulfur electrosynthesis on bimetallic covalent organic frameworks72
Computational modeling-guided design of deep eutectic solvents for tailoring lignin chemistry during lignocellulose pretreatment72
Hydrophobic and mechanically reinforcing coatings from palmitoylated lignin via waterborne spraying72
From green innovations in oligopeptide to oligonucleotide sustainable synthesis: differences and synergies in TIDES chemistry71
Mn-catalyzed hydroxyalkylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes with cyclopropanols: facile synthesis of δ-trifluoromethyl-δ-hydroxyketones71
Redox-mediated electrified synthesis of benzaldehyde70
Visible-light-induced iron-catalyzed synthesis of N -aryl amides from nitroarenes and chloroalkanes70
H-bond mediated photocatalyzed oxidation of oximes under visible light and air. A general route toward dioxazoles, oxadiazoles and isoxazoles70
Progress in torrefaction pretreatment for biomass gasification69
Weakening fibril–fibril interactions via an on-demand regulation of hemicellulose phase towards the facile disassembly of lignocellulose heterostructure 69
Conversion of waste plastic into low-carbon olefins: directly producing C 2 –C 4 light olefins fro69
Spatial organization of an enzyme cascade in a Ni-ZIF-8 framework for efficient sugar nucleotide synthesis69
Progress of photothermal/thermal catalytic CO 2 hydrogenation by metal-modified CeO 269
Eco-efficient hydrolysis of coconut oil: a continuous hydrothermal and water-only process for the production of oleochemicals68
Machine learning-guided engineering of chalcone synthase enables high-selectivity phloretin biosynthesis in yeast68
Hierarchical porous organometallic polymers enable industrial-level acidic CO 2 electroreduction68
Enhancement of hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming using a Ni-based catalyst supported by spongy mesoporous alumina68
An ultra-fast and eco-friendly recycling process for spent LIBs using deep eutectic solvents: mechanism and life-cycle insight68
Facile fractionation of spent coffee grounds into sustainable aviation fuel-relevant streams using methanol and potential endogenous alcohol–glycerol solvent mixtures67
Synthesis of α-aminophosphorous derivatives using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) in a dual role67
Minute-level alkylation of heteroarenes via a photo-Fenton mechanism in continuous flow67
Metabolic, redox, and spatial engineering of Yarrowia lipolytica for high-level zeaxanthin production67
Green synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles: a sustainable approach67
Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments67
Tapping into the natural aromatic potential of microbial lignin valorization towards aromatic fine chemicals66
Photo/electrocatalytic site-selective C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinolines and their analogues66
Electrochemical C–O bond cleavage of diaryl ethers: upcycling of lignin 4-O-5 models and polyphenylene oxide66
Non-enzymatic signal-on electrochemiluminescence detection of organophosphorus pesticides based on tungsten disulfide quantum dots66
A novel high-entropy sulfide (ZnCoMnFeAlMg) 9 S 8 as a low potential and long life electrocatalyst65
Red analytical performance index (RAPI) and software: the missing tool for assessing methods in terms of analytical performance65
Electrochemical electrophilic bromination/spirocyclization of N -benzyl-acrylamides to brominated 2-azaspiro[4.5]decanes65
Electrochemical ring-opening oxidation of aryl thianthrenium salts65
Plastic photoreforming: catalytic production of hydrogen and valuable chemicals65
Visible light-mediated stereoselective haloalkylation of bicyclic alkenes65
Discovery and green metabolic engineering of a self-sufficient genistein pathway in Paenibacillus jilinensis65
An environmentally benign and atom-economical protocol for the regioselective synthesis of isoquinolones from o -alkynylaldehydes64
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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 selenium64
Organic-electrical reduction of carbon–carbon double bonds64
Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility63
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A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection63
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A green chemistry approach to the synthesis of an emerging drug for the treatment of celiac disease62
Advancing green chemistry performance assessment: the Estée Lauder Companies’ continuing journey towards meaningful transparency62
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A general module assembly strategy for the generation of chondroitin sulfate polymers62
Sustainability in a can: upcycling aluminium scrap in the waste-minimized electrochemical synthesis of 2-oxazoline62
Making polymers with low carbon content: a sustainable option62
Affinity of K + to organic matter promotes reactions: degradation of super stable phenolic epoxy vinyl ester resin to value-added chemicals61
The design of alternative anodic reactions paired with electrochemical CO 2 reduction61
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Record-high biotin production in Pseudomonas mutabilis via multi-strategy metabolic engineering and BioB redesign60
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Deciphering the concerted PCET/decarboxylation pathway in photocatalyst-free acylation of activated alkenes to 1,4-dicarbonyls60
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An ‘enhancement-tandem effect’ induced by the ‘P vacancy–Cr dopant structure’ for optimizing the energy barrier and reaction pathway for alkaline HER60
Photocatalytic acylation of lysine screened using a microfluidic-based chemical robotic system60
Retraction: Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO 2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure60
Co-immobilization of enzymes and cofactors enabled by liquid–liquid phase separation for continuous-flow catalysis59
In situ cyanide functionalization of ZIF-8 by γ-irradiation for photochemical removal of uranium59
Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating59
Halogen-bonding-mediated synthesis of amides and peptides59
High efficiency coupled electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction to C 2 H 4 59
Cu( ii )-catalyzed ‘in-water’ N -arylation of electron-deficient NH-heterocycles58
Developing a transition-metal-free green protocol for the electrophilic hydrazination of silyl enol ethers using diazo electrophiles with EtOH–H 2 O 58
Closing the loop to minimize the generation of liquid waste: recycling phosphorus species from solid residue to activate with H 3 PO 58
Efficient photocatalytic CO 2 reduction coupled with selective styrene oxidation over a modified g-C 3 58
Valorization of chicken feathers using aqueous solutions of ionic liquids58
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Efficient synthesis of covalent organic frameworks in supercritical carbon dioxide and their application in iodine capture57
Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi 57
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A sustainable waste plastic valorisation: conversion of discarded polyurethane into an active micro-cleaner using a DES system57
Regio- and stereo-selective amination of fatty acids to d -amino acids by a three-step one-pot cascade57
Feedstock agnostic upcycling of industrial mixed plastic from shredder residue pragmatically through a composite approach57
“On-water” defluorophosphorylation of trifluoromethylated enones with phosphine oxides57
Semi-overexpressed OsMYB86L2 specifically enhances cellulose biosynthesis to maximize bioethanol productivity by cascading lignocellulose depolymerization via 56
Efficient hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds under acid-free conditions over carbon-supported NiMo catalysts56
Glycerol and its derivatives as potential C-3 bio-based building blocks for accessing active pharmaceutical ingredients56
Hydrogenated polyethylene terephthalate as a versatile macromolecular platform synthon for waste plastic refineries56
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Photoredox streamlines electrocatalysis: photoelectrosynthesis of polycyclic pyrimidin-4-ones through carbocyclization of unactivated alkenes with malonates55
Engineered pH-buffering nanocomposite for robust one-pot multi-enzyme cascade synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid55
Anodic electrochemical C–C bond cleavage co-catalyzed by ionic liquids and FeNi@C for lignin upgrading55
Sustainable mechanosynthesis of diamide tetraols monomers and their enzymatic polymerization55
Investigation into the effect of solvents on lignin hydrogenation for the production of phenolic compounds55
Mechanochemical-assisted carbothermal reduction for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries: a green and economical recycling strategy55
A form-stable phase change material based on intermolecular hydrogen bonding with a high chemical recycling rate54
Safe and sustainable by design: case study of a magnetic torus microreactor and bionanocompounds for wastewater treatment54
Photothermal catalytic CO 2 hydrogenation to methanol54
N-heterocyclic carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed rapid access to indole ketones via radical C(sp 3 )54
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Machine learning to predict plasma-based CO 2 conversion in dielectric barrier discharge reactors54
High-value conversion and recovery of sulfides in diesel via a molybdenum blue fluid reactive extractant54
Visible-light-promoted synthesis of gem -dihaloenones53
Confined synthesis of glucan oligomers from glucose in zeolites53
Selective chemical disassembly of elastane fibres and polyurethane coatings in textiles53
Iron-catalyzed regioselective C–H alkylation of indoles: an additive-free approach in renewable solvent53
A novel electrochemical redox method for the simultaneous recovery of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes and anodes53
New insights into urethane alcoholysis enable chemical full recycling of blended fabric waste52
Rhenium-based catalysts for biomass conversion52
Demystify the unique hydrogen spillover effect in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution52
Heteroatom Lewis acid zeolites: synthesis, characterization and application in the conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates52
Porphyrin and phthalocyanine-based covalent organic frameworks for electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction: from structural design to future perspectives52
Eutectogels as versatile platforms: design strategies and application prospects52
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Lignin-grafting alternative copolymer of 3,4-dihydrocoumarin and epoxides as an active and flexible ingredient in sunscreen51
Photo-induced C(sp 3 )–H functionalization of unactivated alkanes under transition-metal- and photocatalyst-free conditions51
A green and efficient process for the stepwise extraction of Cu, Ni, Co, Mn, and Li from hazardous waste with a novel solvent extraction system of D2EHPA-NNPA51
Construction and optimization of efficient glucose–xylose co-fermenting yeast Yarrowia lipolytica for green and sustainable succinic acid production from51
Design of halogen-free hyper-crosslinked porous ionic polymers for efficient CO 2 capture and conversion50
Divergent synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles via H 2 O-mediated hydride transfer reactions50
Active hydrogen tuning by copper–cobalt bimetal catalysts for boosting ammonia electrosynthesis from simulated wastewater50
Tuning the electron affinity of cobalt oxide catalysts for robust acidic oxygen evolution50
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Carbonatation of [ethylene–glycidyl methacrylate]-based copolymers with carbon dioxide as a reagent: from batch to solvent-free reactive extrusion50
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Fallen-leaf-sensitized biosolar oxygenation of hydrocarbons49
Recovery of silver from end-of-life silicon solar panels through a peroxymonosulfate-based advanced oxidation approach49
Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for improving lignin properties and subsequent 4-vinylphenol production: an integrated experimental and modeling investigation49
CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide: a versatile heterogeneous photocatalyst for the acylation of indoles with α-keto acids49
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Direct nitrile electrosynthesis from amino acids on nickel oxyhydroxide49
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Selective electrosynthesis of aldehydes at industrially relevant current densities via tandem electrochemical–chemical catalysis49
Embedded carbon dot mediator in a Ce-MoO 3− x heterojunction for improved vi49
Liquid metal-assisted rapid Joule heating for preparation of Janus metal oxides in one second49
Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous catalysts for acceptorless dehydrogenation of biomass-derived glycerol and ethanol towards circular chemistry48
Elucidating the nonproductive adsorption mechanism of cellulase with lignin fractions from hydrothermally pretreated poplar using multi-dimensional spectroscopic technologies48
Lignin -based hydrogels through a green-metrics lens: solvents, crosslinking chemistries, and scalable processes48
Mechanochemical Simmons–Smith cyclopropanation via ball-milling-enabled activation of zinc(0)48
Constructing a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of the plant-derived diterpenoid sclareol48
Comparative cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of hydrothermal zinc oxide nanowire synthesis methods48
Photoinitiators from bio-sourced naphthoquinone – the application of naphthoquinone-based vitamins K1 and K3 in free radical photopolymerization48
Green synthesis of building blocks, drug candidates and fine chemicals by barochemistry: application of high pressure in organic synthesis48
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