Green Chemistry

Papers
(The TQCC of Green Chemistry is 16. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
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Bioconversion of wastewater-derived cresols to methyl muconic acids for use in performance-advantaged bioproducts265
Heuristic process prediction model for screening optimal green entrainers based on TAC and LCA impacts utilizing PSE concepts237
Solvent-free Markovnikov hydroamination of vinylarenes with carboxamides: a heterogeneous catalytic approach using Hβ zeolite219
Biobased sunscreen fabrication using Zn-porphyrins from engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum199
Synthesis of biodegradable PGA-PBC-PGA triblock copolymers and closed-loop recycling via a thermal depolymerization strategy181
Light-driven ultrafast dual C–C cleavage and coupling of dihydroxyacetone into high-purity carbon monoxide and ethylene glycol176
Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion172
1,2,3-Trimethoxypropane: a bio-sourced glyme as electrolyte for lithium–O2 batteries169
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 material168
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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 solvent160
Facile synthesis of Pd–Au/BNNS bimetallic catalysts for direct generation of H2O2 from H2 and O2 under environmentally friendly conditions156
Voltage losses in indoor light harvesting organic photovoltaic devices: a case study of green solvent processed PM6/IT-4Cl devices146
Metal-free photocatalysis at charged aqueous interfaces: boosting the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics under ambient conditions145
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Oxygen-harvesting carbon dot photocatalysts for ambient tandem oxidative synthesis of quinazolin-4(3H)-ones144
Cyrene™ blends: a greener solvent system for organic syntheses144
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Polymer monomers fabricated from biomass platform molecules over metal-free catalysts121
NHC–palladium-catalyzed ionic liquid-accelerated regioselective oxyarylation of alkynes with diaryl ethers118
Electrochemical ring-opening 1,3-dihydroxylation of arylcyclopropanes with H2O114
Polysaccharide-based supramolecular bicomponent eutectogels as sustainable antioxidant materials112
Aliphatic C–H arylation with heteroarenes without photocatalysts111
Towards a scalable recycling process for ceramics in fuel-electrode-supported solid oxide cells110
Efficient CO2 electroreduction to n-propanol on a matching cobalt phthalocyanine/copper tandem catalyst107
Regulating the hydrophobic microenvironment of SnS2 to facilitate the interfacial CO2/H2O ratio towards pH-universal electrocatalytic CO2 reduction103
Additive-free N-methylation reaction synergistically catalyzed by Pt single atoms and clusters on α-MoC using methanol as a sustainable C1 source103
Hierarchical porous organometallic polymers enable industrial-level acidic CO2 electroreduction102
Electrosynthesis of benzyl-tert-butylamine via nickel-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol102
Synthesis of α-aminophosphorous derivatives using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) in a dual role100
Halometallate ionic liquids: thermal properties, decomposition pathways, and life cycle considerations99
Effect of pre-treatment of herbaceous feedstocks on behavior of inorganic constituents under chemical looping gasification (CLG) conditions99
Design of environmentally degradable polyethylene-like polyesters and eco-friendly recycling via commercial enzymes98
Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by developing alternative low environmental footprint sensors96
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation95
Amino and hydroxyl functionalization of nucleosides via resonant acoustic mixing94
Tailoring surface reaction pathways by self-assembling a trifluoromethyl-terminated molecular layer to enhance photocatalytic cellulose-to-syngas conversion in pure water93
Ligand-induced tetrad effect in coordination leaching of ion-adsorption rare earth ores: enhanced recovery of high-value low-lanthanum rare earth concentrates93
Electrochemical C–O bond cleavage of diaryl ethers: upcycling of lignin 4-O-5 models and polyphenylene oxide92
Photocatalyst-free H2O-regulated and regiodivergent multicomponent hydrogenation/bifunctional sulfonylation of alkynes91
Characterization and molecular simulation of lignin in Cyrene pretreatment of switchgrass91
Catalyst-free urea synthesis via plasma-driven direct coupling of CO2 and N2 under ambient conditions90
Selective C–O bond cleavage enhances aromatics production from lignin-derived platform molecules with ethanol as a hydrogen donor88
Progress in torrefaction pretreatment for biomass gasification87
Non-enzymatic signal-on electrochemiluminescence detection of organophosphorus pesticides based on tungsten disulfide quantum dots87
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Computational modeling-guided design of deep eutectic solvents for tailoring lignin chemistry during lignocellulose pretreatment87
Iridium-catalyzed N-methylation of drug molecules86
Photoredox catalytic aminomethylation of sulfonylthiazoles86
Integrated design of multifunctional reinforced bioplastics (MReB) to synergistically enhance strength, degradability, and functionality86
Dibasic esters as green solvents for PVDF membrane preparation86
Oxidized thiourea derivatives: uncovering new frontiers with resonant acoustic mixing (RAM)85
Biodegradable alginate derivatives obtained by eco-friendly ultrasound technology for more sustainable leather tanning85
Insights into photoelectrocatalytic lignin oxidation to value-added products using a niobium-doped titanium dioxide photoanode84
Cobalt-catalysed CH-alkylation of indoles with alcohols by borrowing hydrogen methodology83
Multi-step oxidative carboxylation of olefins with carbon dioxide by combining electrochemical and 3D-printed flow reactors83
Visible-light-induced iron-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl amides from nitroarenes and chloroalkanes83
Organic carbonates as green media: from laboratory syntheses to industrial applications83
Novel arylindane diols as sustainable primary antioxidants from lignin83
Multi-layered CuO/SiO2 core–shell structure improves electrocatalytic CO2-to-n-propanol conversion83
Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate82
(B,P,Co,Fe)-Ni modified on nanowood for boosting seawater urea electro-oxidation82
Organic redox polymers as electrochemical energy materials82
Iron-photocatalyzed desulfurizing chlorination with seawater81
Tapping into the natural aromatic potential of microbial lignin valorization towards aromatic fine chemicals81
Atomically dispersed Co2+ on MgAlOx boosting C4–10 alcohols selectivity of ethanol valorization80
Visible-light-induced hydroxycarboxylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes to construct densely functionalized α-CF3 tertiary alcohols80
Efficient catalytic degradation of anhydride-cured epoxy resin by amphiphilic molecule catalysts80
Modular access to multi-substituted allenones via environmentally friendly organocatalytic C–H allenylation of aldehydes80
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 performance80
Strikingly high amount of tricin-lignin observed from vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) aerial roots80
Long-lived triplet state carbon nitride (urea-CNx) catalyzed metal-free photo-ATRP with oxygen acceleration79
Materials from waste plastics for CO2capture and utilisation78
Weakening fibril–fibril interactions via an on-demand regulation of hemicellulose phase towards the facile disassembly of lignocellulose heterostructure into approaching native-state elementary78
Enhancement of hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming using a Ni-based catalyst supported by spongy mesoporous alumina78
Red analytical performance index (RAPI) and software: the missing tool for assessing methods in terms of analytical performance78
Tuning the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst through XO2 group (X = S, Se, Te) doping for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells77
Green synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles: a sustainable approach77
Phosphatidylcholine-driven cell-like assembly of lignin for reinforcing and toughening rubber materials76
Net-zero transition of the global chemical industry with CO2-feedstock by 2050: feasible yet challenging76
Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review75
Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments75
Catalyst-free mechanochemistry as a versatile tool in synthetic chemistry: a review75
Recent advances in ex ante techno-environmental-economic assessment of thermochemical waste or biomass to energy technologies based on process simulation74
Applying green chemistry to raw material selection and product formulation at The Estée Lauder Companies74
From green innovations in oligopeptide to oligonucleotide sustainable synthesis: differences and synergies in TIDES chemistry74
A paired alkaline electrolyzer for furfural oxidation and hydrogen evolution over noble metal-free NiFe/Ni and Co/MXene catalysts73
A radical Smiles rearrangement difunctionalization of activated alkenes via desulfonylation and insertion of sulfur dioxide relay strategy73
Molecular understanding of the morphology and properties of lignin nanoparticles: unravelling the potential for tailored applications72
Sustainable lignin-derived hierarchical mesoporous carbon synthesized by a renewable nano-calcium carbonate hard template method and its utilization in zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors72
Choline hydroxide based deep eutectic solvent for dissolving cellulose72
Sustainable protocols for direct C–H bond arylation of (hetero)arenes71
Replacing polyacrylonitrile with Kraft lignin for sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing mitigates carbon emissions70
Copper-supported catalysts for sustainable PET depolymerization: a cost-effective approach towards dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) production70
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 70
Natural deep eutectic solvent assisted synthesis and applications of chiral carbon dots70
Photo/electrocatalytic site-selective C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinolines and their analogues69
Toward the next generation of sustainable aluminum-ion batteries: a review68
Blowing tough polylactide film enabled by the in situ construction of covalent adaptive networks with epoxidized soybean oil as dynamic crosslinks68
Syntheses and polymerization of monoterpene-based (meth)acrylates: IBO(M)A as a relevant monomer for industrial applications67
‘In-water’, nickel-catalyzed mild preparation of allylic amines employing alcohols: application to ‘all-water’ synthesis of pharmaceuticals67
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Catalyst-free defluorinative alkylation of trifluoromethyls67
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Anodic electrochemical C–C bond cleavage co-catalyzed by ionic liquids and FeNi@C for lignin upgrading65
Carbonatation of [ethylene–glycidyl methacrylate]-based copolymers with carbon dioxide as a reagent: from batch to solvent-free reactive extrusion64
Iron-catalyzed regioselective C–H alkylation of indoles: an additive-free approach in renewable solvent63
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Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for improving lignin properties and subsequent 4-vinylphenol production: an integrated experimental and modeling investigation63
Sustainable mechanosynthesis of diamide tetraols monomers and their enzymatic polymerization62
Demystifying the recent photochemical and electrochemical strategies in installing the magic methyl group: a comprehensive overview62
Construction and optimization of efficient glucose–xylose co-fermenting yeast Yarrowia lipolytica for green and sustainable succinic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass62
Microwave-irradiated rapid synthesis of antimicrobial pyrazine derivatives in reactive eutectic media61
Direct nitrile electrosynthesis from amino acids on nickel oxyhydroxide61
Engineered pH-buffering nanocomposite for robust one-pot multi-enzyme cascade synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid61
Rhenium-based catalysts for biomass conversion61
Efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with selective styrene oxidation over a modified g-C3N4/BiOBr composite with high atom economy60
Affinity of K+to organic matter promotes reactions: degradation of super stable phenolic epoxy vinyl ester resin to value-added chemicals60
A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection60
Semi-overexpressed OsMYB86L2 specifically enhances cellulose biosynthesis to maximize bioethanol productivity by cascading lignocellulose depolymerization via integrated rapid-physical and recy60
Heteroatom Lewis acid zeolites: synthesis, characterization and application in the conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates60
Sustainability in a can: upcycling aluminium scrap in the waste-minimized electrochemical synthesis of 2-oxazoline60
Elucidating the nonproductive adsorption mechanism of cellulase with lignin fractions from hydrothermally pretreated poplar using multi-dimensional spectroscopic technologies60
Green synthesis of building blocks, drug candidates and fine chemicals by barochemistry: application of high pressure in organic synthesis60
Selective electrosynthesis of aldehydes at industrially relevant current densities via tandem electrochemical–chemical catalysis60
A sustainable waste plastic valorisation: conversion of discarded polyurethane into an active micro-cleaner using a DES system60
Retraction: Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure59
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Base-selective access to highly functionalized heterocycles from multicomponent Ugi adducts59
Oxidative enzyme activation of cellulose substrates for surface modification59
Supercritical carbon dioxide as reaction medium for selective hydrogenation of fluorinated arenes58
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Halogen-bonding-mediated synthesis of amides and peptides58
Feedstock agnostic upcycling of industrial mixed plastic from shredder residue pragmatically through a composite approach58
Catalyst-free process for oxidation of furfural to maleic acid by high frequency ultrasonic activation58
Developing a transition-metal-free green protocol for the electrophilic hydrazination of silyl enol ethers using diazo electrophiles with EtOH–H2O as a safe solvent57
Design of halogen-free hyper-crosslinked porous ionic polymers for efficient CO2 capture and conversion57
Advancing green chemistry performance assessment: the Estée Lauder Companies’ continuing journey towards meaningful transparency57
Demystify the unique hydrogen spillover effect in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution57
Glycerol and its derivatives as potential C-3 bio-based building blocks for accessing active pharmaceutical ingredients57
Multi-step chemo-enzymatic synthesis of azelaic and pelargonic acids from the soapstock of high-oleic sunflower oil refinement57
Photocatalytic acylation of lysine screened using a microfluidic-based chemical robotic system57
Discovery and green metabolic engineering of a self-sufficient genistein pathway in Paenibacillus jilinensis56
Green and efficient synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon derived from MOF-235 for catalytic degradation of thiocyanate56
Boosting energy efficiency and selectivity of glucose oxidation toward glucuronic acid in high-frequency ultrasound using multicavity CuO catalytic cavitation agents56
Regio- and stereo-selective amination of fatty acids tod-amino acids by a three-step one-pot cascade56
One-pot synthesis of cyclohexylphenol via isopropyl alcohol-assisted phenol conversion using the tandem system RANEY® Nickel plus hierarchical Beta zeolite55
Electrochemical electrophilic bromination/spirocyclization of N-benzyl-acrylamides to brominated 2-azaspiro[4.5]decanes55
An eco-friendly, low-cost, and automated strategy for phosphoproteome profiling55
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“On-water” defluorophosphorylation of trifluoromethylated enones with phosphine oxides55
A form-stable phase change material based on intermolecular hydrogen bonding with a high chemical recycling rate55
An environmentally benign and atom-economical protocol for the regioselective synthesis of isoquinolones from o-alkynylaldehydes55
Novel tributyl phosphate-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent: application in simultaneous liquid–liquid microextraction of parabens and their metabolite in surface water samples55
Catalytic C–N bond formation strategies for green amination of biomass-derived molecules54
Lignin-grafting alternative copolymer of 3,4-dihydrocoumarin and epoxides as an active and flexible ingredient in sunscreen54
Divergent synthesis of nitrogen heterocyclesviaH2O-mediated hydride transfer reactions54
Making Polymers with Low Carbon Content is a Sustainable Option54
N-heterocyclic carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed rapid access to indole ketones via radical C(sp3)–H acylation54
Organic-electrical reduction of carbon-carbon double bonds53
Principles and practice of greener ionic liquid–nanoparticles biosystem53
Tuning the electron affinity of cobalt oxide catalysts for robust acidic oxygen evolution53
Investigation into the effect of solvents on lignin hydrogenation for the production of phenolic compounds53
Confined synthesis of glucan oligomers from glucose in zeolites53
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
A novel high-entropy sulfide (ZnCoMnFeAlMg)9S8 as a low potential and long life electrocatalyst for overall water splitting in experiments and DFT analysis52
Progress in the synthesis of carbon aerogels for advanced energy storage applications52
Visible-light-promoted synthesis of gem-dihaloenones52
Hierarchical NiSx/Ni2P nanotube arrays with abundant interfaces for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural52
Identification and quantification of lignin monomers and oligomers from reductive catalytic fractionation of pine wood with GC × GC – FID/MS52
Valorization of chicken feathers using aqueous solutions of ionic liquids52
Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi2MoO6 nanosheets52
Photo- and electro-chemical synthesis of substituted pyrroles51
Recent developments of MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen production by water splitting51
Efficient hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds under acid-free conditions over carbon-supported NiMo catalysts51
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES): green solvents for pharmaceutical applications and beyond51
Photoinitiators from bio-sourced naphthoquinone – the application of naphthoquinone-based vitamins K1 and K3 in free radical photopolymerization51
Electrochemical ring-opening oxidation of aryl thianthrenium salts51
Catalytic aerobic oxidation of lignin-based vanillyl alcohol under base–free conditions over an efficient and reusable LaFeO3 perovskite for vanillin production51
Heterostructure of Hollow MoSe2@CoSe for Stable Sodium Storage50
Co-generation of electricity and formate in glycerol fuel cells with a bifunctional PdPtAg alloy nanowire electrocatalyst50
Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating50
Active hydrogen tuning by copper–cobalt bimetal catalysts for boosting ammonia electrosynthesis from simulated wastewater50
Selective chemical disassembly of elastane fibres and polyurethane coatings in textiles50
High efficiency coupled electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2H4 with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation over Cu-based nanoflower electrocatalysts49
Aminated and amidated structures introduced by ethylenediamine pretreatment endow lignin with bright fluorescence49
Mechanochemical Simmons–Smith cyclopropanationviaball-milling-enabled activation of zinc(0)49
Photoredox streamlines electrocatalysis: photoelectrosynthesis of polycyclic pyrimidin-4-ones through carbocyclization of unactivated alkenes with malonates49
A novel electrochemical redox method for the simultaneous recovery of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes and anodes49
Cu(ii)-catalyzed ‘in-water’N-arylation of electron-deficient NH-heterocycles49
New insights into urethane alcoholysis enable chemical full recycling of blended fabric waste48
CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide: a versatile heterogeneous photocatalyst for the acylation of indoles with α-keto acids48
Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous catalysts for acceptorless dehydrogenation of biomass-derived glycerol and ethanol towards circular chemistry48
Direct reuse of aluminium and copper current collectors from spent lithium-ion batteries48
The design of alternative anodic reactions paired with electrochemical CO2 reduction48
Constructing a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of the plant-derived diterpenoid sclareol48
Producing hexamethylenediamine from caprolactam via 6-aminocapronitrile: a green production technology of the monomer of nylon-6647
A biphase coupled cathode enables all-organic rocking-chair lithium ion batteries based on crystalline AB-stacked covalent triazine-based frameworks47
Exploring the electrochemical ring hydrogenation of furanic compounds47
Cold plasma activated Ni0/Ni2+ interface catalysts for efficient electrocatalytic methane oxidation to low-carbon alcohols47
Direct capture of low-concentration CO2 and selective hydrogenation to CH4 over Al2O3-supported Ni–La dual functional materials47
The synergistic effect of formate dehydrogenase and carbonic anhydrase accelerates the ethanol fermentation process and improves carbon recovery47
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Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility47
Mild and selective etherification of wheat straw lignin and lignin model alcohols by moisture-tolerant zirconium catalysis47
Aqueous hydroboration of alkynes via nonclassical generation of N-heterocyclic carbenes47
Application of sugar-containing biomass: one-step synthesis of 2-furylglyoxylic acid and its derivatives from a vitamin C precursor47
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The sustainability of phytomass-derived materials: thermodynamical aspects, life cycle analysis and research perspectives46
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Synthesis of olefins by selective hydrodeoxygenation of lignocellulosic ketones46
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Steam-assisted electro-reduction of NiO: a sustainable alternative to conventional hydrogen reduction45
Construction of a self-supporting bifunctional Sn–SnSx electrocatalyst via one-step electrodeposition for formate production from coupled CO2 reduction and glucose 45
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3D structure-functional design of a biomass-derived photocatalyst for antimicrobial efficacy and chemical degradation under ambient conditions45
Iodine-enabled organoelectrocatalysis: enantioselective cross dehydrogenative coupling of sulfides and aldehydes44
Direct asymmetric α-C–H functionalization of N-unprotected allylamine catalyzed by chiral pyridoxal44
Combination of air/moisture/ambient temperature compatible organolithium chemistry with sustainable solvents: selective and efficient synthesis of guanidines and amidines44
Biosynthesis of retinyl esters in Yarrowia lipolytica through metabolic engineering and fermentation condition optimization44
Modelling biodegradability based on OECD 301D data for the design of mineralising ionic liquids44
Highly efficient synthesis of tert-butyl esters using (Boc)2O under solvent/base-free electromagnetic milling conditions: a new reaction model44
Sustainable construction of value-added naphthoquinones for pharmaceuticals44
Efficient Bi-enzymatic synthesis of aldonic acids44
Boosting CO2 electroreduction over Co nanoparticles supported on N,B-co-doped graphitic carbon44
Production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from fructose via inherent catalytic properties of a biphasic system without external catalyst addition43
Preparation of lignin-based vinylogous urethane vitrimer materials and their potential use as on-demand removable adhesives43
Green synthesis of sulfur-containing polymers by carbon disulfide-based spontaneous multicomponent polymerization43
High pressure initiated solvent and catalyst-free instant Paal–Knorr reactions43
Electrochemically co-deposited Pd-CoOx coating for efficient synergistic electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate to ammonia43
Efficient harvesting of electricity, aromatic aldehydes and H2 from lignin over nanoflower-like cobalt-based bifunctional electrocatalysts43
Exploring 5-hydroxymethylfurfural hydrogenation pathways using NHC-stabilized water-soluble nanoparticles of various metals and alloys43
From PEF to rPEF: disclosing the potential of deep eutectic solvents in continuous de-/re-polymerization recycling of biobased polyesters43
High-yield production of lignin nanoparticle photonic glasses43
Exploiting natural complexity for substrate controlled regioselectivity and stereoselectivity in tantalum catalysed hydroaminoalkylation42
Correction: Chitosan-based inks for 3D printing and bioprinting42
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