Green Chemistry

Papers
(The TQCC of Green Chemistry is 15. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
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Towards a scalable recycling process for ceramics in fuel-electrode-supported solid oxide cells218
Photoredox catalytic aminomethylation of sulfonylthiazoles207
A paired alkaline electrolyzer for furfural oxidation and hydrogen evolution over noble metal-free NiFe/Ni and Co/MXene catalysts204
Voltage losses in indoor light harvesting organic photovoltaic devices: a case study of green solvent processed PM6/IT-4Cl devices174
(B,P,Co,Fe)-Ni modified on nanowood for boosting seawater urea electro-oxidation164
Efficient catalytic degradation of anhydride-cured epoxy resin by amphiphilic molecule catalysts160
Bioconversion of wastewater-derived cresols to methyl muconic acids for use in performance-advantaged bioproducts158
Heuristic process prediction model for screening optimal green entrainers based on TAC and LCA impacts utilizing PSE concepts153
‘In-water’, nickel-catalyzed mild preparation of allylic amines employing alcohols: application to ‘all-water’ synthesis of pharmaceuticals149
Solvent-free Markovnikov hydroamination of vinylarenes with carboxamides: a heterogeneous catalytic approach using Hβ zeolite143
Biobased sunscreen fabrication using Zn-porphyrins from engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum141
Replacing polyacrylonitrile with Kraft lignin for sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing mitigates carbon emissions138
Synthesis of biodegradable PGA-PBC-PGA triblock copolymers and closed-loop recycling via a thermal depolymerization strategy138
Additive-free N-methylation reaction synergistically catalyzed by Pt single atoms and clusters on α-MoC using methanol as a sustainable C1 source133
Cobalt-catalysed CH-alkylation of indoles with alcohols by borrowing hydrogen methodology132
Facile synthesis of Pd–Au/BNNS bimetallic catalysts for direct generation of H2O2 from H2 and O2 under environmentally friendly conditions131
Electrochemical ring-opening 1,3-dihydroxylation of arylcyclopropanes with H2O128
Visible-light-induced hydroxycarboxylation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes to construct densely functionalized α-CF3 tertiary alcohols126
Cyrene™ blends: a greener solvent system for organic syntheses126
Light-driven ultrafast dual C–C cleavage and coupling of dihydroxyacetone into high-purity carbon monoxide and ethylene glycol125
Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion125
Synthesis of α-aminophosphorous derivatives using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) in a dual role119
Weakening fibril–fibril interactions via an on-demand regulation of hemicellulose phase towards the facile disassembly of lignocellulose heterostructure into approaching native-state elementary110
NHC–palladium-catalyzed ionic liquid-accelerated regioselective oxyarylation of alkynes with diaryl ethers106
1,2,3-Trimethoxypropane: a bio-sourced glyme as electrolyte for lithium–O2 batteries104
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 material103
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Recent advances in ex ante techno-environmental-economic assessment of thermochemical waste or biomass to energy technologies based on process simulation100
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Toward the next generation of sustainable aluminum-ion batteries: a review96
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Iridium-catalyzed N-methylation of drug molecules86
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Iron-photocatalyzed desulfurizing chlorination with seawater84
Metal-free photocatalysis at charged aqueous interfaces: boosting the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics under ambient conditions84
Dibasic esters as green solvents for PVDF membrane preparation82
Photo/electrocatalytic site-selective C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinolines and their analogues82
Halometallate ionic liquids: thermal properties, decomposition pathways, and life cycle considerations81
Long-lived triplet state carbon nitride (urea-CNx) catalyzed metal-free photo-ATRP with oxygen acceleration81
Electrosynthesis of benzyl-tert-butylamine via nickel-catalyzed oxidation of benzyl alcohol80
Integrated design of multifunctional reinforced bioplastics (MReB) to synergistically enhance strength, degradability, and functionality80
Strikingly high amount of tricin-lignin observed from vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) aerial roots79
Photocatalyst-free H2O-regulated and regiodivergent multicomponent hydrogenation/bifunctional sulfonylation of alkynes78
From green innovations in oligopeptide to oligonucleotide sustainable synthesis: differences and synergies in TIDES chemistry78
Multi-layered CuO/SiO2 core–shell structure improves electrocatalytic CO2-to-n-propanol conversion78
Catalyst-free mechanochemistry as a versatile tool in synthetic chemistry: a review78
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 76
Polysaccharide-based supramolecular bicomponent eutectogels as sustainable antioxidant materials76
Regulating the hydrophobic microenvironment of SnS2 to facilitate the interfacial CO2/H2O ratio towards pH-universal electrocatalytic CO2 reduction76
Effect of pre-treatment of herbaceous feedstocks on behavior of inorganic constituents under chemical looping gasification (CLG) conditions75
Blowing tough polylactide film enabled by the in situ construction of covalent adaptive networks with epoxidized soybean oil as dynamic crosslinks75
Enhancement of hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming using a Ni-based catalyst supported by spongy mesoporous alumina75
Characterization and molecular simulation of lignin in Cyrene pretreatment of switchgrass74
Catalyst-free defluorinative alkylation of trifluoromethyls74
Tuning the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst through XO2 group (X = S, Se, Te) doping for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells73
Visible-light-induced iron-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl amides from nitroarenes and chloroalkanes73
Hierarchical porous organometallic polymers enable industrial-level acidic CO2 electroreduction72
Green synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles: a sustainable approach72
A radical Smiles rearrangement difunctionalization of activated alkenes via desulfonylation and insertion of sulfur dioxide relay strategy72
Atomically dispersed Co2+ on MgAlOx boosting C4–10 alcohols selectivity of ethanol valorization72
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 performance71
Natural deep eutectic solvent assisted synthesis and applications of chiral carbon dots71
Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by developing alternative low environmental footprint sensors71
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation71
Non-enzymatic signal-on electrochemiluminescence detection of organophosphorus pesticides based on tungsten disulfide quantum dots70
Red analytical performance index (RAPI) and software: the missing tool for assessing methods in terms of analytical performance70
Modular access to multi-substituted allenones via environmentally friendly organocatalytic C–H allenylation of aldehydes69
Tapping into the natural aromatic potential of microbial lignin valorization towards aromatic fine chemicals69
Multi-step oxidative carboxylation of olefins with carbon dioxide by combining electrochemical and 3D-printed flow reactors69
Sustainable protocols for direct C–H bond arylation of (hetero)arenes69
Materials from waste plastics for CO2capture and utilisation68
Organic redox polymers as electrochemical energy materials68
Sustainable lignin-derived hierarchical mesoporous carbon synthesized by a renewable nano-calcium carbonate hard template method and its utilization in zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors68
Choline hydroxide based deep eutectic solvent for dissolving cellulose67
Syntheses and polymerization of monoterpene-based (meth)acrylates: IBO(M)A as a relevant monomer for industrial applications67
Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review67
Molecular understanding of the morphology and properties of lignin nanoparticles: unravelling the potential for tailored applications66
Efficient CO2 Electroreduction to N-propanol on Matching Cobalt Phthalocyanine/Copper Tandem Catalyst66
Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate66
Applying green chemistry to raw material selection and product formulation at The Estée Lauder Companies66
Net-zero transition of the global chemical industry with CO2-feedstock by 2050: feasible yet challenging66
Copper-supported catalysts for sustainable PET depolymerization: a cost-effective approach towards dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) production66
Aliphatic C–H arylation with heteroarenes without photocatalysts66
Progress in torrefaction pretreatment for biomass gasification65
Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments65
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Anodic electrochemical C–C bond cleavage co-catalyzed by ionic liquids and FeNi@C for lignin upgrading61
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Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi2MoO6 nanosheets60
Design of halogen-free hyper-crosslinked porous ionic polymers for efficient CO2 capture and conversion59
Mechanochemical Simmons–Smith cyclopropanationviaball-milling-enabled activation of zinc(0)59
Carbonatation of [ethylene–glycidyl methacrylate]-based copolymers with carbon dioxide as a reagent: from batch to solvent-free reactive extrusion59
Co-generation of electricity and formate in glycerol fuel cells with a bifunctional PdPtAg alloy nanowire electrocatalyst59
An eco-friendly, low-cost, and automated strategy for phosphoproteome profiling59
Regio- and stereo-selective amination of fatty acids tod-amino acids by a three-step one-pot cascade59
Photocatalytic acylation of lysine screened using a microfluidic-based chemical robotic system58
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Boosting energy efficiency and selectivity of glucose oxidation toward glucuronic acid in high-frequency ultrasound using multicavity CuO catalytic cavitation agents57
N-heterocyclic carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed rapid access to indole ketones via radical C(sp3)–H acylation57
A novel high-entropy sulfide (ZnCoMnFeAlMg)9S8 as a low potential and long life electrocatalyst for overall water splitting in experiments and DFT analysis57
Multi-step chemo-enzymatic synthesis of azelaic and pelargonic acids from the soapstock of high-oleic sunflower oil refinement57
Demystify the unique hydrogen spillover effect in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution57
CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide: a versatile heterogeneous photocatalyst for the acylation of indoles with α-keto acids56
Electrochemical electrophilic bromination/spirocyclization of N-benzyl-acrylamides to brominated 2-azaspiro[4.5]decanes56
Iron-catalyzed regioselective C–H alkylation of indoles: an additive-free approach in renewable solvent56
Elucidating the nonproductive adsorption mechanism of cellulase with lignin fractions from hydrothermally pretreated poplar using multi-dimensional spectroscopic technologies55
Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for improving lignin properties and subsequent 4-vinylphenol production: an integrated experimental and modeling investigation55
Photo- and electro-chemical synthesis of substituted pyrroles55
Aminated and amidated structures introduced by ethylenediamine pretreatment endow lignin with bright fluorescence54
Active hydrogen tuning by copper–cobalt bimetal catalysts for boosting ammonia electrosynthesis from simulated wastewater54
Supercritical carbon dioxide as reaction medium for selective hydrogenation of fluorinated arenes54
Feedstock agnostic upcycling of industrial mixed plastic from shredder residue pragmatically through a composite approach54
The design of alternative anodic reactions paired with electrochemical CO2 reduction53
“On-water” defluorophosphorylation of trifluoromethylated enones with phosphine oxides53
A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection53
Affinity of K+to organic matter promotes reactions: degradation of super stable phenolic epoxy vinyl ester resin to value-added chemicals53
A form-stable phase change material based on intermolecular hydrogen bonding with a high chemical recycling rate53
Visible-light-promoted synthesis of gem-dihaloenones53
Developing a transition-metal-free green protocol for the electrophilic hydrazination of silyl enol ethers using diazo electrophiles with EtOH–H2O as a safe solvent53
Heteroatom Lewis acid zeolites: synthesis, characterization and application in the conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates53
Confined synthesis of glucan oligomers from glucose in zeolites53
Selective electrosynthesis of aldehydes at industrially relevant current densities via tandem electrochemical–chemical catalysis53
A sustainable waste plastic valorisation: conversion of discarded polyurethane into an active micro-cleaner using a DES system53
Retraction: Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure52
Microwave-irradiated rapid synthesis of antimicrobial pyrazine derivatives in reactive eutectic media52
Rhenium-based catalysts for biomass conversion52
Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility52
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Base-selective access to highly functionalized heterocycles from multicomponent Ugi adducts52
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Oxidative enzyme activation of cellulose substrates for surface modification52
Sustainability in a can: upcycling aluminium scrap in the waste-minimized electrochemical synthesis of 2-oxazoline52
An environmentally benign and atom-economical protocol for the regioselective synthesis of isoquinolones from o-alkynylaldehydes51
Catalyst-free process for oxidation of furfural to maleic acid by high frequency ultrasonic activation51
Advancing green chemistry performance assessment: the Estée Lauder Companies’ continuing journey towards meaningful transparency51
One-pot synthesis of cyclohexylphenol via isopropyl alcohol-assisted phenol conversion using the tandem system RANEY® Nickel plus hierarchical Beta zeolite51
Construction and optimization of efficient glucose–xylose co-fermenting yeast Yarrowia lipolytica for green and sustainable succinic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass50
Cu(ii)-catalyzed ‘in-water’N-arylation of electron-deficient NH-heterocycles50
Efficient hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds under acid-free conditions over carbon-supported NiMo catalysts49
Halogen-bonding-mediated synthesis of amides and peptides49
Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous catalysts for acceptorless dehydrogenation of biomass-derived glycerol and ethanol towards circular chemistry49
Green and efficient synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon derived from MOF-235 for catalytic degradation of thiocyanate49
Identification and quantification of lignin monomers and oligomers from reductive catalytic fractionation of pine wood with GC × GC – FID/MS49
Sustainable mechanosynthesis of diamide tetraols monomers and their enzymatic polymerization49
Photoinitiators from bio-sourced naphthoquinone – the application of naphthoquinone-based vitamins K1 and K3 in free radical photopolymerization48
Hierarchical NiSx/Ni2P nanotube arrays with abundant interfaces for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural48
Lignin-grafting alternative copolymer of 3,4-dihydrocoumarin and epoxides as an active and flexible ingredient in sunscreen48
Glycerol and its derivatives as potential C-3 bio-based building blocks for accessing active pharmaceutical ingredients48
Efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with selective styrene oxidation over a modified g-C3N4/BiOBr composite with high atom economy48
Catalytic C–N bond formation strategies for green amination of biomass-derived molecules48
Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NaDES): Green Solvents for Pharmaceutical Applications and Beyond48
New insights into urethane alcoholysis enable chemical full recycling of blended fabric waste47
Investigation into the effect of solvents on lignin hydrogenation for the production of phenolic compounds47
A novel electrochemical redox method for the simultaneous recovery of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes and anodes47
Boric acid-crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol): biodegradable, biocompatible, robust, and high-barrier paper coating47
Demystifying the recent photochemical and electrochemical strategies in installing the magic methyl group: a comprehensive overview46
High efficiency coupled electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2H4 with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation over Cu-based nanoflower electrocatalysts46
Catalytic aerobic oxidation of lignin-based vanillyl alcohol under base–free conditions over an efficient and reusable LaFeO3 perovskite for vanillin production46
Principles and practice of greener ionic liquid–nanoparticles biosystem46
Novel tributyl phosphate-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent: application in simultaneous liquid–liquid microextraction of parabens and their metabolite in surface water samples46
Divergent synthesis of nitrogen heterocyclesviaH2O-mediated hydride transfer reactions46
Progress in the synthesis of carbon aerogels for advanced energy storage applications46
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-NNPA46
Cold plasma activated Ni0/Ni2+ interface catalysts for efficient electrocatalytic methane oxidation to low-carbon alcohols45
Direct reuse of aluminium and copper current collectors from spent lithium-ion batteries45
Photoredox streamlines electrocatalysis: photoelectrosynthesis of polycyclic pyrimidin-4-ones through carbocyclization of unactivated alkenes with malonates45
Continuous photocatalytic preparation of hydrogen peroxide with anthraquinone photosensitizers45
Selective chemical disassembly of elastane fibres and polyurethane coatings in textiles45
Valorization of chicken feathers using aqueous solutions of ionic liquids45
Constructing a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of the plant-derived diterpenoid sclareol45
Recent developments of MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen production by water splitting45
Highly efficient biosynthesis of 2,4-dihydroxybutyric acid by a methanol assimilation pathway in engineered Escherichia coli44
Aqueous hydroboration of alkynes via nonclassical generation of N-heterocyclic carbenes44
Depolymerization of lignin for biological conversion through sulfonation and a chelator-mediated Fenton reaction44
Recent advances in catalytic conversion of lignin to value-added chemicals using ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents: a critical review44
Electrolyte pH modulation for efficient and durable electrochemical cement clinker precursor production43
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Green and sustainable synthesis of TPD-based donor–acceptor-type conjugated polymer photocatalysts for hydrogen production under visible light43
Metal-free visible-light-induced phosphorylation of unactivated alkyl iodides with white phosphorus as the P-atom source43
Flow electrosynthesis of phosphinamides and phosphoramidates through P–N coupling43
Isolation and purification of 4-propylguaiacol and 4-propylsyringol by extraction and crystallization from the products of reductive catalytic fractionation processes43
Solvent-free photochemical decomposition of sulfur hexafluoride by phosphines: formation of difluorophosphoranes as versatile fluorination reagents43
Developing a green and efficient biosynthesis system for l-aspartic acid by addressing enzyme imbalance and catalysis-extraction circulation processes43
Cascade dearomative [4 + 2] cycloaddition of indoles with in situ generated ortho-quinone methides: practical access to divergent indoline-fused polycycles43
Biodegradable microbeads for personal care products and cosmetics42
Bioprocess development and scale-up for cis,cis-muconic acid production from glucose and xylose by Pseudomonas putida42
Direct capture of low-concentration CO2 and selective hydrogenation to CH4 over Al2O3-supported Ni–La dual functional materials42
Tuning the d-band center of NiC2O4 with Nb2O5 to optimize the Volmer step for hydrazine oxidation-assisted hydrogen production42
Reactive laser ablation in liquids as a promising approach for repurposing effluents from former mining sites42
Efficient electrocatalytic hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde to value-added chemicals42
Application of sugar-containing biomass: one-step synthesis of 2-furylglyoxylic acid and its derivatives from a vitamin C precursor42
Preparation of lignin-based vinylogous urethane vitrimer materials and their potential use as on-demand removable adhesives42
Design and combination of magnetic ionic liquids and hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents for safer extraction of titanium: physicochemical properties and toxicity studies42
Decarboxylative arylation with diaryliodonium(iii) salts: alternative approach for catalyst-free difluoroenolate coupling to aryldifluoromethyl ketones41
Exploring the electrochemical ring hydrogenation of furanic compounds41
Self-healing and reprocessing of reclaimed rubber prepared by re-crosslinking waste natural rubber powders41
The synergistic effect of formate dehydrogenase and carbonic anhydrase accelerates the ethanol fermentation process and improves carbon recovery41
Mild and selective etherification of wheat straw lignin and lignin model alcohols by moisture-tolerant zirconium catalysis41
Upcycling agro-industrial blueberry waste into platform chemicals and structured materials for application in marine environments41
Stable lignin-based afterglow materials with ultralong phosphorescence lifetimes in solid-state and aqueous solution41
Solvent effect on the production of spherical lignin nanoparticles41
Recycling of a thermoresponsive “catalyst pill”: separation of a molecular catalyst in solid ethylene carbonate in various reactions41
Photoinduced ligand-to-iron charge transfer enabled C(sp3)–H phosphorylation of hydrocarbons41
Correction: Chitosan-based inks for 3D printing and bioprinting41
A molecular motor from lignocellulose40
Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to ethylene over ZrO2/Cu-Cu2O catalysts in aqueous electrolytes40
Leveraging the bioeconomy for carbon drawdown40
Covalent porous catalysts for electrochemical reduction of CO240
Evaluation of green chemistry metrics for sustainable recycling of platinum group metals from spent automotive catalysts via bioleaching40
A biphase coupled cathode enables all-organic rocking-chair lithium ion batteries based on crystalline AB-stacked covalent triazine-based frameworks40
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Exploiting natural complexity for substrate controlled regioselectivity and stereoselectivity in tantalum catalysed hydroaminoalkylation39
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Green synthesis of sulfur-containing polymers by carbon disulfide-based spontaneous multicomponent polymerization39
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3D structure-functional design of a biomass-derived photocatalyst for antimicrobial efficacy and chemical degradation under ambient conditions39
Construction of a self-supporting bifunctional Sn–SnSx electrocatalyst via one-step electrodeposition for formate production from coupled CO2 reduction and glucose 39
Outstanding Reviewers for Green Chemistry in 202239
Synthesis of olefins by selective hydrodeoxygenation of lignocellulosic ketones38
Natural eumelanin-based porous N-doped carbon as an active bio-catalyst for base- and initiator-free aerobic oxidation of olefins and alkyl aromatic hydrocarbons38
Coupled immobilized bi-enzymatic flow reactor employing cofactor regeneration of NAD+ using a thermophilic aldehyde dehydrogenase and lactate dehydrogenase38
Integrated electrosynthesis and biosynthesis for the production of adipic acid from lignin-derived phenols38
Steam-assisted electro-reduction of NiO: a sustainable alternative to conventional hydrogen reduction38
Combination of air/moisture/ambient temperature compatible organolithium chemistry with sustainable solvents: selective and efficient synthesis of guanidines and amidines38
Highly efficient synthesis of tert-butyl esters using (Boc)2O under solvent/base-free electromagnetic milling conditions: a new reaction model38
The sustainability of phytomass-derived materials: thermodynamical aspects, life cycle analysis and research perspectives38
High pressure initiated solvent and catalyst-free instant Paal–Knorr reactions38
Boosting CO2 electroreduction over Co nanoparticles supported on N,B-co-doped graphitic carbon38
Direct asymmetric α-C–H functionalization of N-unprotected allylamine catalyzed by chiral pyridoxal38
Efficient Bi-enzymatic synthesis of aldonic acids38
Electroreductive cross-coupling between aldehydes and ketones or imines via cathodically generated dianions37
Electrosynthesis of nitriles from primary alcohols and ammonia on Ni catalysts37
First application of antimony(iii) corrole for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution37
Biosynthesis of retinyl esters in Yarrowia lipolytica through metabolic engineering and fermentation condition optimization37
High-performance fully bio-based dynamic covalent supramolecular epoxy resin: synthesis and properties37
Sustainable construction of value-added naphthoquinones for pharmaceuticals37
Natural wood as a lithium metal host37
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